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investment funds taxation Georgia

How Investment Funds Are Taxed in Georgia: Exemptions, Dividends, and Capital Gains

Georgia offers one of the most tax-efficient frameworks in the region for structuring and managing investment funds. Owing to the rules outlined in the Tax Code of Georgia and the Law of Georgia on Investment Funds, both domestic and international investors can benefit from generous tax exemptions, clear pass-through treatment, and full relief on certain […]

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Tax Consequences of Capital Increase/Reduction

Tax Consequences of Capital Increase/Reduction

Capital increases and reductions are common corporate transactions in Georgia. While these actions primarily reflect changes in a company’s equity structure, they also carry specific tax consequences. Understanding how capital contributions and withdrawals are treated under Georgian tax law is essential for both shareholders and businesses to remain compliant and avoid unexpected liabilities. Tax Consequences

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Georgian Tax Residency and High Net Worth Individual (HNWI)

High Net Worth Individual (HNWI) Tax Residency in Georgia

Georgia has positioned itself as an appealing destination for globally mobile individuals, offering a unique route to tax residency designed specifically for High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNWIs). This program allows qualified applicants to obtain Georgian tax residency without meeting the usual physical presence requirement, making it an attractive option for investors, entrepreneurs, and affluent expatriates. General Rule

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Virtual Zone Person Status in Georgia (0% Corporate Tax Regime)

Virtual Zone Person Status in Georgia (0% Corporate Tax Regime)

What is Virtual Zone Person Status and Why is It So Beneficial? Georgia offers one of the most attractive tax regimes in the region for IT companies through its Virtual Zone Person (VZP) status. This designation grants qualifying tech companies a 0% corporate income tax rate on profits derived from the export of digital services

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Significance and Key Principles of Transfer Pricing

Significance and Key Principles of Transfer Pricing

In today’s globalized economy, multinational enterprises often operate across several jurisdictions, engaging in cross-border transactions within their corporate groups. While these arrangements are a natural part of international business, they also create the risk of shifting profits to low-tax jurisdictions. Recognizing these risks, Georgia has developed a comprehensive transfer pricing (TP) framework that closely follows

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Debt-to-Equity Reclassification in Georgia: Insights into the Revenue Service’s Approach

Debt-to-Equity Reclassification in Georgia: Insights into the Revenue Service’s Approach

In October 2024, Georgia introduced a landmark change to its transfer pricing framework, one that significantly reshapes the way cross-border financing arrangements are evaluated. With the addition of Article 141 to Order №423 of the Ministry of Finance, the Revenue Service has been granted explicit authority to reclassify certain loans as equity contributions. This change

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Taxation of Crypto Assets in Georgia: Rules, VAT Treatment, and VASP Regulation

The rise of digital currencies has prompted many countries to update their tax systems. Georgia has become one of the more attractive jurisdictions for crypto investors and blockchain businesses, offering clear rules and several exemptions. The Georgian Tax Code, alongside ministerial rulings, establishes how income from crypto transactions is taxed and under what circumstances exemptions

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Rules for Mandatory and Voluntary VAT Registration in Georgia

Rules for Mandatory and Voluntary VAT Registration in Georgia

Value Added Tax (VAT) plays a key role in Georgia’s tax system, and understanding the rules for registration is essential for businesses and entrepreneurs operating in the country. Businesses can register for VAT under the Tax Code of Georgia in two ways: mandatory registration, where the law requires registration once specific thresholds or conditions apply, and voluntary

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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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