ExpatHub.GE - Georgia / Tbilisi / Batumi

20/04/2026

Article 18 Rejection - Overturned. We recently secured a positive court outcome for a client whose residence permit application had been rejected under Article 18 of the Georgian immigration law (a provision related to state security).

Following an appeal and a court hearing, the judge nullified the rejection and ordered the government to issue a new decision on the permit. The court also ordered full compensation of the client's legal and court fees.

If your residence permit has been rejected on the basis of Article 18, it is worth getting a legal opinion before accepting that outcome as final. Rejections can be challenged, and in some cases, successfully overturned.

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17/04/2026

As of today, parliament has rolled back the controversial March 1st requirements under an expedited procedure.

You no longer need a Special Labour Permit, visa, or residence permit if you are:

A remote employee of a Georgian business (no entry required)

Working for non-resident clients whose business isn't in Georgia

An owner or director of a Georgian company (some categories excluded)

Here for a short-term project, event, or service

Work residence permits also got simpler. The 50,000 GEL turnover requirement is gone. (New requirements may come via ordinance — stay tuned.)

These changes remove unnecessary barriers. Good for expats. Good for Georgia.

Georgia is rolling back labour permit requirements, exempting remote workers, foreign contractors, and company partners and directors.

26/03/2026

Georgia's popular tax regimes have quietly received a package of amendments in 2026 that every freelancer and entrepreneur in Georgia should know about. Our latest article breaks down what changed, what it means for you, and how to stay compliant.

Learn the 2026 updates to Georgia’s small business, micro business, and fixed tax regimes, including 1% tax activation and reporting rules.

24/03/2026

Running a small or mid-sized business, you’ve likely felt the shift over the past few years with higher costs, tighter margins, and more complexity in simply keeping things running. For many founders, the question is no longer whether to adapt, but how.

Georgia has increasingly become part of that conversation. With a low and predictable tax structure, minimal administrative burden, and a system that allows businesses to operate with a degree of clarity that is becoming rare elsewhere, it offers a different way of structuring operations.

But opportunity on paper and reality on the ground are not always the same. Setting up correctly, staying compliant, and understanding how things actually function locally requires more than surface-level knowledge.

ExpatHub operates not as a service provider in the background, but as a stable point of reference for businesses entering and operating in Georgia.

Take a look here.

https://expathub.ge/operating-in-georgia-a-framework-for-businesses-and-the-partners-who-keep-them-grounded/

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18/03/2026

Thinking about buying property in Tbilisi, Georgia? Our latest report breaks down the key numbers from purchase prices and rental yields and everything else in between. Giving you a clear, data-driven view of the opportunity. If you’re evaluating the market, click here to start.

https://expathub.ge/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Real-Estate-Brochure-2026.pdf

05/03/2026

Foreign IT professionals can obtain a special residence permit in Georgia, offering a legal pathway to live and work in the country while benefiting from its attractive tax environment. In this guide, we explain the eligibility requirements, key documents, and the step-by-step process for obtaining an IT residence permit and what expats should know before applying.

Learn how to obtain Georgia’s new IT Residence Permit, including eligibility requirements, income thresholds, and required documents.

02/03/2026

Georgia’s new labor permit system is already in force and for many foreign nationals working or running a business here, serious questions remain.

In our latest article, we break down the unresolved legal ambiguities, including unclear exemptions, overlapping definitions, and practical enforcement risks, and explain what they mean in reality for expats trying to stay compliant in Georgi

The new Georgian Labour Permit introduces some practical challenges. This article analyzes them and discusses what developments may follow.

23/02/2026

Georgia's new labor permit system takes effect March 1, and it changes the game for every foreign national working and/or running a business here.

We’ve analyzed the Ordinance so you don’t have to. In our latest article, we break down the key changes and explain what they mean in practice.

Georgia’s new work permit system is now live. Learn who needs a labour permit, key deadlines, and how expats can stay compliant in Georgia.

15/12/2025

If you’re building a startup, scaling, or relocating an innovation-driven business, this is essential reading.

Georgia has quietly rolled out one of the most ambitious tax incentive frameworks for innovative startups and R&D-driven companies in the region.

From long-term payroll tax exemptions to reduced corporate tax rates and dedicated innovation statuses, the new 2026 regime is designed to support founders building real products.

https://expathub.ge/georgia-startup-tax-benefits-2026/

04/12/2025

Tbilisi attracts buyers from around the world but many enter with assumptions that cost them thousands. We break down the patterns we see every month, and how the right approach protects value from day one. Clarity is not paperwork, it is buyer protection.

Tbilisi’s real estate market offers strong potential but only when approached with structure. Here’s what buyers overlook, and how to protect your investment before signing anything.

26/11/2025

The short-term rental market hasn’t died but it has evolved. Strong returns are still possible, but the easy phase is over.

District choice, presentation, pricing strategy, and compliance now separate profitable listings from struggling ones.

Tomorrow’s livestream will break down what still works, where investors are going wrong, and how to approach Airbnb as a serious asset rather than a side project.

Join live if you're planning to enter and stay in the market.

Airbnb in Tbilisi still works in 2025, but not the way it used to. Returns now depend on structure: district, presentation, pricing, and compliance. The mark...

24/11/2025

Airbnb in Tbilisi still works in 2025 but not in the way it once did. Returns now depend on strategy: district choice, presentation, pricing rhythm, and compliance. The market rewards structure over optimism and ExpatHub helps investors align with the system rather than gamble against it.

Airbnb in Tbilisi hasn’t stopped working, it has simply matured. The market now rewards strategy over speed: choosing the right district, matching design with demand, managing pricing seasonally, and staying compliant. With the right structure, strong returns are still achievable in 2025 but assum...