Invest in Georgia: a guide for foreign investors
Property in Tbilisi and Batumi, companies, free zones and growing sectors: the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Georgia’s guides to investing, knowing what to expect.
Sources: Geostat, PwC, Galt & Taggart; yields are gross averages
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Real estate investments
Prices, areas and yields: 8.4% gross in Tbilisi and 7.1% in Batumi in 2026.
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How to buy property
The step-by-step process, documents and costs.
Learn more →Investing in Tbilisi
Neighbourhoods, prices and rental demand in the capital.
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Investing in Batumi
Seaside, tourism and short lets on the Black Sea.
Learn more →The advantages at a glance
Low, simple taxes
Companies pay 15% only on distributed profits; small businesses can pay 1% on turnover.
An open market
Foreigners buy non-agricultural property and open companies without needing a local partner.
The ITAGEO network
One contact who coordinates your operation, from search to signing.
A country open to foreign investors
In Georgia a foreigner can own 100% of a company and buy non-agricultural property in their own name. The economy grew 7.5% in 2025, companies pay 15% only on distributed profits, and gross rental yields were 8.4% in Tbilisi and 7.1% in Batumi in 2026.
Georgia gives foreign investors direct access to its market, without the restrictions found in other countries, with fast procedures and low taxes. Here are our guides for each type of investment, with data, sources and risks.
Looking at a property, a company or a strategic sector? ITAGEO supports you with local knowledge and a network of hand-picked local partners.
Tbilisi · project renderingFour things to know
- Your home countryIf you remain tax resident elsewhere, income and assets in Georgia may have to be declared there too. See Taxes in Georgia.
- CurrencyMany prices are in dollars, much income in lari.
- ChecksDeveloper, title and contract must be verified before signing.
- PoliticsEU accession is effectively suspended; the EU free trade agreement remains in force.
Frequently asked questions
Can foreigners invest freely in Georgia?
Yes. They can own 100% of a company and buy non-agricultural property in their own name. Agricultural land is reserved for Georgian citizens, with limited exceptions.
What do foreigners most often invest in in Georgia?
Buying an apartment in Tbilisi or Batumi to let, and setting up as an individual entrepreneur or opening a company to work from Georgia.
How much does property yield in Georgia?
Average gross yields were 8.4% in Tbilisi (May 2026) and 7.1% in Batumi (Q1 2026), before taxes and costs.
Sources (6)
- Geostat, Gross Domestic Product of Georgia in 2025, January 2026
- Galt & Taggart via GBC: Tbilisi residential market, May 2026, July 2026
- GBC on Public Registry and Galt & Taggart data: Batumi market, Q1 2026, June 2026
- PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries, Georgia: corporate income tax, reviewed 2 September 2026
- PB Services: Georgia's free industrial zones compared, April 2025
- European Commission report on Georgia, 4 November 2025 (JAMnews)
Note. This information is current as of October 2026 and may change. It is a general overview, not tax or legal advice for your case: check the rules in force with a professional before you decide, or contact the Chamber.
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