Individual entrepreneur in Georgia (IE)

Registration fee is from 750 €

Registration period — 5 working days

Remote opening — yes

Financial statements — yes

An individual entrepreneur in Georgia (IE) is one of the simplest and most effective forms of doing business for non-residents. Registration of an individual entrepreneur in Georgia allows you to legally work with foreign clients, optimize the tax burden and operate without a complex corporate structure.

Individual entrepreneur in Georgia - registration of an individual entrepreneur for international business with a tax of 1%.

You can open an individual entrepreneur in Georgia remotely, without moving and without obtaining a residence permit. The procedure for opening an individual entrepreneur in Georgia is as simple as possible, and all administrative processes are available online.

The key advantage is the ability to obtain the status of a small business and pay only 1% of the turnover tax if the established criteria are met.

Individual entrepreneur taxes in Georgia

Standard regime

If an individual entrepreneur in Georgia does not apply the special small business regime:

  • annual financial statements are submitted;
  • reporting is submitted by April 30;
  • taxation is carried out according to the general system, like companies in Georgia.

Small business (1% tax)

The small business regime is the main reason why opening a sole proprietorship in Georgia is popular among non-residents.

Conditions for applying the small business regime for sole proprietorships in Georgia:

  • Annual turnover of up to 500,000 GEL;
  • The type of activity must comply with the permitted list.

Not applicable for:

  • Legal services;
  • Accounting and consulting services;
  • Activities requiring a special license or professional qualification.

Procedure for obtaining the status:

  • application after registration of the individual entrepreneur;
  • obtaining a small business certificate;
  • payment of tax - monthly;
  • reporting - monthly through the electronic system.

Individual entrepreneurship in Georgia for freelancers, IT and international activities

Individual entrepreneurship in Georgia is widely used for conducting international business and working with foreign platforms.

Registering a sole proprietorship in Georgia is suitable for:

  1. IT specialists;
  2. freelancers;
  3. consultants;
  4. entrepreneurs working with foreign clients;
  5. Georgia sole proprietorship for IT, as well as for working with Upwork, Amazon and other platforms, is one of the most effective taxation models.

Individual entrepreneurship in Georgia for Ukrainians

Opening a sole proprietorship in Georgia for Ukrainians is possible without obtaining a residence permit.

  • Registration of an individual entrepreneur in Georgia is carried out remotely;
  • Personal presence is not required;
  • All procedures are carried out through a representative by power of attorney.

This allows a non-resident to open a sole proprietorship in Georgia without physically being in the country.

Remote opening of a sole proprietorship in Georgia

A sole proprietorship in Georgia is opened remotely on the basis of a notarized power of attorney. The procedure includes:

  • preparation of a power of attorney and documents;
  • sending originals to Georgia;
  • translation of documents into Georgian;
  • submission of documents to the register.

You do not need to have a local address or reside in the country to register a sole proprietorship.

We provide:

  • legal address for 1 year;
  • full support of sole proprietorship registration;
  • opening a bank account for sole proprietorship in Georgia.

After the registration of a sole proprietorship, it is possible to open a bank account.

The procedure includes:

  • applying to the bank for opening a personal account with the Bank of Georgia;
  • passing a compliance check;
  • opening a sole proprietorship account after receiving the sole proprietorship documents.

Electronic business of individual entrepreneurs in Georgia

Individual entrepreneurs in Georgia provide for fully digital interaction with government agencies:

  • online reporting;
  • electronic taxpayer account;
  • possibility to receive documents in electronic form;
  • original documents can be obtained through the Public Service Hall if necessary.

The cost of opening a sole proprietorship in Georgia

The cost depends on the chosen package of services and the registration format.

  • Remote opening of a sole proprietorship in Georgia - 750 EUR
  • Registration of a sole proprietorship with opening a bank account in Bank of Georgia - 1450 EUR

A sole proprietorship in Georgia is the best solution for those looking for a simple, fast and tax-efficient model of doing business abroad.

Registration of an individual entrepreneur in Georgia (registration of a sole proprietorship in Georgia) allows you to work legally, minimize taxes and scale your business without a complex corporate structure.

You can order registration of an individual entrepreneur in Georgia, get assistance in opening an individual entrepreneur in Georgia or open a turnkey individual entrepreneur in Georgia remotely through Maira Consult. We accompany clients at all stages from preparing documents to obtaining tax status and opening a Georgian bank account.

Individual entrepreneur in Georgia advantages

1

A sole proprietorship in Georgia can be opened remotely from Ukraine or any other country.

2

Registration takes up to 5 business days after submission of documents.

3

All reporting is submitted online without complicated accounting.

4

Suitable for IT, freelancing, Upwork, Amazon and online businesses.

5

Opportunity to get small business status and pay only 1% of the turnover.

General Information

Registration Features

Starting a business in Georgia for a non-resident is possible completely remotely.

Company Name

An individual entrepreneur in Georgia is registered exclusively in the name of an individual. An additional commercial name is not mandatory and is used if necessary in practice.

Authorized Capital

There are no requirements for the authorized capital for registering an individual entrepreneur in Georgia.

Director

The management functions are performed by the individual entrepreneur in Georgia.

Shareholders

The structure of a sole proprietorship does not provide for shareholders or participants. The owner of the business is one individual.

Financial Reporting

Reporting depends on the chosen tax regime: in the case of a standard individual entrepreneur, annual reports are submitted; in case of small business status, reports are submitted monthly in electronic format.

Taxation

The tax system for individual entrepreneurs in Georgia has two main regimes: standard taxation according to the general system; small business regime with a rate of 1% of the turnover (subject to compliance with the criteria)

Confidentiality

Information on the registration of an individual entrepreneur in Georgia is partially public in the state register.

Stages of company registration

01

Choosing the name and form of the company

Determining the type of activity and checking the possibility of applying the small business regime.

02

Preparation and collection of documents

We provide client with a power of attorney template for notarization together with a foreign passport for the purpose of remote registration of a sole proprietorship in Georgia. The original documents are sent by courier service. Upon receipt of the documents, our specialists make their official translation into Georgian and prepare a package for submission to the state register for the purpose of registering an individual entrepreneur.

03

Identification of company participants

It is carried out with a notarized power of attorney.

04

Formation of the share capital (if necessary)

It is not a mandatory stage for individual entrepreneurs and is used only in specific cases of an expanded business structure.

05

Company registration

Documents are submitted in electronic format to the register. During registration: a tax number is assigned; registration of the individual entrepreneur is carried out; an electronic certificate of registration of a sole proprietorship in Georgia is issued.

06

Receiving of corporate documents

After registration, the entrepreneur receives an electronic certificate of opening a sole proprietorship.

07

Legalization of documents (if necessary)

Upon request, it is possible to obtain the original certificate of registration of a sole proprietorship in Georgia in English.

08

Delivery of corporate documents

The final package of documents can be provided in electronic format or sent by courier service.

Answers to the Most Common Questions:

Registration of a sole proprietorship for Ukrainians is carried out remotely on the basis of a notarized power of attorney. You need to provide your passport, sign the power of attorney and send the documents to our office in Tbilisi. The further procedure is carried out through a representative.
Yes, you can open a sole proprietorship in Georgia completely remotely. Personal presence is not required, all procedures are carried out through an authorized representative by power of attorney.
Remote opening of a sole proprietorship in Georgia includes the preparation of a power of attorney, notarization of documents, their delivery in the original, translation into Georgian, submission of documents to the register and receipt of electronic registration documents.
No, it is possible to open a sole proprietorship in Georgia without obtaining a residence permit. Individual entrepreneurship is available for non-residents.
The cost of opening a sole proprietorship in Georgia depends on the package of services. Basic turnkey registration of a sole proprietorship starts from 750 EUR. Additionally, you can pay for opening a bank account or support.
To receive a 1% tax, after registering a sole proprietorship, you must apply for small business status. Conditions: an annual turnover of up to 500,000 GEL and the corresponding type of activity. After approval, a certificate is issued.
General system If the small business status is not selected: annual financial statements submission of the report by April 30 taxation under the general system Small business status (1%) In order to obtain the 1% regime, it is necessary to: annual turnover up to 500,000 GEL activities must comply with the authorized list
Taxes are paid through an electronic account on a monthly basis, and reports are submitted online.
Liquidation of a sole proprietorship is possible remotely. The cost is 650 EUR.
Yes, this is one of the best options for working with international platforms.
Yes, thanks to the 1% tax, it is the best solution for IT and freelancing.
Yes, our specialists will help you open an account in a Georgian bank.
Opening a sole proprietorship in Georgia for Ukrainians is carried out remotely without the need to travel abroad. We organize a meeting with a notary in Ukraine, where it is enough to notarize a power of attorney and a copy of your passport. An apostille is not required. After that, the documents are sent in their original form by courier service, where our specialists translate them and submit them to the register. Registration of a sole proprietorship and opening a bank account for a sole proprietorship are carried out completely remotely.

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