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 Protecting Personal Data in Georgia’s Thermal Screening Era

 Protecting Personal Data in Georgia’s Thermal Screening Era

In recent years, thermal cameras have become increasingly common in Georgia across various industries, including hospitality, retail, transportation, and corporate offices. Initially popularized during the COVID-19 pandemic as a tool for temperature screening, these devices continue to be used today for health, safety, and security purposes. While thermal cameras can help businesses identify potential risks […]

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Public Registry’s Verification of Foreign Apostilled Documents in Georgia

Public Registry’s Verification of Foreign Apostilled Documents in Georgia

Public Registry’s Verification Practice The LEPL National Agency of the Public Registry (Public Registry) has adopted a practice of subjecting documents issued and apostilled abroad to an additional verification procedure. When applicants submit such documents, the Public Registry may send them to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia (MOFA) or the relevant embassies/consulates. The

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Unilateral Termination of Registered Lease Agreement

Unilateral Termination of Registered Lease Agreement

Due to the practice of the National Agency of Public Registry of the Ministry of Justice of Georgia (the Public Registry), the unilateral right of the landlord to terminate registration of the lease agreement upon early termination of the agreement cannot be enforced. Registration Requirement for Long-Term Leases A lease agreement with more than one

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Virtual assets regulation in Dubai

Virtual Assets Regulation in Dubai: An Overview

The global digital economy is expanding rapidly. Countries now compete to attract businesses in blockchain, crypto, and digital assets. The United Arab Emirates has emerged as a key player. Dubai, in particular, has introduced a clear framework to support and regulate virtual assets. The Legal Foundation Dubai regulates virtual assets under a dedicated law. It

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Termination of Employment Agreement Due to Reorganization: Legal Requirements for Employers

Termination of Employment Agreement Due to Reorganization: Legal Requirements for Employers

Legal Grounds for Termination Under the Labor Code of Georgia (the “Labor Code”), termination of an employment contract due to reorganization must be justified by both organizational changes and a resultant reduction in the workforce. Economic, technological, or structural changes alone do not constitute sufficient grounds for termination. Georgian courts have recently emphasized the need

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Mandatory CCTV Surveillance Rules for Business Operators

Mandatory CCTV Surveillance Rules for Business Operators

In Georgia, certain businesses must follow strict rules on photo and video surveillance. Government Ordinance No. 101 sets these obligations. It defines technical standards for surveillance equipment and regulates how the systems must operate. The Ordinance also lists the properties where cameras are mandatory. The Ordinance entered into force on the date of its signing,

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Special Trading Company and Related Tax Benefits

Special Trading Company and Related Tax Benefits

Georgia’s business-friendly tax environment continues to attract international attention, particularly among companies involved in cross-border trade. One of the most compelling incentives available is the Special Trading Company (STC) status. It is designed to support re-export activities through full exemption from corporate income tax. For businesses engaged in warehousing and foreign goods resale, this preferential

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Dubai: the novel Virtual Company License

There is a fierce competition between jurisdictions to attract entrepreneurs, compelling the legislators to adapt to the continuously evolving demands of businesses to obtain simple and convenient legal solutions for conducting their activities. In response to the major shift from physical to remote business and employment structures in the past decade, many countries have digitalized

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Legal framework for video monitoring in Georgia

Legal Framework for Video Monitoring in Georgia: What Businesses and Citizens Need to Know

In recent years, the use of video monitoring has become increasingly prevalent in Georgia. It encompasses public and private settings, including workplaces. This rise in video monitoring has brought about significant legal considerations, particularly concerning the protection of personal data. The Georgian Law on Personal Data Protection (the Personal Data Protection Law) provides a comprehensive framework for

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Tax Incentives for Startups and R&D Companies in Georgia: A New Era for Innovation and Investment

Tax Incentives for Startups and R&D Companies in Georgia: A New Era for Innovation and Investment

“Georgia innovation tax incentives”Georgia has recently introduced a transformative legal and tax framework aimed at nurturing startups, supporting innovation, and encouraging high-value research and development (R&D) activities. These changes, made through amendments to the Tax Code of Georgia and the Law on Innovation, define new legal statuses. These statuses grant significant tax incentives for companies

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