Why choose FIZ Tbilisi?
The Tbilisi Free Zone (TFZ) is the only free industrial zone in the capital of Georgia, offering unique advantages such as access to human resources, airport and digital infrastructure. TFZ residents are fully exempt from the following taxes:
- Corporate income tax – 0 % instead of the usual 15 %.
- VAT on transactions within the zone – 0 %.
- Customs duties on import/export – 0 % when transiting through the zone.
- Tax on dividends – 0 % when profit is paid.
⚡️ Tbilisi FIZ allows IT companies to legally acquire “white” offshore status, avoiding the risk of being blacklisted by the EU.
Step‐by‐step company registration in NIZ Tbilisi
- Online consultation and name reservation – 0–1 day.
- Preparation of Articles of Association (in English and Georgian) and agreement with TFZ – 1 day.
- Submission of documents to TFZ single window – 1 day.
- Obtaining FIZ Enterprise certificate – 1 day.
- Account opening (Bank of Georgia/TBC Digital) – 1–3 days.
The average time of registration in TFZ is 2–4 days, and in case of remote filing – up to 3 days.
Cost: what is included in the service?
- FIZ Enterprise license.
- Legal address in TFZ.
- Notary services and translation.
Who is suitable for FIZ Tbilisi?
- SaaS and AI services – 0 % tax on profits and dividends, ease of exporting digital services.
- Data centers and hosting – cheap import of servers without duties, stable power supply.
- E‐commerce – fast service with delivery from TBS airport, 0 % VAT on re‐exports.
- Financial technologies – “white” compliance for services such as Stripe, PayPal and EU banks.
Location and infrastructure
TFZ Tbilisi is located 30 minutes from the city center and 40 km from the international airport. A new expressway connects TFZ with seaports in Poti and Batumi (300 km). The zone offers ready‐made office space from 30 to 200 m² and warehouses from 100 to 800 m² with the possibility to accommodate servers.
Real case study
A distributor company purchased 1 million USD worth of goods, placed them in the TFZ warehouse and sold them to Azerbaijan and Turkey, earning 500,000 USD. Taxes: 0 % VAT, 0 % duties, 0 % on dividends. Savings compared to the classical scheme amounted to about 115,000 USD.
FAQ about FIZ Tbilisi
- Is it necessary to appoint a local director?
- No, a foreign founder is enough, the director can be a non‐resident.
- Is it possible to register remotely?
- Yes, it is possible by power of attorney or with electronic signature through TFZ portal.
- How do I keep records if there are no taxes?
- Minimum requirements: sales and purchase ledger and annual balance sheet (CIT is 0).
Conclusion
TFZ Tbilisi is an ideal platform for IT and e‐commerce companies needing a “clean” offshore status in Georgia. Registration takes 3–4 days and savings on CIT and VAT can reach 20–30 % of turnover.
Open a company in NIZ Tbilisi in 3 days
Leave a request and our specialists will reserve a name, prepare articles of association and help you formalize your IT company in Tbilisi FIZ on a turnkey basis.
- Free preliminary tax calculation.
- Support 24/7.
- Account opening in Bank of Georgia or TBC Bank.