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Hiring foreign employees in Georgia

Hiring Foreign Employees in Georgia: Legal Requirements for Employers

As Georgia continues to position itself as a business-friendly jurisdiction and a regional hub for investment and innovation, hiring foreign employees by local companies is becoming increasingly common. Georgian labor and immigration laws establish a clear, albeit straightforward, framework for employing foreign citizens. This article outlines the key legal requirements for hiring foreign employees in […]

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Andersen contributes to Chambers and Partners Global Guide on Corporate Governance in Georgia

Andersen contributes to Chambers and Partners Global Guide on Corporate Governance in Georgia

Andersen in Georgia is proud to share that Archil Giorgadze and Tamar Jikia have been contributors to the Chambers and Partners Corporate Governance 2025 Global Practice Guide, offering authoritative commentary on Georgia’s dynamic corporate governance landscape. As part of this publication, Archil and Tamar authored the chapter on Georgia, delivering a comprehensive overview of the

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The Law on Securitization comes into effect in Georgia

The Law on Securitization comes into effect in Georgia

Georgia has established a legal framework governing securitization, a process that enables the transformation of future receivables into liquid financial instruments. The Law on Securitization outlines how entities can package income-generating assets and offer them to investors through structured instruments. The framework sets clear rules for key participants, including originators (Initiators), securitization vehicles (Securitization Entities),

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New Tax Benefits for IT, Companies and BIMCO-Defined Maritime Service Providers in Georgia

New Tax Benefits for IT, Companies and BIMCO-Defined Maritime Service Providers in Georgia

October 30, 2024 In July 2019, the Georgian government amended the Tax Code to provide specific tax benefits in Georgia for international companies. On 8 October 2020, the Government of Georgia introduced Ordinance N 619 (the Ordinance) that sets out the procedure to obtain the status of an international company, determines permitted activities that the

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Collective Management Organizations and Protection of Intellectual Property Rights in Georgia

Collective Management Organizations and Protection of Intellectual Property Rights in Georgia

The legislation of Georgia provides safeguards for intellectual property both on an individual and collective basis. Individual protection means getting permission to use a work. This happens by signing a contract with the rights holder. In contrast, collective protection implies concluding a contract with an organization that manages property rights on a collective basis. Framework

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Consumer Arbitration Proceedings in EU and Georgia

Consumer Arbitration Proceedings in EU and Georgia

Consumer arbitration is gaining popularity globally as a practical and efficient method for resolving disputes between businesses and consumers. It allows both parties to submit conflicts to an impartial third party, typically an arbitral institution, without going through lengthy court proceedings. However, consumer arbitration legislation differs significantly between the European Union and Georgia. Consumer Arbitration

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Legal internship Andersen Georgia

Welcoming Our New Legal Interns: Nini Kartozia & Natalia Chkhaidze

We are excited to welcome Nini Kartozia and Natalia Chkhaidze as legal interns at Andersen in Georgia. For over a decade, our team has taken pride in mentoring aspiring lawyers through meaningful, hands-on internships. Our firm culture is built around mentorship and collaboration. Meet Nini Kartozia Nini Kartozia is currently pursuing her LL.B at the

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Georgia’s Favorable Tax Treatment for Offshore Online Gambling Operators

Georgia Lowers Taxes for Foreign Online Gambling Companies

In a calculated effort to draw foreign investment and strengthen its position in the international gambling industry, Georgia has revised its tax laws, introducing a favorable Georgia online gambling tax for foreign operators. The updated regulations, which came into force on December 1, 2024, significantly ease the tax load for platforms focusing on international users.

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Andersen Georgia Announces Key Promotions Reflecting Legal Excellence and Team Growth

Andersen Georgia Announces Key Promotions Reflecting Legal Excellence and Team Growth

 Andersen Georgia is pleased to announce the promotion of three legal professionals as part of the firm’s commitment to fostering internal talent and maintaining the highest standards of legal service. Lasha Machavariani has been promoted to Legal Director, Giorgi Tsagareishvili has advanced to Senior Associate, and Lika Khachishvili has been appointed Junior Associate following a

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