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Exercise your right to remain silent immediately. Do not provide any statements, answers, or explanations to investigators without your lawyer present. You have the right to legal counsel from the moment of detention under the Georgian Criminal Procedure Code. Contact MAC Advisory as soon as you are permitted to make a call — early intervention is critical.

Q: What should I do if I am detained by Georgian police?

Yes. Administrative acts of Georgian state bodies can be challenged through the administrative appeal procedure and, if unsuccessful, before the administrative courts under the Georgian Administrative Procedure Code. Strict time limits apply to administrative

Q: Can I challenge a decision made by a Georgian government agency?

Yes. Foreign court judgments can be recognised and enforced in Georgia by application to a Georgian court, provided the originating country has a reciprocal enforcement relationship with Georgia or an applicable bilateral or multilateral treaty framework is in force. MAC Advisory handles recognition applications and enforcement proceedings.

Q: Can a foreign court judgment be enforced in Georgia?

Trademark examination by Sakpatenti — the National Intellectual Property Center of Georgia — typically takes approximately 12 months from the date of filing. Expedited examination is available for an additional fee. MAC Advisory manages the complete trademark filing, examination, and prosecution process on behalf of clients.

Q: How long does trademark registration take in Georgia?

Uncontested divorce by mutual consent — with no minor children and no property disputes — can be completed through the Civil Registry Agency within approximately one month. Contested divorces requiring court proceedings typically take three to twelve months, depending on the complexity of custody arrangements and property division issues.

Q: How long does divorce take in Georgia?

Individual Entrepreneurs (IE) registered as Small Entrepreneurs  in Georgia can benefit from a flat 1% turnover tax rate (for annual turnover below GEL 500,000) or a 3% rate (up to GEL 500,000 with VAT obligations). These rates are significantly lower than standard personal income tax and make the IE structure popular among freelancers and small business operators.

Q: What is the Individual (Small) Entrepreneur tax regime in Georgia?

Generally, no. Georgia operates a territorial tax system under which income earned from foreign sources is exempt from Georgian personal income tax for qualifying Georgian tax residents. This territorial exemption makes Georgia one of the most tax-efficient residency options for internationally mobile entrepreneurs and investors.

Q: Does Georgia tax foreign-source income?

The standard route requires physical presence in Georgia for at least 183 days in a calendar year. The High-Net-Worth Individual (HNWI) route — available under Georgian Tax Code Article 34 — allows qualifying individuals with annual income exceeding GEL 200,000 (approximately USD 75,000) to obtain Georgian tax residency without the 183-day presence requirement.

Q: How do I become a Georgian tax resident?

Foreign nationals working in Georgia generally require a valid work permit issued by the relevant Georgian authority. Certain nationalities benefit from visa-free access that simplifies the work authorisation process. MAC Advisory advises employers on work permit applications, compliance obligations, and employment contract requirements for foreign staff.

Q: How does Georgia regulate the employment of foreign nationals?

Under the Georgian Labour Code, employers must provide a minimum of 30 calendar days' written notice of termination, or pay compensation in lieu of notice. Immediate termination without notice is only permitted in cases of gross misconduct as defined by the Labour Code.

Q: What is the minimum notice period for termination of employment in Georgia?

Off-plan property purchases in Georgia carry specific risks including developer insolvency, title defects, construction delays, and inadequate contractual protection. MAC Advisory reviews pre-sale agreements, verifies developer credentials and land title, and structures appropriate contractual protections before clients commit funds.

Q: What are the risks of buying off-plan property in Georgia?

Citizens of over 90 countries can remain in Georgia visa-free for up to 365 days per calendar year. After that period, a temporary or permanent residence permit is required for continued legal stay. MAC Advisory assesses your eligibility and advises on the correct permit category for your situation

Q: How long can I stay in Georgia without a visa?

MAC Advisory's real estate due diligence covers: full title ownership history through the National Agency of Public Registry (NAPR), all registered encumbrances, mortgages and pledges, pending court claims against the property, outstanding tax liabilities, and physical boundary verification. We identify all legal risks before contracts are signed.

Yes. Foreign nationals can freely purchase residential and commercial property in Georgia without restriction. Agricultural land acquisition is restricted for non-Georgian nationals. MAC Advisory conducts full title due diligence and manages the notarisation and registration process for all property transactions.

Q: Can foreigners buy residential or commercial property in Georgia?

Foreign arbitral awards from countries that are signatories to the New York Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards can be recognised and enforced in Georgia by application to a Georgian court. Georgia is a New York Convention signatory. MAC Advisory handles the recognition application and all subsequent enforcement proceedings.

Q: How do I enforce a foreign arbitral award in Georgia?

Litigation proceeds before Georgian state courts under the Civil Procedure Code, with public hearings, mandatory appeal rights, and multiple judicial levels. Arbitration is a private, confidential process before a mutually agreed arbitral tribunal, with limited grounds for challenge, greater procedural flexibility, and stronger cross-border enforceability of awards under the New York Convention.

Q: What is the difference between arbitration and litigation in
Georgia?

Foreign nationals and foreign-owned companies can freely own residential and commercial property in Georgia without restriction. Ownership of agricultural land by foreign nationals is restricted under Georgian law. MAC Advisory advises on compliant structures for agricultural land acquisition where required.

Q: Can foreign nationals and companies own land and property in Georgia?

Foreign investors in Georgia are protected against unlawful expropriation without fair compensation, guaranteed national treatment equal to Georgian investors, and entitled to access international arbitration — including ICSID — for disputes with the Georgian state. Georgia has signed bilateral investment treaties (BITs) with over 30 countries.

Q: What legal protections do foreign investors have in Georgia?

Georgia applies a flat 15% corporate income tax, levied only upon distribution of profits — retained earnings are not taxed until distributed as dividends. This Estonian-model taxation system makes Georgia a highly efficient jurisdiction for holding and operating company structures.

Q: What corporate tax rate applies to Georgian companies?

No. MAC Advisory can incorporate a Georgian company on your behalf under a notarised power of attorney, with no requirement for your physical presence in Georgia at any stage of the registration process. This makes Georgia one of the most accessible jurisdictions globally for remote company formation.

Q: Do I need to be present in Georgia to register a company?

A Georgian LLC (შპს) can be registered through the National Agency of Public Registry in one business day. Same-day expedited registration is also available. MAC Advisory manages the full incorporation process on your behalf, including preparation of articles of association, shareholder agreements, and all registration documentation.

Q: How quickly can I register a company in Georgia?

If your asylum application is rejected, you have the right to appeal the decision. The time limit is 15 days for a rejection on the merits, and 10 days if declared inadmissible — with the claim filed before Tbilisi City Court. MAC Advisory prepares and submits appeals and represents clients through administrative court proceedings.

Q: What happens if my asylum application is rejected?

Asylum seekers in Georgia receive temporary protection documentation during the review period. Work authorisation rights depend on the specific stage of the asylum process and individual circumstances. MAC Advisory advises each client on their current entitlements and restrictions under Georgian law.

Q: Can A/S work in Georgia during the review period?

The initial asylum review by the Migration Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs takes up to six months. If an application is rejected, an appeal must be filed within 15 days; if declared inadmissible, the claim must be submitted to Tbilisi City Court within 10 days. MAC Advisory represents clients at every stage of this process.

Q: How long does the asylum process take in Georgia?

Any foreign national present in Georgia who faces a well-founded fear of persecution in their home country on grounds of race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership of a particular social group may apply for refugee status. Georgia is a signatory to the 1951 Refugee Convention and its 1967 Protocol.

Q: Who can apply for asylum in Georgia?

Yes. Georgia does not have a dedicated digital nomad visa, but most nationalities can enter visa-free and remain legally for up to 365 days — making Georgia one of the most accessible jurisdictions for remote workers globally. For extended stays beyond the visa-free period, a residence permit application is required.

Q: Can I work remotely from Georgia as a foreign national?

Standard processing through the Civil Registry Agency takes 30 calendar days. Expedited processing is available within 5 working days for an additional fee. MAC Advisory manages the full application, document preparation, translation, and submission on your behalf.

Q: How long does it take to get a Georgian residence permit?

Citizens of over 90 countries can remain in Georgia visa-free for up to 365 days per calendar year. After that period, a temporary or permanent residence permit is required for continued legal stay. MAC Advisory assesses your eligibility and advises on the correct permit category for your situation.

Q: How long can I stay in Georgia without a visa?

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