GeorgiaRemote and in person
Opening a brokerage account in Georgia
Access to the stock market and investment products through a Georgian broker.
Price from
≈ $585
Best for
Bank account opening
Timeline
1–2 weeks
Tax
For Georgian tax residents — exemption from income tax on transactions in foreign securities; coupons on Georgian corporate bonds are untaxed
Format
Remote and in person
Restrictions for Russian and Belarusian citizens
Through Georgian brokers, citizens of Russia and Belarus cannot invest in American or European securities because of sanctions, but they can buy Georgian bonds.
What the service includes
| Choosing the broker for the client's goals (Galt & Taggart, TBC Capital or another) | |
| Collecting and checking the document pack | |
| Opening the brokerage account | |
| Activating access to trading on the stock markets of 60+ countries | |
| Investment advice and strategy consulting— billed separately | |
| Notarising the power of attorney— billed separately | |
| The broker's trading and account fees— billed separately |
What we need from you
- 1A passport
- 2A KYC questionnaire and documents evidencing the source of funds
- 3A notarised power of attorney for a representative — mandatory when opening remotely without a visit
Frequently asked questions
What happens to my money if the broker goes bust?
The National Bank of Georgia requires brokers to hold client funds separately from their own capital and to undergo regular financial audits — the broker's creditors cannot claim client assets in an insolvency.
Can I buy cryptocurrency through a Georgian broker?
Buying cryptocurrency directly isn't available, but there are spot bitcoin ETFs as securities and shares in mining-related companies.
Do I also need a bank account in Georgia?
Formally no — a brokerage account and a bank account are different products — but in practice many people open a personal account alongside it to withdraw funds conveniently.
Bank account opening in Georgia: comparison
The difference is not the price — it is who each option suits. The “Best for” column is the business profile the option is built around.
| Option | Best for | Timeline | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|
| A personal multi-currency bank account in Georgia | Expats, freelancers, travellers | 1–7 days | $130 |
| The Solo card in Georgia (Bank of Georgia) | Paying for foreign subscriptions and services that Russian cards can't reach, a multi-currency card (USD/EUR/GEL/GBP/RUB) without opening a full account | ~9 weeks | $250 |
| A corporate account for a company at a Georgian bank | Companies genuinely operating in Georgia (an office, staff or clients), businesses that need to take B2B payments in several currencies, owners willing to come to Tbilisi in person to open the account | 1–2 weeks | $320 |
| Opening a bank account in Georgia — corporate, with a nominee director | People relocating, businesses and freelancers | 1–4 weeks | $440 |
| Opening a brokerage account in Georgiayou are here | Investors who need access to international stock markets, clients opening an account remotely under a power of attorney, without a visit to Georgia, portfolio holders considering Georgian bonds as part of diversification | 1–2 weeks | ≈ $585 |
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