Why choose FIZ Tbilisi?
The Tbilisi Free Zone (TFZ) is a unique free industrial zone in the capital city that provides direct access to labor resources, an airport and advanced digital infrastructure. TFZ residents have the opportunity to benefit from a full exemption from:
- Income tax – 0 % instead of the standard 15 %.
- VAT for transactions between residents – 0 %.
- Import/export duties – 0 % when transiting through the zone.
- Tax on dividends – 0 % when repatriating profits.
⚡️ Tbilisi FIZ provides IT companies with a legal way to obtain “white” offshore status (offshore Georgia), avoiding the risks associated with EU blacklists.
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 a single “one-day” TFZ window – 1 day.
- Obtaining FIZ Enterprise certificate – 1 day.
- Opening an account (with Bank of Georgia or TBC Digital) – 1–3 days.
Average time of registration in TFZ is 2–4 days with remote submission of documents – up to 3 days.
What does the service fee include?
- FIZ Enterprise license.
- Legal address in TFZ.
- Notary services and translation.
For which companies is FIZ Tbilisi suitable?
- SaaS / AI services – 0 % income tax and dividends, easy export of digital products.
- Data centers / hosting – duty‐free import of servers, stable source of electricity.
- E‐commerce hubs – fast delivery from TBS airport, 0 % VAT on re‐exports.
- Financial technology – white‐label status to work with Stripe, PayPal and EU banks.
Geographical location and infrastructure
Tbilisi FIZ is located 30 minutes from the city center and 40 km from the international airport. A new expressway connects TFZ with the seaports of Poti and Batumi (300 km). The zone offers ready offices from 30 to 200 m², as well as warehouses from 100 to 800 m² with the possibility of renting colocation racks for servers.
Example of a successful case study
A distributor company purchased goods worth 1 million USD, placed them in the TFZ warehouse and sold them to Azerbaijan and Turkey with a profit of 500,000 USD. Taxes: 0 % VAT, 0 % duties, 0 % on dividends. Savings compared to the traditional scheme amounted to about 115,000 USD.
Frequently asked questions about FIZ 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, through a power of attorney or using an electronic signature on the TFZ portal.
- How do I keep records without tax?
- Minimum set: sales/purchase book and annual report (0 income tax lines).
Conclusion
TFZ Tbilisi is an ideal option for IT and e‐commerce companies that need a “white” offshore in Georgia. The registration process takes only 3–4 days, and savings on income tax and VAT can reach 20–30 % of turnover.
Open a company in Tbilisi in 3 days
Leave a request – our specialists will help you to book a name, draw up articles of association and register your IT‐company in Tbilisi FIZ on a turnkey basis.
- Free preliminary tax calculation.
- Support is available 24/7.
- Account opening in Bank of Georgia or TBC Bank.