Europe
Nomad Score
8/10
Avg Monthly Cost
$1,100
Internet Speed
45 Mbps
Safety
Very Safe
Georgia offers one of the most tax-friendly regimes for freelancers. Small Business Status gives 1% tax on revenue under 500K GEL. Individual Entrepreneur status is easy to set up. No worldwide taxation for non-residents.
Income Tax
20% (flat)
Capital Gains
20%
VAT / Sales Tax
18%
Tax Year
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Special Tax Regimes
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Citizens of 95+ countries can enter Georgia without a visa and stay for up to 365 days. One of the most generous visa-free policies in the world.
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Georgia's official digital nomad program launched in 2020. Allows remote workers to stay for up to one year with potential for renewal and residency pathway.
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Electronic visa for nationals who don't qualify for visa-free entry. Valid for tourism, business, or medical purposes with 30-90 day stays.
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Residence permit for foreign nationals employed by Georgian companies or registered as Individual Entrepreneurs. Includes the new IT-sector permit with 3-year validity.
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Residence permit for foreign nationals who own real estate in Georgia worth $100,000 or more. Renewable annually with no work requirements.
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Five-year residence permit for foreign nationals investing $300,000+ in Georgia. Fastest path to permanent residency through investment.
$1,100/month
Average for a comfortable nomad lifestyle
Basic public healthcare is free but limited. Private clinics in Tbilisi are decent and affordable. Serious cases may require travel to Turkey or Europe.
Bank of Georgia and TBC Bank open accounts for foreigners with just a passport. Process takes 30 minutes. Online banking is excellent.
Extremely safe. Very low crime rates. Tbilisi is walkable at all hours. Friendly locals. Avoid the conflict zones near South Ossetia and Abkhazia.