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The government has raised the ceiling on the Georgia micro business loan from 50,000 to 70,000 GEL, and the borrower still pays no interest. The change took effect on 21 July 2026 and covers registered businesses with revenue under 500,000 GEL, including individual entrepreneurs. A second tier of up to 150,000 GEL is now available to businesses that spend the first loan properly. What the New Georgia Micro Business Loan Offers Loans run from 20,000 to 70,000 GEL and are issue

The Tsinandali Festival 2026 opens on 3 September and runs for eleven days at the Chavchavadze Estate in Kakheti, with 23 concerts on the programme. This is the eighth edition, and the first four orchestral nights are built around the Pan-Caucasian Youth Orchestra. Anyone planning to be in eastern Georgia over the next two weeks should book beds and tickets now, because both go quickly once the festival starts. Who Is Playing at the Tsinandali Festival 2026 Music Director Gia

Table of contents What a Georgia Work Residence Permit Actually Covers How Resolution №317 Changes the Requirements Work Permit Categories vs. Tax Residency Routes: A Direct Comparison Employer-Sponsored Permits: What Georgian Companies Must Do How to Apply: The Step-by-Step Process Cost Structure and Renewal Planning Georgia Work Residence Permit Rules 2026: What Resolution №317 Changes for Foreigners Getting a Georgia work residence permit used to follow a relatively simple

Table of Content TL;DR The Batumi vibe, in short Why people keep coming back and never quite leave The perfect day in Batumi Best breakfast in Batumi Turning it into a weekend Getting to Batumi from Tbilisi Why everyone suddenly wants an apartment here The bigger picture Frequently asked questions (FAQs) TL;DR Batumi is Georgia’s Black Sea city: palm trees, old European facades, glass towers, and mountains right behind it all. Best breakfast: Hedonist, Nova, CACAOS, Freeduchi

Table of contents A Personal Guide to Coworking Spaces, Cafés, and Quiet Corners That Get Things Done Studio 995: The Place People Recommend First Fabrika: Coworking Space D Block: For People Who Need Quiet Digital Jungle: Built for the Internet Generation Coffee Lab: Half Café, Half Founder Meeting Point Where Gegidze Fits Into This Story The Best Workspace Depends on the Work A Personal Guide to Coworking Spaces, Cafés, and Quiet Corners That Get Things Done Moving to Tbili

Table of contents TL;DR What changed, what it fixes, and what it means for your setup Why the original law failed What the amendment actually changes What still requires a permit How Gegidze helps Final thoughts Frequently asked questions (FAQs) TL;DR: Do expats still need a work permit in Georgia (the country)? The Georgian Parliament passed amendments on April 16th, 2026, that exempt most foreign founders, remote workers, and LLC directors from the labour permit that went l

Table of contents How Do You Discover Hidden Gems? A Few Places, Before We Get Into It Why These Places Matter More Start With Georgian Food, It’s Inevitable Anyway Mutcha-Mutcha: Khinkali, But Faster Ninia’s Garden: When You Don’t Want the Evening to End 8000 Vintages: Where Wine Takes the Lead When You Want Something Else Brouge: Where the Night Finds Its Shape Café Stamba: A Twist on Tradition Café Daphna: Keep It Simple, Keep It Real Fabrika: Where You Don’t Stay in One P

Table of contents Georgia Introduces Mandatory Work Permits for Foreign Workers Key Changes to the Labor Migration Law The Labor Market Test: Local Candidates First The Application Process: Navigating the New System New Annual Quotas and Their Impact on Foreign Employment The Transition Period: What Happens to Existing Foreign Workers? Exemptions: Who Is Not Affected by the New Law? How Gegidze Can Help You Navigate the New Regulations Frequently asked questions (FAQs) Georgi

Building FreelanceClients.com Without Borders What wasn’t working in Romania Asking the right questions Looking at the “obvious” options. And why they didn’t stick When Georgia stopped being “an option” and became the option From doubt to reality in 20 minutes Georgia, beyond the numbers Thinking beyond the first year Why Georgia worked From decision to execution with Gegidze FreelanceClients.com: A Location-Independent Freelance Platform That Outgrew Its Tax Structure A stor

Table of contents Quick Summary: Winter in Georgia for Expats What Winter Feels Like in Tbilisi Getting Out of Tbilisi: Snowy Days Without Overplanning Ski Resorts in Georgia: What Actually Matters for Expats New Year in Georgia: How Expats Actually Celebrate Winter in Georgia: When Staying Longer Starts to Make Sense Quick Summary: Winter in Georgia for Expats Winter in Georgia offers easy snow escapes from Tbilisi, without extreme cold or complicated travel. Popular ski res

Table of contents What To Expect in Autumn in Tbilisi? After Tbilisoba: What’s Next? Autumn Nature: Where I Go to Walk, Run, or Just Breathe City Walks and Little Rituals Seasonal Food and Autumn Flavors Social Life Beyond Fabrika Living Well, Settling In Wrapping Up: Why Autumn Works Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) TL;DR: Autumn in Georgia for Expats After Tbilisoba, the season continues with grape harvests at Rtveli and the Gurjaani Wine Festival. Join locals in making chu

Table of contents Introduction 1. Georgia’s New Residence Permits for IT Specialists 2. Why This is a Game-Changer for IT Professionals...

Table of contents Georgia isn’t guessing. It’s winning. Let’s start with the 1% tax setup Who qualifies? How to register as an I.E. What...

Table of contents What does this mean? Global investments, powered by Gegidze You’ll be able to move funds, securely and globally. One...

Table of contents A new chapter begins in Central Asia Why Kazakhstan? What this brings to our clients What does this mean for local...

Table of contents From Tax Incentives to Full Hiring Power: What Changed in Just One Year What is Uzbekistan’s IT Park? From Legal Setup...

Table of contents Zero Income Tax for Startups? Georgia Just Raised the Stakes. What’s Actually Changing The Tax Code of Georgia: Where...

Gegidze is excited to introduce its new office in Istanbul, Turkey, marking a major step forward in our mission to help businesses expand...

What is a Digital Jungle? Digital jungle, a workspace that feels less like an office and more like an artistic studio. If you're tired of...

Mohamed is our venture partner in Estonia and a Technical Consultant with a multi-disciplinary background in technical team management....