Business and Work Residence Permit in Tbilisi, Georgia

 

Residence Permit Through Company Formation in Georgia

Georgia has become one of the most attractive destinations in Europe for entrepreneurs, consultants, IT professionals, and international investors who wish to relocate their business activities. One of the most common legal pathways to obtain a business residence permit in Georgia is through establishing or managing a Georgian company.

At ResidencePermits.ge, we provide a structured solution that combines ready-made LLC company registration with professional support for obtaining a 12-month work or business residence permit in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Our services are designed for foreign entrepreneurs who want to legally live, manage a company, or perform business activities in Georgia while remaining compliant with the new 2026 labour migration regulations.

 

Ready-Made Georgian LLC Package – 2026

For foreign nationals who want to obtain a residence permit through business activity in Georgia, the first step is usually the establishment or acquisition of a Georgian company.

Our ready-made LLC package costs 1,180 EUR and includes the following services:

1. New Georgian LLC registered in 2026 with flexible business activity description.
2. Company ownership transfer to you as director and shareholder.
3. Bilingual corporate documentation including Charter and Founding Agreement in English and Georgian.
4. Legal document preparation including Power of Attorney support and legal translation where required.
5. Corporate bank onboarding assistance including preparation of KYC documentation for opening or transferring a company bank account.
6. Access to government portals such as the Georgian tax portal rs.ge.
7. Legal registered address in Tbilisi prepaid for 12 months.

After the first year, renewal of the legal address typically costs 350 GEL annually.

 

Residence Permit Through Business Activity

Foreign nationals who operate or manage a Georgian company may apply for a work residence permit in Georgia. The application is submitted through the Georgian Public Service Hall and reviewed by the Migration Department.

The application usually requires documentation demonstrating that the business activity in Georgia is genuine and that the applicant has sufficient financial resources.

Typical elements of the residence permit application include:

• Company registration documents
• Proof of business activity or turnover
• Proof of personal financial resources
• Passport and immigration documents
• Supporting documentation prepared in Georgian or with certified translation

 

Income and Financial Requirements

In many business residence permit applications, Georgian authorities review whether the company has sufficient turnover and whether the applicant demonstrates financial stability.

Typical thresholds often reviewed by authorities include:

• Company turnover of approximately 50,000 GEL per foreign employee or director.
• Personal bank balance of approximately 13,650 GEL as supporting proof of financial stability.

For clients who are preparing a residence permit application file, we can assist with structuring the business documentation and preparing the necessary supporting materials in cooperation with associated legal professionals.

 

Important Update: Work Permit Requirements in Georgia (2026)

From 1 March 2026, Georgia introduced a new labour migration system requiring many foreign nationals to obtain a work permit before performing labour activities in the country.

This requirement may apply not only to employees but also to:

• foreign directors of Georgian LLC companies
• entrepreneurs managing business operations
• self-employed professionals and freelancers
• individual entrepreneurs registered in Georgia

Therefore, in many cases the correct legal structure involves both:

• a work permit issued by the labour authority
• a temporary residence permit issued by the migration authority

 

D1 Visa for Work and Business in Georgia

If a foreign national is located outside Georgia, the residence pathway often begins with obtaining a D1 immigration visa. This visa allows entry into Georgia for work or entrepreneurial activity and enables the applicant to later apply for a residence permit.

Once the work permit (if applicable) is issued, the residence permit application must typically be filed within the statutory deadlines defined by Georgian law.

 

Government Residence Permit Fees

The Georgian government charges state processing fees depending on the review speed:

• 300 GEL – standard processing
• 450 GEL – accelerated processing
• 600 GEL – urgent processing

These are official government fees and are separate from legal or advisory services.

 

Our Residence Permit Assistance Service

Residence permit assistance: 780 EUR per person.

Our service includes:

• review of eligibility for residence permit
• preparation of application documents
• support during filing at the Public Service Hall
• assistance until issuance of the residence card where the permit is approved

 

Total Indicative Cost of the Solution

Clients who combine the full business residence solution typically pay approximately:

• 1,180 EUR – ready-made Georgian LLC
• 780 EUR – residence permit assistance
• additional structuring or legal documentation services if required

In some cases the full structured solution may reach approximately 4,160 EUR, depending on the complexity of the residence application and the services required.

 

Documents Needed to Start

To begin the process we typically need:

• passport copy
• invoicing address
• desired company name
• brief description of planned business activity

Once onboarding is completed, the ready-made company transfer can usually be completed within two working days.

 

Why Entrepreneurs Choose Georgia

Georgia offers an attractive environment for international entrepreneurs due to:

• simple company registration procedures
• low tax rates
• modern banking infrastructure
• strategic location between Europe and Asia
• favourable residence permit policies for business owners

Our team at ResidencePermits.ge assists international clients with company setup, work permit compliance, and residence permit procedures in Georgia.