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25 articles • 10 categories
Banking & Finance
July 19, 2026
2 min
Why Georgian Banks Freeze or Decline Accounts
Georgian banks apply strict AML/KYC controls and can freeze or decline accounts when something does not add up. The common triggers, what to do, and how to cut the risk.
Banking & Finance
July 19, 2026
2 min
Opening a bank account in Georgia for a non-resident
A non-resident can open an account in a Georgian bank, but banks conduct strict background checks. We'll explore the documents, verification of the origin of funds, common reasons for refusal, and how to improve your chances.
Business & Corporate
July 19, 2026
2 min
Branch vs Subsidiary in Georgia: Which to Choose
A foreign company entering Georgia can open a branch or set up a subsidiary. The choice affects liability, tax, and admin. This guide compares the two and helps you decide which fits.
Business & Corporate
July 19, 2026
2 min
Disposing of a Share in an LLC: Steps and Risks
Selling or transferring a share in an LLC requires an agreement, verification of partners' rights, and registration of the change in the public registry. We explain the steps and common risks.
Family & Inheritance
July 19, 2026
2 min
Obtaining a Certificate of Inheritance: Deadlines and Documents
A certificate of inheritance is a notary document that confirms the right to inheritance. We will explain the 6-month period, the order of heirs, the required documents and steps.
Family & Inheritance
July 19, 2026
2 min
Divorce and property division: what you need to know
Divorce in Georgia can be done at the civil registry office or in court. We will explain the procedure, division of joint property, child-related issues and steps.
Family & Inheritance
July 19, 2026
2 min
Inheritance in Georgia for Foreigners: the Basics
Foreigners can inherit property in Georgia, but the process runs on Georgian succession law: a six-month window, statutory heirs or a will, and registration.
Real Estate & Property
July 19, 2026
2 min
Buying Off-Plan Property in Georgia: the Risks
Buying off-plan in Georgia can mean a lower price, but also real risk if the developer or paperwork falls short. This guide covers what to check before you pay and how to protect your money.
Criminal
July 19, 2026
2 min
Rights of a Detained Person in Georgia: Know Them
If you or someone you know is detained in Georgia, key rights apply from the first minute: to know the reason, to stay silent, to a lawyer, and to have someone notified.
Courts & Case Law
July 19, 2026
2 min
Filing a lawsuit in court: fees and steps
Filing a lawsuit requires a properly prepared document, payment of a court fee, and evidence. We will explain the steps, the logic of the fee, and common mistakes.
Labor & Employment
July 19, 2026
2 min
Vacation and Overtime: Your Rights
The Labor Code grants employees paid annual leave and regulates overtime work. We will explain the length of leave, pay, and overtime rules.
Courts & Case Law
July 19, 2026
2 min
Enforcing a Court Judgment in Georgia: How It Works
Winning a judgment is only half the battle; collecting on it is enforcement. In Georgia this runs through the National Bureau of Enforcement. This guide explains the process and what to expect.
Consumer Rights
July 19, 2026
2 min
Flight Delay or Cancellation: What Compensation Are You Entitled to?
When a flight is delayed or canceled, passengers have certain rights under the airline's contract and international rules. We'll explain what you can claim and how.
Criminal
July 19, 2026
2 min
Plea Agreements in Georgia: How They Work
A plea agreement lets a defendant in Georgia resolve a case by agreement with the prosecution, subject to court approval. This guide explains what it is, the trade-offs, and the court's role.
Labor & Employment
July 19, 2026
3 min
Probationary period at work: rules, duration and dismissal
How the probationary period works under the Labor Code: six-month limit, written and severance pay, and what happens upon termination.
Business & Corporate
July 19, 2026
4 min
Power of Attorney for a Non-Resident in Georgia: Preparation
How to draw up a power of attorney for action in Georgia without being in the country - notary, apostille, scope of authority and revocation.
Criminal
July 19, 2026
3 min
Administrative Offenses in Georgia: Fines and Appeals
Types of administrative penalties, 10-day deadline for appealing a fine, administrative imprisonment limit, and how to appeal the decision.
Business & Corporate
July 19, 2026
5 min
Apostille in Georgia: Legalization of Documents for Abroad
A practical guide to apostille and legalization: which agency verifies the document, what is required, deadlines, and what to do for non-Hague countries.
Tax
July 19, 2026
4 min
Small Business Status for 1% Freelancers: Conditions and Limit
Small business status for freelancers: 1% of turnover up to 500,000 GEL, what happens if the limit is exceeded, which activities are excluded and how to register for the status.
Family & Inheritance
July 19, 2026
3 min
Child Contact Rights After Divorce in Georgia: What the Law Says
The separated parent's right to contact with the child: parental equality, the child's best interests, the contact schedule, and enforcement of the court decision in Georgia.
Tech, Crypto & Data
June 10, 2026
3 min
Trademark registration with Sakpatenti: steps
Brand protection begins with trademark registration with Sakpatenti. We will explain the application, formal and substantive examination, deadlines, and estimated fees.
Labor & Employment
June 9, 2026
3 min
Unlawful Dismissal in Georgia: Your Rights as an Employee
Dismissed unlawfully in Georgia? The Labour Code lets you seek reinstatement, equivalent work or compensation - but a 30-day deadline applies. Here is how it works.
Business & Corporate
June 8, 2026
2 min
Closing a Business in Georgia 2026: IE and LLC Liquidation
How to close an IE or LLC in Georgia in 2026: the procedure, tax review, creditor period and timing, plus when to get a lawyer.
Family & Inheritance
June 8, 2026
1 min
Child Support (Alimony) Amount in Georgia 2026: What Courts Award
How much is child support in Georgia? Case law, the factors courts weigh, changing the amount, and the court-fee exemption.
Family & Inheritance
June 7, 2026
4 min
Did you miss the 6-month deadline for receiving an inheritance? — Restoration of the deadline and registration of inheritance 2026
Missing the 6-month deadline for accepting an inheritance does not automatically mean losing the inheritance: there are three solutions — consent of the heirs, actual possession, and legal action.