Introduction: Privileges and Responsibilities of Private Aviation
Owning and operating a private jet is a symbol of status, freedom, and efficiency, but at the same time, it is a complex legal and technical process. Private jet registration in Georgia is becoming increasingly attractive to international businessmen and corporations due to simplified bureaucracy, a favorable tax environment, and legislation harmonized with EASA standards. Private aircraft registration (General Aviation) implies that the aircraft is used for non-commercial purposes—to transport the owner or their guests. This status exempts the owner from the complex obligation of obtaining an AOC, although safety and airworthiness requirements remain at the highest level. Correctly structured registration ensures asset protection, confidentiality, and operational flexibility.
What Does Private Jet Registration Service Cover?
The service is built on a "turnkey" principle for high-value assets. Specialists offer:
- Structuring and Tax Planning: Selecting the optimal legal structure (e.g., creating a Special Purpose Company - SPC) for aircraft ownership and optimizing VAT/import tax.
- Registration with Civil Aviation Agency: Assigning the 4L (Georgia) prefix and obtaining all necessary certificates (CoR, CoA, Radio License).
- NCC (Non-Commercial Complex) Declaration: Declaring the operation of complex non-commercial aircraft in accordance with EASA rules.
- Organizing Technical Management (CAMO): Signing contracts with certified organizations that will ensure the aircraft's continuous airworthiness.
- Crew License Validation: Recognition of foreign pilot licenses by the Georgian Agency.
- Privacy Protection: Protecting the confidentiality of the owner's identity to a high standard within the framework of the law.
Common Situations and Scenarios
A typical scenario involves a foreign investor who wants to register their Gulfstream or Bombardier in Georgia to avoid European bureaucracy while maintaining European standards. Lawyers create a Georgian company that becomes the formal owner of the aircraft and perform the registration. A second scenario is corporate flights: a company uses a jet to transport directors. A clear distinction between private and commercial flights is needed to avoid violating the law on "illegal commercial transport." A third case is managing the aircraft through a management company: the owner hires a professional operator who takes care of pilots, hangar, and maintenance, while the lawyer monitors the contract terms.
Georgian Legal Framework
The field is regulated by the Air Code of Georgia and international conventions (Chicago, Cape Town). For private jets, the EASA Part-NCC (Non-Commercial operations with Complex motor-powered aircraft) regulation, which Georgia has implemented, is particularly important. This means that a private jet operator must adhere to almost the same safety standards as an airline, but without a commercial license. From a tax perspective, the Tax Code of Georgia defines import taxation rules, where a temporary admission regime can be used under certain conditions.
Process: Registration Steps
The process begins with preliminary consultation and pre-buy inspection. Then the aircraft is de-registered from the previous registry and imported (or transited) into Georgia. GCAA inspectors conduct a thorough inspection. Simultaneously, Operations Manuals are prepared, and the maintenance program is approved. After receiving the Certificate of Registration, the aircraft is assigned a 4L number and is ready for flight anywhere in the world.
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