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5 Things You Didn’t Know About Georgia’s Tax System
Table of contents Georgia’s Tax System Is Simpler Than You Think 1. 0% Corporate Tax on Reinvested Profits 2. Small Business Tax Can Be as Low as 1% 3. Not Every Business Need to Pay VAT 4. Tech Companies Can Qualify for Special Tax Regimes 5. Georgia Has Over 57 Double Taxation Treaties That Protect Your Global Income Georgia Is Modernizing Faster Than People Realize Georgia’s Tax System Is Simpler Than You Think Most people hear about Georgia because of its scenery, wine, o
2 days ago8 min read


Corporate Card and ATM Access: Obtaining a Georgian Debit Card Remotely After Account Opening
Table of contents Why Foreigners Want Georgian Debit Cards Without Traveling Which Georgian Banks Allow Remote Debit Card Issuance Requirements for Receiving a Georgian Debit Card Remotely Types of Cards You Can Receive Remotely Can Cards Be Delivered Abroad Card Activation and ATM Usage Why Foreigners Use Georgian Debit Cards for Crypto Earnings Why LLCs Use Corporate Cards in Georgia Avoiding Common Mistakes When Requesting a Remote Debit Card How Gegidze Helps You Recei
Dec 36 min read


Crypto Payroll in Georgia: How Foreign Companies Can Pay Teams Legally
Table of contents Why Foreign Companies Look to Georgia Is Crypto Payroll Legal in Georgia? Why Georgia Works for Crypto Payroll Two Payroll Models: Employees vs Contractors How Crypto Payroll Works with Gegidze Beyond Payroll: Special Tax Regimes for Crypto Companies in Georgia Industry Examples Georgia vs EU vs US: Payroll Reality Check Industry-Specific Tax Planning Common Mistakes Foreign Companies Make in Georgia Why Georgia Beats Other Crypto Payroll Jurisdictions Why G
Nov 2410 min read


Paying Employees in Crypto in Georgia: Payroll and Legal Insights
Table of contents: Why Crypto Payroll Is a Hot Topic Is It Legal to Pay Employees in Crypto in Georgia? Payroll Taxes: Employees vs. Contractors How Crypto-to-Fiat Conversion Works The Risks of Paying Directly in Crypto Industry Use Cases Why Georgia Is Attractive for Crypto Payroll How Gegidze Simplifies Payroll Conclusion: The Compliant Way to Pay in Crypto Frequently asked questions Why Crypto Payroll Is a Hot Topic For global companies, paying teams in crypto is no longe
Nov 215 min read


Freelancers Accepting Crypto Payments: Should You Register in Georgia?
Why Crypto Freelancers Are Looking at Georgia For freelancers and digital workers, getting paid in crypto is fast, borderless, and cost-effective. But here’s the catch: in many countries, declaring those payments creates tax uncertainty or even double taxation. Banks often block transfers, and clients hesitate to pay in crypto if they’re unsure it’s legal. Georgia is different. The country has become a crypto-friendly hub with a tax system designed for freelancers and contrac
Nov 203 min read


Is Crypto Tax-Free in Georgia? A Detailed Guide to 0% Capital Gains for Resident Individuals
The global crypto community is always on the lookout for the most favourable tax jurisdictions, and Georgia has emerged as one of the best-kept secrets. For crypto inves...
Nov 177 min read


Converting Foreign Income to GEL for Tax Purposes: Exchange Rate Rules for I.E.s
A complete guide for Georgian Individual Entrepreneurs on converting foreign income to GEL for tax filings. Learn how to apply the Revenue Service Georgia exchange rate, how to declare payments from foreign clients, and how to stay compliant with the 1 percent Small Business Status.
Nov 146 min read


Why Georgia Attracts Crypto Founders from Europe and Asia
Table of contents A New Crypto Crossroads The Perfect Position Between Europe and Asia A Tax Environment Designed for Crypto Banking That Works for Crypto Founders Leaving Europe and Asia, Why Georgia Is the New Choice The Founder’s Experience: Speed, Simplicity, and Scale The Industries Driving Georgia’s Crypto Boom Case Study: From Berlin to Tbilisi Why Georgia Works for Both European and Asian Founders Why Founders Trust Gegidze The Future: Georgia’s Crypto Ecosystem Is Ju
Nov 1210 min read


How to Submit a Zero Declaration: Monthly Filing Requirements Without Incoming Revenue
Table of contents Zero Declarations and IE Why a Zero Declaration Exists What Happens If You Skip a Zero Declaration Who Must File a Monthly Zero Declaration Why Zero Declarations Are Key for Georgian Tax Residency Common Mistakes to Avoid Why Monthly Zero Declarations Matter for Foreign Clients and Banking How Gegidze Helps You Stay Fully Compliant Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Zero Declarations and IE Even when your Individual Entrepreneur (IE) has no income for the mon
Nov 125 min read


How to Stay Compliant With FATF Rules as a Georgian Crypto Business
Table of contents Why FATF Compliance Matters for Georgia’s Crypto Sector Understanding FATF and Its Role in Crypto Regulation How Georgia Adopts FATF Standards Georgia’s Legal Status of Crypto Who Needs to Register as a VASP in Georgia Core FATF Compliance Obligations for Georgian Crypto Businesses FATF’s Travel Rule: The Next Step for Global Compliance Georgia’s Advantage: Compliance Without Complexity Common Compliance Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them FATF Compliance in Acti
Nov 311 min read


Understanding Georgian Source Income How IEs Working for Foreign Clients Qualify for 1% Tax
Table of contents What “Georgian Source Income” Really Means Why This Matters for the 1% Small Business Tax Examples of Georgian-Source Income What Doesn’t Count as Georgian-Source Income How to Prove Georgian Source Why Gegidze Helps You Stay Eligible The Bottom Line What “Georgian Source Income” Really Means When you register as an Individual Entrepreneur (IE) in Georgia, the main reason is clear, the 1% Small Business Status. It’s simple, legal, and incredibly efficient. Y
Nov 33 min read


The Full List of Prohibited Activities That Nullify Georgia's Small Business Status
Table of contents Why Small Business Status Matters Understanding Georgia’s Small Business Status The Main Restrictions: Activities That Disqualify You Common Mistakes That Lead to Losing Small Business Status What Happens When Your Status Is Revoked How to Stay Compliant and Protect Your 1% Status How to Correct Mistakes if You Lose Small Business Status Examples of Businesses That Qualify for 1% Small Business Status Industries That Commonly Cause Confusion Penalties for No
Oct 3112 min read


iGaming and Crypto in Georgia: Smooth Payments for Operators
Table of contents The New Reality of iGaming Payments A Legal Framework That Welcomes Both Crypto and iGaming FATF Compliance and Legal Crypto Payments How Crypto Payments Work in Georgian iGaming Real Use Cases: How iGaming and Crypto Thrive Together in Georgia Smooth Payments: How Gegidze Makes Crypto iGaming Easy FATF Compliance Without the Headache Why Georgia Outperforms Other iGaming Jurisdictions The Founder’s Advantage: Building Fast, Paying Smoothly Gegidze: Your All
Oct 3010 min read


Georgia vs. Estonia: Where Should You Register Your Crypto Company?
Table of contents: Two Small Countries, One Big Question for Crypto Founders Legal Recognition of Crypto: The Core Difference Company Registration: Simplicity vs. Bureaucracy Tax Systems: The Deciding Factor Payroll and Contractor Tax VAT and Crypto Transactions Banking and Crypto-Fiat Integration Compliance: Stricter in Estonia, Simpler in Georgia Industry Use Cases: Who Gains the Most in Each Country A Founder’s Real-World Comparison Why Georgia’s Tax Regimes Outperform Est
Oct 2311 min read


Crypto Tax Rules in Georgia: What Founders Must Know
Table of contents: Georgia’s Rise as a Crypto Hub How Georgia Taxes Individuals in Crypto Corporate Tax Rules for Crypto Companies...
Oct 34 min read


Can You Really Pay Just 1% Tax in Georgia
Table of contents Wait: 1% tax? That sounds too good to be true. What’s the catch? Who actually qualifies for this? Could I register as a...
Oct 25 min read


Crypto Business Setup in Georgia: Legal, Tax, and Compliance Guide
Table of contents Why Georgia is the Ideal Location for Crypto Businesses Legal Requirements for Setting Up a Crypto Business in Georgia...
Sep 218 min read


7 Days Business Setup in Georgia: Tax Filing and Declarations
Table of contents Day 5 - File Your Taxes Correctly Why Tax Filing Matters for SBS Georgia Monthly Declarations Explained Deadlines You...
Sep 45 min read


7 Days Business Setup in Georgia: Open a Bank Account as a Foreigner
Table of contents Day 4 - Opening a bank account in Georgia Why Opening a Bank Account in Georgia is Step 4 Personal vs Business Accounts...
Sep 45 min read


7 Days Business Setup in Georgia: How to Get TIN
Table of contents Day 3 - Secure Your TIN Why the Georgia TIN Is Your Business Passport How the TIN Connects to Your Tax Path How to Get...
Sep 46 min read
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