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IT International Company Status in Georgia 

Unlock massive tax savings in Georgia

5% personal income tax

0% dividend tax 

0% VAT

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International (IT) Company Status

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Pricing and steps

Step 1

Company registration

€650

Required documents

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POA

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Company Charter

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Founders passport copies

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Company Founders agreement

Additional Info:

Other documents might be requested but not required

Step 2 

Apply for IT Company status 

€1500

Requirements

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Enterprise registration data

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Legal & actual address

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Type of permitted activity

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Place of rendering services

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Date of sumbission of application & signature of authorised representative

Additional Info:

Other documents might be requested but not required

Step 3

Add-On services

Per request

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Office address leasing

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Translation services

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Apostille and notary

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Bank account opening

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Tax accounting and Bookkeeping

Additional Info:

You can add services based on your individual needs

Tax Category
Regular Company
International Company
Corporate Income Tax
15% on distributed profits (0% if reinvested)
5% on distributed profits (0% if reinvested)
Dividend Tax
5% on distributed profits (0% if reinvested)
0%
VAT
18% (0% if customers are outside Georgia)
0% (beneficial for serving clients outside Georgia)
Personal Income Tax
20% on employee gross salary
5% on employee gross salary
Pension Contribution
4% of gross salary for Georgian residents
4% of gross salary for Georgian residents
Property Tax
1%
0% on assets used for qualifying activities

Eliminate your tax burden

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Keep more of your earnings and save even more if your property is used for qualifying IT activities.

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Accelerate your growth without tax penalties.

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Distribute profits to investors tax-free.

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Lower your payroll costs compared to most countries.

Want to learn more about Georgia's IT tax heaven?

Zurab Aitsuradze

Zurab Aitsuradze

Finance & Tax Partner

Fundamentals
Details for Georgia (International Company Status)
Type of company
IT and Maritime sectors with at least 2 years of experience
Corporate Income Tax
5% on distributed profits
Dividends Tax
0%
Tax withholding on employee income
5% + standard pension contributions
Property Tax
0% on property intended for permitted activities (except land)
VAT on services
Standard 18% but exemptions for B2B services and potential refunds
Residency or citizenship requirement
No, but presence in Georgia is required
Enterprise must be operated in Georgia
Yes, must have a physical presence in Georgia
Registration as a Georgian enterprise
Required for International Company Status
Physical substance in Georgia
Necessary, including basic income-generating activities and qualified human resources
Potential revocation of status
If non-permitted activities generate more than 2% of revenue

Testimonials

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Gegidze is a great partner to work with! The team is always accommodating, responsive and sensitive to our and our talents' unique needs. They truly embrace collaboration and we are happy to have them on our entrepreneurial journey!

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Marina Borukhovich

CEO

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USA

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When working with Gegidze Agency, we experienced a highly professional setup, fast and reliable communication, and high-quality service. We can only recommend working with Gegidze Agency and looking forward to future corporations ourselves.

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Kester Bischoff

CEO

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Germany

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it’s never just the product or the service, it’s the people behind it. We’ve had great communication between our internal teams and Gegidze. We’ve found that our cultures, values and ideas are often similar and that makes it easy to communicate in the best way.

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Maria Eelmets

Talent Acquisition Lead

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Requirements for International
Company Status

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Eligible Activities

Focus on IT services like software development, web services, computer game development, and more.

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Experience

​At least 2 years of proven experience in the IT sector.
 

Income Focus

Primary income, more than 98%, must come from qualifying IT activities outside of Georgia

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What we offer

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Expert Registration & Setup

We handle the details, ensuring a smooth launch and compliance with Georgian regulations.

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Strategic Tax Optimization

Maximize your tax benefits within Georgian law and minimize your liability.

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Banking & Financial Support

Simplify account setup, streamline your finances, and get insights for efficient operations.

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Legal & Compliance Specialists

Protect your interests and avoid compliance headaches with expert guidance on Georgian regulations.

Have more questions about the tax benefits?

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How it works?

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We discuss your goals and how Georgia fits into your growth plan

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We handle filings, paperwork, and secure necessary approvals

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We map out your registration, tax, and compliance strategy

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You get set up with banking, and receive ongoing legal, and financial support

Blog

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FAQ

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Contact us for a free consultation

 
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