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Georgia has steadily positioned itself as a strategic hub for cross-border trade between Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, and the Middle East. Leveraging its location at the crossroads of major transport corridors and its liberal trade policy, the country offers unique opportunities for companies seeking to optimize both their logistics and tax structures for regional […]

Unlike many jurisdictions, Georgia does not impose a stand-alone capital gains tax. Instead, gains from the sale of assets are treated as ordinary income and taxed under either the Corporate Income Tax (CIT) or the Personal Income Tax (PIT) regime, depending on whether the taxpayer is a company or an individual. Yet, beneath this seemingly

Georgia has established itself as one of the most business-friendly jurisdictions in the region, offering a straightforward tax system, competitive tax rates, and a transparent regulatory environment. The Tax Code of Georgia governs all key tax obligations, covering corporate income tax, personal income tax, value-added tax, property tax, withholding tax, and other levies that apply

Pursuant to the amendment introduced by Order No. 52 of the Minister of Finance of Georgia dated February 24, 2026, to Order No. 996 of December 31, 2010 of the Minister of Finance of Georgia “On Tax Administration,” the annual Corporate Income Tax return form and the monthly Corporate Income Tax return form (only for

The Tax Code of Georgia places significant importance on determining a person’s tax residency. In Georgia, persons are generally taxed based on their residency rather than their citizenship. Different rules apply to individuals and legal entities for determining residency status. These rules are designed to identify where a person carries out most of their economic

The taxation of gambling operators in Georgia is regulated by specific provisions of the Georgian Tax Code and related legislation governing lotteries, gambling, and prize games. Unlike ordinary business activities, gambling operations are subject to special tax rules, including unique methods for determining the taxable base and differentiated tax rates depending on the type of

The Georgian VAT system is largely harmonised with the principles established under the EU VAT Directive, ensuring alignment with international best practices and reinforcing the transparency of the Georgian tax framework. Value Added Tax (VAT) in Georgia is a consumption-based tax, meaning that taxation is linked to the place where goods or services are consumed

In 2017, Georgia introduced a fundamental reform of its corporate taxation system, departing from the traditional model of taxing annual net profits and adopting what is commonly referred to as the “Estonian model.” Under this regime, Corporate Income Tax (CIT) is no longer imposed on retained earnings but only on profit distributions and certain outflows

Withholding tax in Georgia is a core element of the Georgian tax system and plays a central role in ensuring efficient tax collection at the source of payment. Under the Tax Code of Georgia, withholding tax arises when an obligation exists to withhold tax at the moment income is paid. This mechanism applies to a

Georgia’s gambling taxation framework places significant emphasis on the citizenship of participants, particularly in the online gambling environment. While the general structure of gambling taxation applies uniformly across different types of activities, the Tax Code of Georgia introduces targeted incentives where foreign players are involved. These incentives operate on two levels: first, through personal income