Political Law in Georgia

Political Law

How is a party registered?

At the National Agency of Public Registry, including tax registration; the application is examined within one month, and the certificate is issued within 7 days.

From whom may donations not be accepted?

From a person without Georgian citizenship, from a legal entity, from a public institution, and anonymously; an anonymous amount is transferred to the budget.

What is the limit for one donor?

An annual donation to one party must not exceed 60 000 GEL; donations made to several parties in total must also not exceed this limit.

Which party receives state funding?

One that received at least 1% of the valid votes in the last parliamentary elections; each of the first 50 000 votes is valued at 15 GEL, each subsequent one at 5 GEL.

When must the financial declaration be submitted?

By 1 February of each year, to the State Audit Office, with an auditor’s conclusion; a turnover of up to 10 000 GEL is reported without a conclusion.

5 min·9 Jan 2026

A Political Party as a Legal Institution

A political party is a voluntary, independent association of citizens formed on a common ideological and organizational basis, registered as established by law and operating within the Constitution. A party is a non-profit legal entity; Civil Code provisions apply to it unless they contradict this law. The law defines the party’s creation and activity, the legality and transparency of its finances, and liability for violations, and extends to persons with a declared party-political aim using material resources.

Political Law

How is a party registered?

At the National Agency of Public Registry, including tax registration; the application is examined within one month, and the certificate is issued within 7 days.

From whom may donations not be accepted?

From a person without Georgian citizenship, from a legal entity, from a public institution, and anonymously; an anonymous amount is transferred to the budget.

What is the limit for one donor?

An annual donation to one party must not exceed 60 000 GEL; donations made to several parties in total must also not exceed this limit.

Which party receives state funding?

One that received at least 1% of the valid votes in the last parliamentary elections; each of the first 50 000 votes is valued at 15 GEL, each subsequent one at 5 GEL.

When must the financial declaration be submitted?

By 1 February of each year, to the State Audit Office, with an auditor’s conclusion; a turnover of up to 10 000 GEL is reported without a conclusion.

5 min·9 Jan 2026

A Political Party as a Legal Institution