Georgia's Virtual Zone (IT Zone) status allows qualifying IT companies to pay 0% corporate income tax on profits earned from providing IT services to non-Georgian clients. Combined with a 5% dividend withholding tax and Georgia's low operating costs, the Virtual Zone is one of the world's most competitive tax regimes for technology companies and remote software teams.
Georgia government fees are minimal (under $100 USD). Annual compliance and accounting fees apply.
Register My Georgia IT CompanyWe confirm your IT services qualify for Virtual Zone status (software development, SaaS, IT consulting, and similar activities qualify).
We register a Georgian LLC (Shpk) with the NAPR. Georgian company formation typically takes 1-3 business days.
We apply for Virtual Zone status with the Revenue Service of Georgia. Approval typically takes 2-4 weeks.
We assist with corporate bank account opening at TBC Bank or Bank of Georgia.
Georgia's Virtual Zone (also called IT Zone) is a special tax regime for companies that provide information technology services. Qualifying Virtual Zone entities pay 0% corporate income tax on profits from IT services provided to non-Georgian clients. Dividends paid to non-resident shareholders are subject to 5% withholding tax (reduced from the standard 5% CIT plus 5% dividend tax). The effective tax rate on profits distributed as dividends to a non-resident shareholder can be as low as 5%.
Georgia's Virtual Zone covers IT services including software development, SaaS product development, IT consulting, cybersecurity services, data processing, and related IT activities. IT training, e-commerce, and digital marketing are generally not covered. Revenue Service of Georgia reviews each application and confirms whether the company's activities qualify before granting Virtual Zone status.
The Virtual Zone applies to companies (Georgian LLCs and JSCs), while Small Business Status applies to Individual Entrepreneurs (IEs). They are separate regimes for different entity types. Some IT professionals use a Georgian LLC with Virtual Zone status for their company, and separately register as an IE with Small Business Status for personal consulting income. We advise on the optimal structure for your situation.
The company must be registered in Georgia and have genuine substance (a real business address, at least minimal local presence), but the directors and employees do not need to be Georgian residents. Many founders register a Georgian Virtual Zone company while living abroad, though operating the company entirely remotely without any Georgian presence can create substance risk. We advise on what constitutes sufficient presence for your specific setup.
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Register My Georgia IT Company