Question 1

Is Georgia really a 1% tax country?

Accepted Answer

Georgia operates a Small Business Status regime under which qualifying Individual Entrepreneurs may be taxed at 1% on qualifying turnover. It is a specific regime with conditions, not a blanket national tax rate.

Question 2

Who qualifies?

Accepted Answer

Eligibility depends on your business activity, turnover, registration and personal circumstances. Some activities are excluded entirely. This requires professional review rather than a generic answer.

Question 3

Is the 1% charged on turnover or profit?

Accepted Answer

The Small Business Status rate applies to qualifying turnover rather than profit, which is why businesses with thin margins and high revenue need careful modelling.

Question 4

What happens at higher revenue levels?

Accepted Answer

Exceeding the applicable threshold changes your position and may mean a different rate or a different structure altogether. We review higher-revenue cases individually rather than turning them away.

Question 5

Do I need to live in Georgia?

Accepted Answer

Registration and personal tax residency are separate questions. Where you spend your time affects which countries can tax you, so this has to be considered alongside registration.

Question 6

Do I need Georgian tax residency?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily, but without it your home country may continue to tax your income. We assess this as part of your review.

Question 7

Can UK citizens use the system?

Accepted Answer

UK citizens can register in Georgia, but UK tax residence is determined by the Statutory Residence Test. Leaving the UK tax net properly is a separate exercise and must be handled correctly.

Question 8

What about US citizens?

Accepted Answer

US citizens remain subject to US filing obligations on worldwide income regardless of where they live. Georgia can still be relevant, but the analysis is different and requires US-qualified input.

Question 9

Can EU citizens relocate?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Many EU nationals can enter Georgia visa-free for extended periods, with permit routes available for longer stays. Exit rules in your current country still need attention.

Question 10

What activities qualify, and what is excluded?

Accepted Answer

Certain regulated, licensed and specified activities are excluded from Small Business Status. Your specific activity must be checked before you rely on the regime.

Question 11

Can I retain my foreign company?

Accepted Answer

Often yes, but a foreign company can create additional considerations including permanent establishment and controlled foreign company style rules. It needs review, not assumption.

Question 12

Can you help with international structures?

Accepted Answer

We can arrange professional review of compliant international structures where appropriate. We do not assist with concealment, misrepresentation of tax residence or evasion of any kind.

Question 13

Can you open my bank account?

Accepted Answer

We prepare and support your application. Banks make their own decisions and no one can guarantee approval.

Question 14

Can you help me find an apartment and negotiate with landlords?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We assist with property search, viewings, communication with agents and landlords, rent negotiation and reviewing practical lease terms.

Question 15

Do you provide accounting?

Accepted Answer

Yes, ongoing accounting and compliance support is available as part of our service range.

Question 16

How long does setup take, and what documents are required?

Accepted Answer

Timelines depend on your route, your documentation and the authorities involved. We give you a realistic schedule and document list after reviewing your circumstances.

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