Getting Georgian tax residency
The tax residency certificate: through 183 days of presence, or on HNWI status without living there.
Price
On request
Best for
Tax residency and relocation
Timeline
1–4 months
Tax
Territorial taxation: foreign income isn't taxed
Format
Remote and in person
The status doesn't replace a residence permit
It's a separate status for tax purposes only, and it doesn't guarantee freedom from tax obligations in your current country of residence — we recommend also consulting a local tax specialist.
What the service includes
| Assessing whether you meet the criteria and choosing the route (183 days or HNWI) | |
| Preparing your personal tax file and the document pack | |
| Drawing up and filing the application with the Revenue Service | |
| Obtaining the tax residency certificate | |
| State fees and official charges— billed separately | |
| Arranging residence, if it's needed for the HNWI connection criterion (a separate service)— billed separately | |
| Annual renewal of the status for the following year— billed separately |
What we need from you
- 1The 183-day route: physically in Georgia at least 183 days over any 12 months (the status is granted automatically)
- 2The HNWI route — assets from GEL 3m (about USD 1.15m) OR annual income from GEL 200,000 for 3 consecutive years
- 3The HNWI route — additionally: assets in Georgia from USD 500,000 and a connection to the country (residence, or income from a Georgian business of GEL 25,000 in the past year)
Frequently asked questions
How does tax residency differ from a residence permit?
They're two independent statuses. A residence permit gives the right to live in Georgia legally. Tax residency is a status purely for tax purposes, deciding where you pay tax.
What income isn't taxed under this status?
Income from foreign sources — passive income first and foremost: dividends, royalties, capital gains from securities and cryptocurrency.
How long does the certificate take?
Sources put it at 3-5 to 7 weeks from filing the complete pack, plus possible extra time if the tax authority raises queries.
Tax residency and relocation 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgian tax residency for HNWIs | HNWI investors and capital owners not willing to physically live in Georgia for 183 days, holders of crypto assets and of passive income (dividends, royalties) from abroad, entrepreneurs with international businesses who need to change their tax base lawfully | ~2 months | $750 |
| Getting Georgian tax residencyyou are here | Digital nomads and freelancers who spend more than half the year in Georgia, wealthy foreigners with assets from GEL 3m who aren't willing to move for 183 days (HNWI), investors and business owners with income from a Georgian company | 1–4 months | on request |
| Tax relocation to Georgia, end to end | Entrepreneurs moving their operations to Georgia, international investors taking HNWI status without living there, families relocating to Georgia as one project (business + residence + the move) | 1–6 months | on request |
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