Opening a brokerage account in Georgia
Access to the stock market and investment products through a Georgian broker.
Through Georgian brokers, citizens of Russia and Belarus cannot invest in American or European securities because of sanctions, but they can buy Georgian bonds.
Bank account opening in Georgia: comparing the options
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| A personal multi-currency bank account in Georgia | Expats, freelancers, travellers | 1–7 days | from $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 | from $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 | from $320 |
| 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 | Upon consultation |
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 | |
| Notarising the power of attorney— billed separately | |
| The broker's trading and account fees— billed separately | |
| Investment advice and strategy consulting— not offered |
Documents and programme requirements
- 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
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