LLC Formation: the Legal BasisThe limited liability company is the most widespread enterprise form in Georgia. The law defines it as an enterprise whose capital is divided into shares, with the partne
Business FormationIntroduction: What is Representative Office Setup? A Representative Office is a subdivision of a foreign company whose primary function is to represent the interests of the parent company, conduct mar
Business FormationSole Proprietorship Registration: What to Know About the FormThe sole proprietor is the simplest form defined by the law on entrepreneurs, but its legal nature must be understood precisely: an individ
Business FormationJSC Formation: the Legal FrameworkThe formation of a joint-stock company is regulated by the Georgian law on entrepreneurs. This legal form is distinguished by a capital divided into shares; a shareho
Business FormationBranch Registration: Two Layers of RegulationA foreign company’s branch in Georgia is two things at once: a registry object whose formation is governed by the Georgian law on entrepreneurs, and a tax
Business FormationPartnership Formation: Two Forms, Two Kinds of LiabilityThe law on entrepreneurs distinguishes two forms of partnership. A general partnership is an enterprise whose partners jointly, under a single f
Foreign InvestmentInternational Investment Agreements: Global Protection and Strategic Partnership International Investment Agreements (IIAs) serve as the legal foundation for major cross-border capital investments. Th
Foreign InvestmentBusiness Migration under Georgian Law Business migration — moving a company's registration abroad or into Georgia — is regulated through the re-domiciliation institute of the Entrepreneurs Law. The la
Foreign InvestmentForeign Direct Investment — the Georgian Tax Interface Georgia's investment regime is open: there is no law imposing special screening or capital requirements on foreign investors, and what actually g
ReorganizationForms of RestructuringThe law on entrepreneurs allows reorganization of an enterprise in three forms: transformation, merger (accession or consolidation) and division (split or spin-off). The decision
ReorganizationIntroduction: What is Merger Structuring? Merger structuring is a complex legal and financial process aimed at combining two or more independent companies in the most efficient, secure, and profitable
ReorganizationSpin-Offs and Carve-Outs under Georgian Law Separating a business segment in Georgia is carried out through the reorganization machinery of the Entrepreneurs Law: the division of an enterprise — by sp
Startup Legal ServicesStartup Formation: Which Law and Which FormThe formation and structuring of a startup is governed by the Georgian law on entrepreneurs. Its very first article describes the scope and the dispositive p
Startup Legal ServicesVenture Debt: a Loan and a Security PackageVenture debt consists of two layers: the loan contract (623, 625) and a security package under pledge law (254, 256, 274). The United States venture-debt fra
Startup Legal ServicesSAFE Agreement Preparation: Innovative Financing Instrument for Startups In the modern startup ecosystem, speed and flexibility are crucial, especially when raising capital in the early stages. The SA
Startup Legal ServicesThe Client Contract: the Legal FormThe contract governing the relationship with a client is written with the mandate chapter of the Civil Code: under Article 709, under a mandate contract the mandatar
Startup Legal ServicesThe Pre-Seed round is the first serious stage of startup funding, where an idea receives financial support from so-called "angel" investors, friends, family, or early-stage funds. Properly preparing d
Startup Legal ServicesA Partnership Agreement (often referred to as a Founders' Agreement or Shareholders' Agreement) is a vital document for any business with more than one owner. When registering a company in Georgia, th
