News & Insights
Legal updates, guides, and commentary on Georgian law and practice.
New Standards for Remote Work in Georgia (2026): Your Exemption Guide
Georgia has officially exempted remote professionals working for foreign companies from local labor migration rules. Here is what this significant update means for your legal status and compliance.
TK Counsel Georgia · 16 April 2026
CorporateThe April 1, 2026 Re-Registration Deadline: A Survival Guide for Georgian Companies
Companies registered under older rules may need to align charter and registry data with the Law of Georgia on Entrepreneurs. Here is how to think about timing, NAPR, and digital channels.
TK Counsel Georgia · 1 April 2026
Tax & Remote WorkStructuring Foreign Service Contracts for Georgia’s 1% Small Business Status
Contract patterns that support IE and Small Business Status eligibility—and wording that often triggers Revenue Service pushback.
TK Counsel Georgia · 30 March 2026
AdministrativeApostille vs Legalization in Tbilisi: A Guide for Expats
Hague apostille chains vs MFA legalization, Public Service Hall steps, and why translation order matters for Georgian banks and NAPR.
TK Counsel Georgia · 30 March 2026
ImmigrationNavigating the D-Category Immigration Visa in Georgia
How Georgia’s immigration (D) visa fits into employment, investment, and study routes—and why consular sequencing matters before residence filings.
TK Counsel Georgia · 30 March 2026
Tax & Remote WorkDisguised Employment and Revenue Service Scrutiny in Georgia (Remote Workers)
Why Georgian tax auditors care how your foreign client contracts read—and how independent B2B structuring differs from employment on paper.
TK Counsel Georgia · 30 March 2026
Dispute ResolutionEnforcing Foreign Judgments and Arbitral Awards in Georgia
How international awards and foreign court decisions can become enforceable in Georgia—and why the right court, documents, and timing matter.
TK Counsel Georgia · 30 March 2026
ImmigrationUnderstanding Georgia’s Visa-Free Entry Rules (2026)
Visa-free entry under Government Resolution No. 255 is not the same as every residence purpose. How long you may stay and what you may do next still follow the Law on Aliens.
TK Counsel Georgia · 30 March 2026
Dispute ResolutionArbitration vs State Courts in Georgia: Strategy and Timelines
When arbitration clauses, institutional rules (e.g. GIAC), or Tbilisi court practice affect how fast and how far a commercial dispute can move.
TK Counsel Georgia · 30 March 2026
CorporateBeyond the PO Box: Economic Substance and Legal Address in Georgia
Why a reachable legal address and coherent operational narrative matter for NAPR, the Revenue Service, and Georgian bank KYC in 2026.
TK Counsel Georgia · 30 March 2026
RelocationImporting Personal Household Goods to Georgia
How relocation-related customs relief under Georgian tax and customs law interacts with residence timing, inventories, and Revenue Service declarations.
TK Counsel Georgia · 30 March 2026
AdministrativeHow to Notarize Documents Remotely in Georgia
When Georgian law allows electronic or remote notarial acts—and why identity, platform, and act type must match the Law on Notaries and Notary Chamber rules.
TK Counsel Georgia · 30 March 2026
RelocationImporting and Registering a Foreign Vehicle in Georgia (2026)
Environmental rules, temporary import limits, and MIA Service Agency registration—plan before you ship or drive your car to Tbilisi.
TK Counsel Georgia · 30 March 2026
FamilyDivorce in Georgia When One Spouse Is Abroad
A practical guide to Georgian divorce matters where one spouse lives abroad, including documents, service issues, powers of attorney, and procedural planning.
TK Counsel Georgia · 29 March 2026
EmploymentEmployment Contracts in Georgia: What Must Be Written Down
A practical guide to Georgian employment contracts, including mandatory terms, common drafting mistakes, and what employers should document before hiring.
TK Counsel Georgia · 29 March 2026
CorporateLLC vs Individual Entrepreneur in Georgia: Which Structure Fits?
A practical comparison of LLC and IE registration in Georgia for foreign founders, including liability, tax positioning, banking, and day-one compliance.
TK Counsel Georgia · 29 March 2026
FamilyPrenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements in Georgia
A practical guide to marriage agreements in Georgia, including what they can cover, when to sign, and why cross-border couples should draft them carefully.
TK Counsel Georgia · 29 March 2026
Real EstateProperty Due Diligence in Georgia: What to Check Before You Buy
A practical due-diligence checklist for buyers in Georgia: title, encumbrances, seller authority, land classification, payment mechanics, and registry risks.
TK Counsel Georgia · 29 March 2026
CorporateRemote Company Registration in Georgia by Power of Attorney
How remote founders use a power of attorney to register a company in Georgia, what can be delegated, and where banking and compliance still require careful planning.
TK Counsel Georgia · 29 March 2026
BankingSource of Funds and AML in Georgia: What Banks Want to See
A practical guide to source-of-funds preparation for Georgian bank onboarding, including what banks review, where applications fail, and how to present a coherent file.
TK Counsel Georgia · 29 March 2026
EmploymentTermination and Severance in Georgia: Employer Risk Points
A practical overview of termination risk in Georgia, including process, documentation, severance exposure, and why rushed exits create avoidable disputes.
TK Counsel Georgia · 29 March 2026
CorporateThe 1% Tax Trap: How Digital Nomads Must Register in Georgia (2026)
Georgia's 1% Small Business Status is a magnet for IT workers and freelancers—but misclassification, missed filings, and residency rules can trigger retroactive 20% tax and fines. Here's how to register and stay compliant in 2026.
TK Counsel Georgia · 10 March 2026
BankingSurviving Georgian Bank KYC: Opening an Account as a Foreigner
In 2026 you can't just walk in with a passport. Here's what Georgian banks require—KYC forms, proof of income, client contracts—and how to get an English-speaking banker with BOG Solo or TBC Concept.
TK Counsel Georgia · 8 March 2026
Real EstateMoving to Tbilisi: The Ultimate Neighborhood & Real Estate Guide
Where to look for apartments (MyHome.ge, SS.ge), which neighborhoods suit expats (Vake, Saburtalo, Vera, Chugureti), and how to avoid rental scams and legal pitfalls in 2026.
TK Counsel Georgia · 5 March 2026
ResidencyGeorgian Residency & Visa Update: What Changed in 2026
A concise overview of the latest changes to residency and visa rules for internationals in Georgia.
TK Counsel Georgia · 1 March 2026
CorporateThe 1% Small Business Status: A Practical Guide
How the 1% turnover tax regime works and who can benefit from it.
TK Counsel Georgia · 15 February 2026
BankingBanking in Georgia: KYC Tips for New Account Openers
How to prepare for KYC and AML checks when opening a Georgian bank account.
TK Counsel Georgia · 1 February 2026
Policy UpdatesMandatory 30,000 GEL Travel Insurance Georgia (2026)
From January 2026, all tourists entering Georgia must have health and accident insurance with minimum coverage of 30,000 GEL. What you need to know and how to stay compliant.
TK Counsel Georgia · 15 January 2026