Why Tbilisi FIZ?
The Tbilisi Free Zone (TFZ) is the only free industrial zone in the capital region, providing companies with unique access to labor, airport and state-of-the-art digital resources. TFZ residents enjoy a number of exclusive tax advantages:
- Corporate tax – 0% instead of the usual 15 %.
- VAT on transactions between residents of the zone – 0 %.
- Import and export duties – 0 % on the movement of goods through the zone.
- Dividend tax – 0 % on payment of profits.
⚡️ Tbilisi FIZ provides IT‐companies with an opportunity to legally obtain the status of a “white” offshore (Offshore Georgia) without the risk of being blacklisted in the EU.
Stages of company registration in NIZ Tbilisi
- Online consultation and name reservation – 0-1 day.
- Preparation of Articles of Association (in English/Georgian) and agreement with TFZ – 1 day.
- Submission of documents to TFZ single window – 1 day.
- Obtaining FIZ Enterprise certificate – 1 day.
- Opening a bank account (Bank of Georgia/TBC Digital) – 1-3 days.
On average, the whole process takes from 2 to 4 days, in case of remote submission – up to 3 days.
Services and cost
- FIZ Enterprise license.
- Legal address in the free zone.
- Notary services and translation of documents.
Who is FIZ Tbilisi suitable for?
- SaaS and AI services – 0 % on CIT and dividends, simplified export of digital services.
- Data centers and hosting – low duty-free server import costs, reliable power supply.
- E‐commerce hubs – fast delivery from TBS airport, 0 % VAT on re‐exports.
- Financial technology – white-label reputation for Stripe, PayPal and EU banks.
Location and infrastructure
TFZ Tbilisi is located 30 minutes from the center and 40 km from the international airport. A new highway connects TFZ with the ports of Poti and Batumi (300 km). The zone offers ready office space from 30 to 200 m² and warehouses from 100 to 800 m² with the possibility of colocating for servers.
Real case study
A distributor company purchased 1 million USD worth of goods, placed them in a TFZ warehouse and sold them in Azerbaijan and Turkey, earning 500,000 USD. Taxes: 0 % VAT, 0 % duty, 0 % on dividends. Savings compared to traditional schemes amounted to about 115,000 USD.
Frequently asked questions about PPE Tbilisi
- Do I need a local director?
- No, a foreign founder is sufficient; the director can be a non-resident.
- Can I register remotely?
- Yes, by power of attorney or with an electronic signature through the TFZ portal.
- How to keep records if there are no taxes?
- Minimum required: sales/purchase book and annual balance sheet (0 CIT lines).
Conclusion
TFZ Tbilisi is an ideal platform for IT and e‐commerce companies in need of a “white” offshore in Georgia. The registration process takes 3-4 days and savings on CIT and VAT can reach 20-30 % of turnover.
Open your company in Tbilisi SSB in 3 days
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- Free preliminary tax calculation.
- Support 24/7.
- Account opening in Bank of Georgia or TBC Bank.