Digital nomads

Who this page is for

For freelancers, remote employees and entrepreneurs working from Georgia for foreign clients or employers.

We cover company registration and residence in detail on separate pages. This page links them to a nomad's daily life.

Our role

We are not tax advisers or a law firm. Advice comes from licensed partner accountants and lawyers.

We arrange the flat, the bank, the internet, coworking and consultations, and explain every step in your language.

Why Georgia

Many nomads choose Georgia for the long visa-free stay, good internet and the pace of life.

The UTC+4 time zone is convenient for working with both European and Asian clients.

Mountains, sea and wine country are a few hours away, and a weekend easily turns into a trip.

Visa-free stay

Citizens of many countries can stay in Georgia visa-free for a long time, and the period depends on citizenship.

Citizens of some countries need a visa, and this must be clarified before arrival.

We explain the rule for your period on the visa page and check it before you arrive.

Counting the period

The period is counted from the date of entry, and leaving and returning does not always reset it.

We record every entry and exit in a table, so that you know your last day exactly.

If in doubt, we check the rule with the immigration service or a lawyer.

Overstaying

Overstaying can lead to a sanction, a fine or a restriction on future entry.

It often happens through inattention, especially when trips run into one another.

So we send you a reminder before the period ends and plan the next step together.

Residence

If you stay longer than the visa-free period, you need a basis for a residence permit.

The basis can be work, business, property, study or family, under specific conditions.

We explain the routes to residence on the residence permit page, and a lawyer checks which suits you.

Tax residency

If you live in Georgia for more than a certain number of days in a year, you may become tax resident here.

Tax residency is not the same as residence - it concerns tax rules, not the right to stay.

An accountant checks the day count and its consequences for your situation.

Your own country's taxes

Moving to Georgia does not always automatically end your tax obligations at home.

Some countries tax citizens or former residents for a long time, wherever they live.

So we recommend consulting an accountant or adviser in your country, alongside our accountant.

Double taxation treaties

Georgia has treaties with many countries to avoid double taxation.

They determine which country has the right to tax and how tax already paid is credited.

Using a treaty often requires a certificate of tax residency.

Individual entrepreneur

Many nomads register in Georgia as individual entrepreneurs.

Registration takes place at the House of Justice and is often quick.

It is not the right route for everyone, and before deciding an accountant looks at your income and your country.

Small business status

An individual entrepreneur can obtain small business status under certain conditions.

The status has its own conditions, exclusions and thresholds, and not every activity qualifies.

We explain the details in the business section, on the small business status page.

A company or an entrepreneur

For some people a company is better, for example if you have employees or several partners.

A company has more reporting and costs, but in some cases gives more flexibility.

The accountant and lawyer assess the choice together.

Tax returns and an accountant

After registration, tax returns must be filed regularly, even when there is no income.

A late return can lead to a fine.

We arrange monthly or periodic accounting support, so that you do not miss deadlines.

Bank account

Opening an account depends on the bank's internal rules, and the bank may ask for extra documents.

Often they need a passport, a document confirming income or activity, and an address.

We prepare the visit, translate the documents and come with you to the bank with an interpreter.

Currency and transfers

Receiving money from foreign clients and converting it to lari needs separate planning.

Some banks and services exchange currency on better terms, and the cost hides in fees.

We cover transfers in detail on the money transfers page.

A flat for a nomad

For a nomad the flat is also the workplace: a desk, a chair, light and quiet matter as much as the view.

At viewings we test the internet speed and assess where the desk will go.

A separate room for work often changes daily life, especially for couples.

Ergonomics

A few months of working at the kitchen table takes a real toll on your back and neck.

A monitor, a keyboard and a good chair can be bought or rented locally.

Some owners agree to add a desk or chair themselves, if you ask before signing.

Monthly or yearly rent

For the first months many choose monthly rent, to try out the city and the neighbourhood.

Monthly rent is often more expensive per month, but it gives flexibility.

Once you decide to stay, we sign a long-term contract following the rules on the rental page.

Internet and backup

Fibre internet in the cities is often fast and stable, but it depends on the address.

For important calls, always have a backup - mobile internet.

In a power cut, an uninterruptible power supply for the router often saves a call.

Coworking spaces

Tbilisi and Batumi have several coworking spaces, with daily and monthly plans.

Coworking reduces the loneliness of working from home and brings new acquaintances.

We check the internet, phone booths, opening hours and atmosphere before you take a monthly plan.

Working from cafés

Many cafés happily welcome people working on laptops, with fast Wi-Fi.

For an important call a café is often noisy, and coworking is better for that.

You will find your favourite places yourself in the first weeks; we send you a starting list.

Time zone

Georgia is in the UTC+4 time zone and does not switch to summer time.

This means the difference with Europe changes with the season.

You set the schedule for client calls in advance, so that night-time meetings stay the exception.

Insurance

Short-trip travel insurance often does not cover a long stay.

For a nomad, health insurance that covers long-term living in Georgia is better.

We choose the policy together with our insurance section.

Health

Many clinics in Tbilisi serve foreign patients, and some doctors speak foreign languages.

Dentistry, a check-up and a doctor's visit can often be arranged quickly.

Our health section helps with choosing a clinic and a doctor.

Phone and number

A local number is needed for the bank, couriers and two-factor authentication.

People often keep their home-country number, especially because of their banks.

Two SIM cards or an eSIM make it easy to use both numbers side by side.

Equipment and data

A laptop is a nomad's most valuable possession, and losing it stops work.

Regular backups, a password manager and equipment insurance reduce this risk.

Repairs are often possible in the cities, but some parts take time to arrive.

Safety

Georgia is a safe and hospitable country for many foreigners.

Ordinary caution is still needed: do not leave equipment unattended in a café.

The emergency number is 112.

Language

In Tbilisi and Batumi you can often get by in English and Russian; in the regions it is harder.

A few Georgian words and knowing the alphabet make daily life noticeably easier.

Where needed, we find Georgian courses or a tutor.

The nomad community

Tbilisi and Batumi have an active community of nomads and remote workers.

Meetups, language exchanges and group hikes are common.

This community is often the best source of advice: on flats, doctors and what is worth seeing.

Tbilisi

Tbilisi is the main city for nomads: coworking, cafés, culture and the airport.

Vake, Saburtalo, Vera and Sololaki are popular neighbourhoods among nomads.

The city is cold in winter, and a well-heated flat is essential for working comfortably.

Batumi

Batumi is the seaside alternative, with a calmer pace, especially out of season.

In summer the city is crowded; in winter it is quiet and rainy.

In Batumi we check a flat's internet and damp especially carefully.

Mountains and regions

Some nomads spend a few weeks in the mountains or in wine country.

Internet is weak in some villages, and its quality varies between guesthouses and homes.

Before booking we check the internet with the host and recommend a mobile backup.

With a family

Being a nomad with a family means that, along with a flat and internet, you need a school or kindergarten.

The child's basis for staying and documents need separate planning.

We cover choosing schools and kindergartens on a separate page.

With a pet

Many nomads travel with a pet, and not every owner accepts animals.

We explain the rules for bringing an animal on the moving page.

When searching for a flat we put the pet in the brief from the start.

The pace of life

Gyms, pools, yoga and hiking balance out the working day.

The Georgian supra and hospitality quickly turn new acquaintances into friends.

We cover tours and weekend trips in the tours section.

Transport

In Tbilisi the metro, buses and taxi apps make getting around easy.

Travel between cities is possible by train, minibus or with a driver.

We cover transport in detail in the transport section.

Post and parcels

Items ordered online often arrive via customs and a courier.

Customs rules apply to some parcels above a certain value.

We sort out address and courier questions as soon as you arrive.

Working for Georgian clients

If you work for a Georgian company or client, this raises other questions about your stay and taxes.

Sometimes registration or a legal basis for work is needed.

A lawyer and an accountant check this before the contract is signed.

Leaving and returning

Many nomads use Georgia as a base and travel to other countries from time to time.

Every exit and entry affects the count for your stay and for tax.

So we put your travel plan into a table and track the deadlines together.

Planning a budget

Beyond rent, a nomad's monthly budget includes utilities, coworking, insurance, an accountant and tax.

One-off costs are often forgotten: the deposit, registration, translation and equipment.

We draw up the budget table together in the first conversation, based on your lifestyle.

Timing

Finding a flat on monthly rent often takes a few days.

Registering as an individual entrepreneur is often quick, while the bank sometimes takes extra time.

A tax plan is better made before you arrive, so that you work correctly from the first month.

Common mistakes

Forgetting to count the period, until you are stopped at the border.

Thinking that moving to Georgia automatically ends your taxes at home.

A flat whose internet was fast only in the listing.

What we need from you

Your citizenship, how long you expect to stay and who you work for.

Whether you have your own company or entrepreneur status in another country.

The city, budget, family, pets and anything essential for your work.

Cost

Rent, coworking and bank fees are set by the respective providers.

An accountant's and a lawyer's consultation are separate lines, and we send you their terms in advance.

Our help is agreed in advance, and we add nothing to partners' prices.