Real Estate Laws in Georgia — Key Regulations, Legal Requirements, and Owner Rights

- Understand tax residency and why it matters for buyers and investors.
- Main tax types: personal income, corporate, VAT, municipal and property-related charges.
- Tax treatment of rental income and property sales.
- Special regimes for small businesses and investors.
- Practical steps when buying: check seller status, VAT, contracts.
- How to plan taxes for living in Georgia vs investing.
- Common mistakes and documentation to keep.
- Where to get professional help.

A practical guide for foreigners: choose business model, register a company, understand residency and banking, navigate taxes, and pick property for operations.

Article outline:
- Why Georgia is attractive for entrepreneurs and property investors
- Choosing legal form: Individual Entrepreneur vs LLC
- Step-by-step registration process and required documents
- Tax regimes and how to pick the right one
- Practical accounting: records, bank accounts, reporting
- Considerations for foreigners and property investors
- Risk reduction tips and real-life examples
- How BuyHome helps with property search and local contacts

A practical guide to registering a business in Georgia: choosing a legal form, preparing documents, registering with the public registry, tax registration, licenses, and tips for investors and property buyers.

A practical guide for launching a cafe or restaurant in Batumi: concept, property search, permits, operations, suppliers and marketing advice for owners and investors.

• What installment plans mean in Georgia
• Advantages of buying on installments
• Risks and drawbacks for buyers and investors
• Comparing installments vs bank mortgage
• Key contract points to check
• Practical tips for choosing an offer
• When installments work for investment
• How BuyHome can help evaluate deals

A practical step-by-step guide for foreigners: who can register, required documents, bank setup, taxes and tips for real estate investors in Georgia.

• Choose a niche and study demand: tourists vs locals
• Select legal form and complete company registration
• Decide between renting or buying commercial/ residential property
• Obtain permits, set up accounting and tax compliance
• Arrange banking, financing and contingency funds
• Recruit staff, understand local labor rules
• Plan marketing with seasonality in mind
• Practical checklist to avoid common mistakes

- Overview of Georgia's tax framework in 2025
- Personal taxes and tax residency rules
- Taxation of rental income and investment property
- Business tax regimes and incentives for investors
- VAT, purchase-related taxes and construction
- Local charges, registration fees and one-off payments
- Special regimes for IT and export companies
- Practical steps to reduce risks and stay compliant
- How BuyHome can help with tax-aware property purchases