Residence Permit in Georgia: Key Changes and Opportunities for the IT Sector

Georgia remains one of the most attractive jurisdictions for IT professionals, freelancers, and tech companies from the CIS region. In 2025, significant changes were introduced to the country’s migration legislation, including the launch of a new IT residence permit format and updates to work permit regulations.

During the webinar, we will cover:
- how the residence permit rules have changed and what to expect in 2026
- what new opportunities are available for IT companies and professionals
- how to combine a residence permit with tax benefits
- the most common application mistakes and how to avoid them

This webinar will be useful for IT specialists, entrepreneurs, HR managers, legal professionals, and anyone considering Georgia for relocation or business expansion.

15:00–17:30

Program

Overview of 2025 Migration Law Changes and 2026 Outlook

15:00 (GMT+4)
  • Updates to work permit rules for residence: new criteria, income thresholds, employer requirements, and the possibility of working for multiple employers
  • Features of the new IT residence permit: qualification criteria, required documents, application process
  • Changes in residence permit rules when changing employers: new procedures, notification requirements, timelines, and restrictions
     

Georgia: Opportunities for the IT Sector

15:20 (GMT+4)
  • Simplified procedures for foreign IT companies and freelancers
  • Tax incentives for the IT sector (Virtual Zone, Individual Entrepreneur with 1% tax rate)
  • Combining IT residence permits with tax benefits
     

Practical Recommendations

16:50 (GMT+4)
  • How to choose the right type of residence permit based on your profession and plans
  • Common application mistakes and how to avoid them
     

Q&A session with participants

16:10 (GMT+4)

September 25 | 3:00 PM Tbilisi time | YouTube live stream

Participation in the webinar is free with prior registration.

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