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GEORGIA'S
Gateway to growth
Nestled at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, Georgia offers a wealth of business opportunities for foreign investors.
With a low tax burden, liberal business environment and a diverse mix of fast-growing industries, Georgia has attracted a steady stream of foreign direct investment.
From hydroelectric power to high-tech industrial facilities, foreign investments in Georgia’s flourishing economy range from energy, IT and advanced manufacturing to tourism, real estate, Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and logistics. The country has established a reputation as a reliable investment partner with a thriving environment for business growth.
$6.7b
From 2021-2024 FDI of
Favorable business environment
Georgia’s buoyant market offers access to trade with 2.3 billion people through a series of free trade agreements. This is buttressed by its Association Agreement with the EU, signed in 2014, EU Candidate status granted in 2023, and free trade agreements with China, Turkey and all CIS countries.
2nd
in operational efficiency*
1st
Georgia is ranked:
globally for business location*
8th
in the OECD FDI Regulatory Restrictiveness Index
Energy
of Georgia’s electricity is generated by hydropower
77%
3.7m
Georgia is one of the top countries worldwide for water resources per capita. With abundant sunlight and wind energy, overseas investors are flocking to the country to help develop its renewable energy industry as the growing economy boosts demand for electricity.
In 2023, Georgia became a net electricity exporter
100MW
Georgia's estimated wind energy potential
Numerous multinational tech companies have offices and staff in Tbilisi, and the Georgian government is making it even easier for others to follow.
Technology
46,000
$2.56b
is the value of Georgia's service exports
employees in offshore IT and business processing activities
122,000
people have graduated with bachelor's, master's and professional degrees over the past five years
8,200
students are enrolled in IT programs
Georgia is historically a centre for spa and wellness tourism, boasting unique balneal waters, mud resources and mountainous landscapes. Recently, Georgia hosted the winter games for the 2025 European Youth Olympic Festival.
The capital Tbilisi is a key destination with 512 hotels, 48,000 rooms country wide. Batumi is the second most visited city.
Hospitality
9.7%
GDP grew 9.8% between 2021-2023 to
$30.7b
tourism revenue in 2024
$4.5b
seaside resort hotels
482
annual tourist visitors per year
+7m
Your business future
Investors can benefit from Free Industrial Zones (FIZ) in the capital Tbilisi, at the seaport of Poti and at Kutaisi with its international airport. Companies located in the FIZ are exempt from all taxes except Personal Income Tax.
TBILISI
POTI
KUTAISI
A population of
Businesses will find doing business in Georgia easier than almost anywhere in the world:
The government invests heavily in infrastructure to develop Georgia as a regional hub for transport and logistics, with key projects including the East-West highway, new Deep-Sea Port and the Baku-Tbilisi-Kars rail line.
Investors in sectors including electronics, automotive and aerospace, advanced manufacturing and logistics are eligible for FDI grants and up to 15% cashback on investment costs, including workforce training. Government incentives include subsidies for loan interest payments and Collateral Guarantee co-financing up to 80% of the principal.
1
Starting a business takes just
(9.3 days is the OECD High Income Countries average)
Obtaining a construction permit takes
63
(152.3 days is the OECD HIC average)
day
days
Free Industrial Zones
Infrastructure
Free Industrial Zones
East-West highway
Baku-Tbilisi-Kars rail line
ANAKLIA
Infrastructure
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for taxation*
6th
*in the World Bank's Business Ready Index
Batumi
International airport
BAKU
Kars
4 TWh
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From Silk Road to global gateway: Discover more about investing in Georgia, here
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