Despite the ease of doing business in Georgia, certain sectors (healthcare, energy, construction, gambling, etc.) are subject to state licensing. A license is a special right granted by the state, wit
Business LicensesUnlike a license, which grants a person the right to carry out a certain type of activity indefinitely, a permit usually relates to a specific, one-time, or time-bound action. In Georgia, the permit s
Business LicensesFree Trade Zone Law: Tax Incentives and Business Registration in FIZ Free Trade Zone Law (known in Georgia as "Free Industrial Zone" or FIZ law) is a specialized branch of business law governing the e
Business LicensesHospitality Law: Regulations and Standards in the Hospitality Sector Hospitality Law is a complex field covering the legal regulation of hotels, hostels, restaurants, and other hospitality establishme
Business LicensesTravel Agency Licensing and Registration: New Regulations Travel agency activities in Georgia, which were deregulated for years, have recently undergone significant legislative changes. Under the new
Business LicensesTourism Law: Comprehensive Legal Services for the Tourism Sector Tourism Law is a multidisciplinary field regulating relationships between tourists, service providers (agents, hotels, carriers), and t
Business LicensesGuide Certification and Legal Status: Regulations for Professional Activity The activity of guides in Georgia, which was largely unregulated for a long time, is now coming under a new legislative fram
Construction & Building PermitsBuilding one's own home is a dream for many, but bureaucratic procedures often turn this dream into a difficult challenge. A residential building permit (usually Class II for individual houses and Cla
Construction & Building PermitsObtaining a Commercial Building Permit is a complex administrative process requiring coordination with various government agencies. The construction of hotels, shopping centers, office buildings, or w
Construction & Building PermitsPermits for building reconstruction and renovation often cause confusion among owners. Many believe that any change to their home or commercial space can be made without a permit. In reality, Georgian
Construction & Building PermitsOil and Gas Law in Georgia represents one of the most specific and strategically important areas of energy law. Georgia's geopolitical location as a transit corridor for energy resources and a potenti
Construction & Building PermitsBuilding code violations and unauthorized construction in Georgia, especially in major cities, are subject to strict monitoring. The Municipal Inspection (Supervision) actively checks ongoing and comp
Construction & Building PermitsCertificate of Occupancy: Legal Finalization of Construction Obtaining a Certificate of Occupancy (often referred to as "Acceptance into Exploitation") is the final and most critical legal stage of th
Construction & Building PermitsFire Safety Permits and Conclusions: Business Protection and Compliance Compliance with fire safety regulations is one of the strictly regulated areas in Georgia, especially for mass gathering places
Construction & Building PermitsLand Use Permits and Construction Parameters: The First Stage of Building Land Use Permits (often referred to as Stage I of the Construction Permit or "Conditions for Land Use for Construction") are a
Construction & Building PermitsZoning Variance and Special Zoning Agreement: Increasing Development Parameters Zoning Variance applications involve procedures aimed at allowing exceptions from existing urban planning regulations or
Construction & Building PermitsLand Use Litigation in Georgia is one of the most active and complex areas of real estate law. Land represents a valuable asset, and conflicts regarding ownership, usage, and development rights freque
Construction & Building PermitsZoning Variances and changes are critical tools for real estate developers and owners in Georgia. Often, the existing functional zone of a land plot (e.g., recreational or landscape) or development pa
