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Georgian Residence Permit via a New IE Without Turnover

A residence permit for a new IE (under 3 months old) with no turnover requirement: work permit, bank statement and turnkey filing.

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Price
400 GEL

Permit for 6 months

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Prices

As published by Legal Georgia

Residence permit via a new IE (no turnover)

  • 400 GEL
  • + state fee by processing time:
  • Decision on day 30300 GEL
  • Decision on day 20450 GEL
  • Decision on day 10600 GEL
  • Permit for 6 months

Legal Georgia's prices. State fees are paid separately unless the price says otherwise.

What the price includes

  • Translation of the passport into Georgian
  • Notarisation
  • Tax certificates and documents
  • Preparing and filing the documents
  • Accompaniment at the House of Justice and filling in the application

Requirements

  • An IE registered less than 3 months ago
  • Permission to carry out labour activities (work permit)
  • Passport and a Georgian phone number
  • A bank statement showing a balance (in practice from 8,000 GEL)
  • Access to your rs.ge account
  • You have never held a Georgian residence permit before
Official (state) fees

Residence permit: work, study, family reunification, former citizen, short-term, investment

Residence permit: work, study, family reunification, former citizen, short-term, investment
TermAmount
30th calendar dayGEL 300
20th calendar dayGEL 450
10th calendar dayGEL 600

Paid to the authority. Verified on the official website on 17 October 2026.

Legal Georgia's professional fee

Confirmed after the initial assessment, before any work starts. It is never included in the state fee.

Third-party costs

Translation, notarisation, apostille, valuation or bank charges, where they apply, are listed separately.

The state fee for a residence permit depends on the processing time: 300 GEL — decision on day 30, 450 GEL — on day 20, 600 GEL — on day 10.

What it is

If your IE was opened less than three months ago, the 50,000 GEL turnover is not needed yet: you can obtain a residence permit via an IE without turnover. It is issued for 6 months — enough time to build up turnover and then extend the permit under the usual rules. We open the IE, obtain the work permit, prepare the documents and file the application together with you.

A residence permit via an IE normally requires a turnover of at least 50,000 GEL over 12 months. New entrepreneurs have an exception: if the IE was registered less than three months ago and has fewer than three employees, a residence permit can be obtained without proving turnover.

This permit is issued for 6 months. It is available only if you have never held a Georgian residence permit before. To extend it you will need a turnover of 50,000 GEL or another ground.

Who this is for

  • People who have just opened an IE in Georgia or are about to open one.
  • Freelancers and entrepreneurs who move to Georgia and want a residence permit straight away.
  • People who have never held a Georgian residence permit.

How a no-turnover permit differs from a standard IE residence permit

  • No turnover needed — a new IE under three months old is enough.
  • The permit is issued for 6 months instead of a year.
  • A lower bank balance: in practice about 8,000 GEL instead of 15,000.
  • Only for people who have never held a Georgian residence permit.
  • A work permit is required in both cases.

How to obtain a residence permit via an IE without turnover

The key is to file while the IE is still under three months old. So it is best to plan everything at once: open the IE, apply for the work permit within a few days and, once it is approved, apply for the residence permit. We draw up a timeline so that you meet the deadlines.

  • Opening the IE with a permanent legal address.
  • Work permit: online application and video interview.
  • Bank statement and tax certificates.
  • Filing for the residence permit at the House of Justice.

What to do after 6 months

A no-turnover permit is issued for six months. To extend it via the IE, you need a turnover of 50,000 GEL and a valid work permit at the time of filing — a new IE usually needs 3–4 months to reach that amount. If the turnover is not reached, you can extend on another ground: real estate, employment, family reunification or study. File for the extension early, no later than 40 days before the permit expires.

What a Georgian residence permit gives you

  • Living in Georgia without visa runs or leaving every 365 days.
  • A foreigner's identity card (binadroba) — the resident ID card.
  • An electronic signature and access to public services on my.gov.ge.
  • The option to bring your family on the family-reunification ground.
  • Applying for visas at embassies in Georgia as a resident.
  • A path to permanent residence and citizenship in the future.

What to do after the permit is approved

After approval you need to obtain the resident ID card (binadroba) and register at a residential address — that is, temporary address registration (propiska) in Georgia. If you do not own a home, the owner's consent is required. We help with both the registration and the card.

Why apply with Legal Georgia

  • We choose the ground that gives you the best chance of approval.
  • We translate and notarise your documents — no running around notaries.
  • We meet you at the House of Justice with a ready file and fill in the application.
  • We track the status and tell you if the agency requests documents.
  • We work in Tbilisi, Batumi and Rustavi.

How we help

  • We open the IE with a permanent legal address if you do not have one yet.
  • We obtain the work permit.
  • We tell you which bank statement is needed.
  • We obtain tax certificates and translate your passport.
  • We file the application at the House of Justice and track the status.
  • Six months later we help extend the permit — via turnover or another ground.

How it works

  1. 1

    Opening the IE

    We register the IE with a permanent legal address if you do not have one yet.

  2. 2

    Work permit

    We apply for the work permit and prepare you for the interview.

  3. 3

    Preparing documents

    We translate, notarise and assemble the full file.

  4. 4

    Filing at the House of Justice

    We meet you with the documents ready and fill in the application.

  5. 5

    Review

    We track the status: the decision comes on day 30, 20 or 10 depending on the fee.

  6. 6

    ID card

    After approval we help with address registration and the resident ID card.

Details and documents

Documents

To apply you will need:

  • Passport and a Georgian phone number.
  • Permission to carry out labour activities.
  • A bank account statement showing the balance.
  • Tax certificates — we obtain them for you.
  • A photo — taken at the House of Justice.
Important to know
  • Residence permits are decided by the Public Service Development Agency. No one can guarantee approval — we reduce the risk of refusal due to document errors.
  • The application must be filed before your lawful stay in Georgia ends — for most grounds no later than 40 days before.
  • Requirements change; we check the rules in force on the date you apply.
  • A no-turnover permit is issued only to people who have never held a Georgian residence permit, and only while the IE is under three months old.
What to prepare for a consultation
  • The IE registration date (or when you plan to open it).
  • Whether you have held a Georgian residence permit before.
  • Whether you have a work permit.
Official sources

Questions

How much does a residence permit via an IE without turnover cost?

Our service is 400 GEL. The state fee depends on the processing time: 300, 450 or 600 GEL.

How long is a no-turnover permit issued for?

For 6 months. It can then be extended via a turnover of 50,000 GEL or on another ground.

Can I get a no-turnover permit if my IE is older than three months?

No. If the IE has been operating for more than three months, a turnover of 50,000 GEL over 12 months is required.

Do I need a work permit?

Yes. Since 1 March 2026 a residence permit via an IE, including one without turnover, requires permission to carry out labour activities.

This page gives general information, not legal advice. Rules depend on your situation and can change. We confirm the current requirements for your case before you act.

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