When investing in real estate, the most strategic decision is not just what you buy, but how you own it. The wrong ownership structure is a financial time bomb, creating unforeseen tax liabilities, exposing your personal assets to business risks, and severely limiting your exit strategies. For a foreign investor especially, navigating the Georgian legal landscape without a proper blueprint is like constructing a building without a foundation. Merely holding an asset is not enough; it must be housed within a legal architecture that protects it, enhances its value, and provides flexibility. At Legal Sandbox, we don't offer templates; we engineer bespoke, resilient, and tax-efficient ownership structures designed to meet your precise investment objectives.
Our advisory is focused on designing the optimal legal framework based on your goals of asset protection, confidentiality, and tax optimization. Direct ownership, the simplest form, offers no liability shield between your personal and business assets, creating significant risk exposure. In contrast, establishing a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) is the most effective method for isolating risk. The property is held by a dedicated Georgian company, shielding the owner's other assets and simplifying a future sale of the property through a transfer of company shares—a preferred route for foreign investors. For complex asset protection and succession planning scenarios, we also explore the use of trusts and similar legal instruments, analyzing their application and benefits under Georgian law.
Ultimately, an ownership structure designed by Legal Sandbox is more than a legal formality; it is the cornerstone of your investment strategy, delivering peace of mind, financial efficiency, and long-term security. We help our clients, particularly foreign investors, transform a simple property into a strategically shielded and flexible financial instrument.