Legal & taxes

• Market research and seasonality in Batumi
• Choose location and hotel type
• Find and acquire property or lease
• Legal permits and business registration
• Renovation, equipment and compliance
• Budgeting and financing options
• Operations: staff, suppliers, systems
• Marketing, sales channels and pricing
• Risk management and exit strategy

Short brief: main risks when investing in Georgian real estate and practical steps to reduce them. Useful for buyers, investors and people moving to Georgia.

A practical guide to the main taxes foreigners may face in Georgia: how residency and source of income matter, taxes on rental and property, VAT, business rules and steps to reduce risks.

A practical step‑by‑step guide for foreigners: market research, company registration, banking, taxes, and linking business with real estate in Georgia.

- How tax residency in Georgia is defined and why it matters
- Main taxes affecting property owners and real estate investors
- Taxation of rental income and short-term letting
- Tax implications when selling property and planning tips
- VAT and commercial real estate activities
- Municipal and property-related annual charges
- Practical steps: registration, bookkeeping, professional advice
- Tips for tax planning and risk management