An audit or inspection conducted by state regulatory bodies is a stressful process for any business. A surprise check may reveal violations that the company management was unaware of, often resulting in substantial fines or license revocation. "License Audit Preparation" is a specialized legal service aimed at preparing a company fully for an upcoming inspection. This involves pre-checking documentation, processes, and infrastructure so that the business is maximally protected during the actual audit.
What does the Audit Preparation service cover?
Our specialists simulate a real inspection and offer:
- Mock Audit: Acting as the regulator and checking the company using exactly the same criteria as the state agency.
- Gap Analysis of Documentation: Comparing existing documentation with legal requirements and identifying deficiencies.
- Remediation: Developing and implementing a plan to correct identified violations before the audit.
- Staff Briefing: Training employees on how to behave when interacting with inspectors and what information to provide.
- Representation During Audit: The lawyer's physical presence during the actual inspection to protect the client's rights.
- Response Preparation: Preparing reasoned responses and explanations to audit findings (protocols).
Common scenarios when you need this service
Advance preparation is critical in the following situations:
- When the company receives a notification about a planned inspection (e.g., environmental or labor inspection).
- In the financial sector (currency exchange bureaus, pawnshops, MFIs) before periodic checks by the National Bank.
- When a company plans to expand or modify a license, which automatically triggers a regulator's visit.
- If a strict inspection was conducted at a competitor company and there is an expectation that sector-wide checks will begin.
- When management changes and the new leadership wants to know how legally secure the company is.
Georgian Legal Framework
The inspection process is regulated by the "Law of Georgia on Control of Entrepreneurial Activity," which protects businesses from groundless inspections. According to this law, the controlling body often needs a court order to start an inspection (except for tax and some specific areas). Also, the "General Administrative Code" applies, defining the rules of administrative proceedings. When violations are detected, the "Code of Administrative Offences" or special laws (e.g., "On Competition") are applied.
Process: How specialists work
The lawyer reviews the acts of the last inspection and current activities. Then a "stress test" is conducted: document archives, software, and infrastructure are checked. For example, when preparing for a labor safety audit, the lawyer and a safety specialist check logs, briefing protocols, and risk assessment documents. After the mock audit, a list of recommendations is drawn up, the implementation of which reduces the risk of fines by 90%.
Why choose a specialist on Legal.ge?
Legal.ge's database includes lawyers who have experience working in regulatory bodies and know "what the inspector is looking for." With their help, you will face the inspection prepared, calm, and protected, which is a guarantee of your business stability.
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