Georgia serves as the critical linchpin of the "Middle Corridor," linking Europe to Central Asia and China. However, moving cargo through Georgian territory under the Customs Transit Procedure involves more than just logistical coordination; it requires strict adherence to the Customs Code of Georgia to avoid heavy fines and confiscation. At Legal Sandbox Georgia, we provide comprehensive legal oversight for international logistics companies and traders moving goods from the ports of Poti and Batumi to the borders of Azerbaijan (Red Bridge), Armenia (Sadakhlo), Turkey (Sarpi), and Russia (Lars). We ensure that your transit declarations are legally flawless, preventing delays that disrupt the entire supply chain.
Our legal team actively manages the financial liabilities associated with transit. Under Georgian law, the holder of the transit procedure is financially responsible for the customs debt should the goods fail to leave the country. We assist in structuring and submitting the necessary Customs Guarantees (bank guarantees or insurance policies) to the Revenue Service, ensuring they cover the potential tax liability without over-encumbering your capital. We also advise on complex "chain transactions" where ownership of the goods changes while in transit, ensuring that the commercial documents align perfectly with the customs declarations to prevent accusations of smuggling or unauthorized disposition.
We act as your on-the-ground legal counsel when complications arise. Whether it is a discrepancy in weight at the border weighing station, a broken lead seal, or a forced deviation from the authorized route, our lawyers intervene immediately to represent your interests before the customs authorities. We ensure that the transit procedure is closed correctly in the ASYCUDA system upon exit, discharging your liability and freeing up your guarantees for future shipments. Our oversight ensures that Georgia remains a swift corridor for your business, not a legal bottleneck.
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