Kanye West tickets pre-sales in Georgia and Big Data

Choosing between an LLC and Individual Entrepreneur status is the first big decision for foreigners doing business in Georgia. This guide compares personal liability, the 1% small-business turnover regime versus profit-based taxation, accounting burden, and setup cost and time — and gives a clear rule of thumb for which structure fits which founder.

Personal Data Protection for Business in Georgia: What Companies Should Consider in 2026

Introduction: What Changed on March 2, 2026? As of March 2, 2026, the Personal Data Protection Service was abolished and its functions - supervision, inspections, incident review, and receipt of statements from subjects - were transferred to the State Audit Service. This change raises open questions. The Personal Data Protection Service was a specialized, separately established institution, while the main mandate of the State Audit Service is control of state finances. The specialized competence and speed of the new structure are still to be tested. Business and the civil sector should closely monitor this development. What has not changed: The requirements of the law - obligations, penalties, and rights of subjects - are in full force. Official contact: State Audit Office - sao.ge

Part I: Who does the law apply to?

The Law “On Personal Data Protection” applies to all persons or organizations that process data on the territory of Georgia using automated or semi-automated means; or are based outside Georgia but process local data using technical means available in Georgia. This means that the law applies to: all companies, institutions where personal data of a person is processed. Video, audio monitoring. Exception: completely personal and family activities of a natural person, which are not related to entrepreneurial or professional activities. In addition, the law does not apply to the processing of personal data of a legal entity. The focus of the law is the personal data of a natural person.

Divorce can be done through a notary (by mutual agreement) or through a court. The article explains the procedure, the required documents and deadlines, the rules for dividing alimony and joint property, child custody, and when a lawyer is necessary.

In 2026, opening an account with a Georgian bank became more difficult: banks aligned their procedures with FATF standards and require confirmation of the source of funds and purpose of the account. This article explains why non-residents are being rejected, what documents to prepare, and how to pass KYC at Bank of Georgia and TBC the first time.

When the client fully cooperates with the bank, fills out the relevant questionnaires in good faith, submits the requested documentation, and additionally expresses his willingness to provide the bank with the necessary information at any time, there is clearly no legal basis for closing the account.

The blog addresses the issue of authorship of a product created by artificial intelligence. What is the line between creativity and the use of algorithms? What should a business consider when creating a product using artificial intelligence?