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Business Investment Visas

Can I get permanent residency immediately?

Only investors who invest $300,000 can receive a 5-year investment residence permit, which converts to permanent residency after 5 years of maintaining the investment/turnover.

Does the property value include VAT?

No, the minimum investment amount ($100,000 or $300,000) is calculated based on the market value determined by an auditor, excluding taxes.

Can I sell the property after getting residency?

If you sell the property, your residence permit will be revoked unless you immediately purchase another property of equal or greater value (Substitution).

Do cryptocurrency investments count?

Generally, no. Investments must be in tangible assets or business capital registered in Georgia. Crypto holdings must be converted to fiat/assets to qualify.

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Business Investment Visa is a program offered by the Georgian government allowing foreign investors and their family members to obtain permanent or long-term residency rights in exchange for a significant contribution to the economy. This is the most prestigious and stable immigration status, which can eventually lead to citizenship. The program includes two main paths: purchasing real estate or direct business investment. Investment amounts and conditions are strictly regulated by law, so qualified legal assistance is essential for audit valuation, proof of funds, and correct application submission.

What Does the Business Investment Visa Service Cover?

Our service provides full legal support for the investment process:

  • Investment Residence ($300,000): Obtaining permanent residence by investing $300,000 in business or real estate (after 5 years).
  • Short-term Residence ($100,000): Obtaining a 1-year renewable residence permit based on purchasing real estate worth $100,000.
  • Audit Valuation: Organizing an official valuation of the investment or property by a licensed auditor.
  • Turnover Verification: For business investments, monitoring the company's annual turnover confirmation (necessary to maintain residency).
  • Family Applications: Obtaining residence permits for the investor's spouse, minor children, and dependent parents.

Real-World Situations When You Need This Service

Investors often face the following issues:

  • Property Valuation: An investor bought an apartment for $105,000, but the auditor valued it at $95,000. Residency was denied. The lawyer helps assess risks beforehand.
  • Turnover Failure: An investment residence holder failed to show the legally required turnover. Alternative ways to maintain status need to be found.
  • Property Sale: An investor sold the apartment linked to their residency. By law, status is revoked. The lawyer helps with timely substitution of property.
  • Source of Funds: The bank requests documents proving the legality of the investment funds.

Georgian Legal Framework

Investment visas are regulated by Article 19 of the "Law on the Legal Status of Aliens and Stateless Persons". The definition of investment is clarified by the "Law on Promotion and Guarantees of Investment Activity". The auditor's report, issued by an accredited appraiser, is of decisive importance.

Process: How a Specialist Works

The lawyer's work includes:

  1. Due Diligence: Legal check of the investment object (company or real estate).
  2. Transaction: Signing the purchase agreement and monitoring the fund transfer.
  3. Legalization: Submitting the application to the PSDA and obtaining the residence card.

Why Legal.ge?

Legal.ge offers access to lawyers with years of experience working with major foreign investors. Investment residency is a path to Georgian citizenship. We will help ensure this path is safe and legal.

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