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Criminal18 Aug 2026

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.

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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.

Legal.ge news18 Aug 20264 min11

Business & Corporate

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.

Legal.ge news18 Aug 20265 min3

Criminal

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.

Legal.ge news18 Aug 20263 min7

Business & Corporate

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.

Legal.ge news18 Aug 20264 min7

Courts & Case Law

Appeal in a civil case: deadline and procedure

The 14-day deadline for appealing a first instance decision, the fee, the form, and what you need to know about the appeal process.

Legal.ge news18 Aug 20263 min4

Criminal

Expungement and removal of a conviction: timelines and procedure

How is a conviction expunged upon expiration of the statute of limitations, when can it be expunged early through court, and what steps are required to obtain a certificate of conviction?

Legal.ge news18 Aug 20264 min5

Real Estate & Property

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.

Legal.ge news11 Aug 20262 min5

Courts & Case Law

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.

Legal.ge news11 Aug 20262 min3

Labor & Employment

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.

Legal.ge news11 Aug 20263 min5

Banking & Finance

A bank in Georgia has blocked an account: how to unblock it

What to do if a Georgian bank has blocked or restricted an account: reasons, what documents are required, and how to correspond with compliance.

Legal.ge news11 Aug 20264 min4

Legal and Economic News in Georgia

Rights of a Detained Person in Georgia: Know Them

Flight Delay or Cancellation: What Compensation Are You Entitled to?

Plea Agreements in Georgia: How They Work

Filing a lawsuit in court: fees and steps

Child Contact Rights After Divorce in Georgia: What the Law Says

Latest

Small Business Status for 1% Freelancers: Conditions and Limit

Apostille in Georgia: Legalization of Documents for Abroad

Administrative Offenses in Georgia: Fines and Appeals

Power of Attorney for a Non-Resident in Georgia: Preparation

Appeal in a civil case: deadline and procedure

Expungement and removal of a conviction: timelines and procedure

Buying Off-Plan Property in Georgia: the Risks

Enforcing a Court Judgment in Georgia: How It Works

Probationary period at work: rules, duration and dismissal

A bank in Georgia has blocked an account: how to unblock it

Legal and Economic News in Georgia

Rights of a Detained Person in Georgia: Know Them

Flight Delay or Cancellation: What Compensation Are You Entitled to?

Plea Agreements in Georgia: How They Work

Filing a lawsuit in court: fees and steps

Child Contact Rights After Divorce in Georgia: What the Law Says

Latest

Small Business Status for 1% Freelancers: Conditions and Limit

Apostille in Georgia: Legalization of Documents for Abroad

Administrative Offenses in Georgia: Fines and Appeals

Power of Attorney for a Non-Resident in Georgia: Preparation

Appeal in a civil case: deadline and procedure

Expungement and removal of a conviction: timelines and procedure

Buying Off-Plan Property in Georgia: the Risks

Enforcing a Court Judgment in Georgia: How It Works

Probationary period at work: rules, duration and dismissal

A bank in Georgia has blocked an account: how to unblock it