How to register as an individual entrepreneur with small business status (1% tax) in Tbilisi, Georgia?
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TL;DR
Individual entrepreneur status is registered at the House of Justice in Tbilisi with 1% turnover tax as a small business; after registration you must file monthly tax declarations (many hire a Russian-speaking accountant) and check whether a new work permit law applies to you.
What the community said
After registering as a small-business IP (1% tax), you must file a monthly tax declaration — many look for a Russian-speaking accountant to handle this. It's also unclear whether a new law requires a separate work permit to operate under this IP status.
2 days ago Monthly declaration, 1% tax status
The individual entrepreneur registration is done at the House of Justice in Tbilisi, where you select a tax regime — including small business status with a 1% turnover tax.
2 days ago House of Justice, 1% tax
If you need a full company instead of a sole proprietorship, an LLC can be registered with legal support from drafting the charter to delivering final documents.
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Support is also available for opening both personal and business bank accounts at major Georgian banks.
2 days ago Bank account opening
Once the business is registered, you can apply for a residence permit at the House of Justice, with help from document collection through application submission.
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