Lottery Regulations in Georgia | Legal.ge

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How much is a draw permit?

The permit fee for a promotional draw is 10% of the prize fund value.

Is a permit mandatory for all contests?

No, if the contest does not involve randomness (e.g., a jury judges work), a permit is not required.

When do I pay the fee?

The fee must be paid before obtaining the permit.

What document regulates the draw?

The main document is the draw regulation, approved by the Revenue Service.

Lottery Regulations: Organization and Conduct

Lottery Regulations cover the rules for organizing lotteries, lotto, and similar games. In Georgia, exclusive rights are granted for organizing the lottery, but businesses can conduct small-scale promotional draws. This service targets companies wishing to legally conduct draws for product promotion. Regulations cover ticket security, prize fund guarantees, and consumer rights. Any type of draw (e.g., via ticket purchase) without a permit is illegal. Lawyer assistance is needed to determine if your activity requires a permit and how to execute it.

What Does This Service Cover?

Specialists on Legal.ge offer:

Activity Qualification: Determining if the planned event is a lottery/draw under the law.
Obtaining Permit: Getting a promotional draw permit from the Revenue Service.
Regulation: Drafting the legal document for draw terms.
Taxation: Explaining prize fund taxation rules.
Monitoring: Legal oversight of the draw process.
Reporting: Submitting reports to the regulator.

Common Situations When You Need a Lawyer

A lawyer helps with lotteries when:

Unauthorized Draw: You started a social media draw and received a warning.
Prize Dispute: A winner claims a prize, but you disagree due to rule violation.
Tax Fine: You failed to pay tax on the prize fund and were fined.
SMS Contest: You want to run an SMS draw and need a permit.
Audit: You need a legal audit of the draw process for credibility.

Georgian Legal Framework

Regulated by the Law "On Organization of Lotteries, Games of Chance and other Prize Games" and "On Licenses and Permits."

Process: How Collaboration with a Specialist Works

The process includes:

Analysis: Legal assessment of the idea.
Documents: Preparing the regulation.
Permit: Submitting application.
Conducting: Managing the draw.
Completion: Reporting.

Why Choose Legal.ge?

Organizing lotteries and draws involves risks. Legal.ge connects you with lawyers who will help execute marketing activities legally. Find a specialist on Legal.ge.