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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 […]

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

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

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

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,

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

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

Georgia must align its laws with EU rules under the EU-Georgia Association Agreement. To meet this goal, Georgia adopted a consumer protection law. The Law on the Protection of Consumers’ Rights sets rules for contracts between consumers and traders. It also introduces new safeguards for handling personal data in consumer relations. Traders must inform consumers

Georgia has enacted the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), a new law that introduces extensive obligations for individuals and organizations with foreign connections. Set to take effect on 31 May 2025, FARA is modeled on the U.S. Foreign Agents Registration Act, but features language and requirements that are unfamiliar. In many respects, unusually broad for

Georgia has introduced a regulatory framework for virtual assets and related services to bring legal clarity to the digital asset industry. The framework is primarily based on amendments to two key laws: These legal updates establish clear definitions, responsibilities, and compliance standards for entities operating in the virtual asset sector. Before the Amendments were adopted,