City Profile

Tbilisi, Georgia

Georgia is the hidden champion for entrepreneurs: 1 year visa-free for all, 1% income tax for freelancers, 15% flat tax, fast company formation and extremely low living costs. Tbilisi combines Caucasus charm with a growing tech scene.

Region: europe-eastClimate Zone: continental-mildUpdated: 2026-01-04Data Version: 2026-01medium

low-taxresidency-friendly

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Lat 41.69411 / Lon 44.83368

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Tbilisi, Georgia - Mobility and work rhythm

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Residency Quick Facts

Entry Rule

Residency Path

Unbefristet

Top Personal Tax

Data Version

2026-01

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Climate

City Native

Climate Typecontinental-mild
Climate Comfort Score 1 53 score_1_5
Temp Summer Avg C28 c
Temp Winter Avg C4 c
Rainy MonthsApr, May, Nov
Best MonthsMay, Jun, Sep, Oct

Sources: Open-Meteo Climate API (api);

Environment

Hybrid

Environment Quality Score 1 52 score_1_5
City Air Quality Referenceiqair_proxy
Air Policy Strengthlow

Sources: World Air Quality Index (index); World Bank Governance Indicators (official_statistics);

Nature

Country Proxy

Nature Access Score 1 54 score_1_5
Coast AccessNo

Sources: World Bank Governance Indicators (official_statistics);

Cost of Living

Country Native

Cost Value Score 1 55 score_1_5
Col Index Ch 10028 index
Rent 1br Usd Min400 usd
Rent 1br Usd Max800 usd
Monthly Budget Usd Min1000 usd
Monthly Budget Usd Max2000 usd

Sources: World Bank PPP Indicators (official_statistics); Numbeo Cost of Living (crowdsourced);

Safety

Country Native

Safety Stability Score 1 54 score_1_5
Rule Of Law Bandhigh

Sources: Global Peace Index (index); World Bank Governance Indicators (official_statistics);

Healthcare

Country Native

Healthcare System Score 1 53 score_1_5
Healthcare Quality Bandadequate

Sources: WHO Global Health Observatory (official_statistics);

Infrastructure

Hybrid

Infrastructure Connectivity Score 1 53 score_1_5
Internet Mbps45 mbps
Coworking Presencesome
International SchoolsNo

Sources: World Bank Governance Indicators (official_statistics); Ookla Speedtest Global Index (index); Google Places (api);

Social / Community

Country Native

Social Cultural Fit Score 1 53 score_1_5
English Accessmedium

Sources: World Bank Governance Indicators (official_statistics);

Education

Country Native

Education Access Score 1 53 score_1_5
International SchoolsNo

Sources: OECD Education at a Glance (official_statistics);

Residency Access

Country Native

Residency Access Score 1 53 score_1_5
Visa Option Count3 count
Entry Duration1 Jahr text

Sources: IATA Timatic (dataset); Official Immigration Authorities (documentation);

Residency Path

Country Native

Residency Path Score 1 52 score_1_5
Temporary ResidenceUnbefristet text
Permanent Residence AvailableYes

Sources: Official Immigration Authorities (documentation);

Taxes

Country Native

Tax Competitiveness Score 1 55 score_1_5
Personal Income Tax Estimated Pct10 pct

Sources: PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries (documentation);

Everyday Life

Country Proxy

Convenience Daily Life Score 1 53 score_1_5
Seasonalitymedium

Sources: World Bank Governance Indicators (official_statistics); Numbeo Cost of Living (crowdsourced);

Advantages

1 year visa-free for all nationalities
1% tax as freelancer/small business
Extremely low living costs
Fast company formation (1 day)
No currency control
Hospitable culture
Wine, food, nature world-class

Disadvantages

Language barrier (Georgian/Russian)
Limited direct flight connections
Banking can be complicated
Infrastructure still developing
Western products not always available

Ideal For

Budget-conscious entrepreneurs
Freelancers with remote clients
Tax optimization (legal)
Adventurous nomads

Not Ideal For

Families with high school requirements
Those needing frequent travel to Western Europe
Those needing perfect infrastructure

Field Intelligence

Housing: Vake, Saburtalo, Vera for expats. Mtatsminda/Old Town for flair. Apartments via SS.ge or Airbnb-to-rent.
Banking: Bank of Georgia or TBC for personal account. Open business account with Small Business Status. Wise as backup.
Bureaucracy: Apply for Small Business Status at House of Justice (1 day). Tax advisor recommended for initial setup.
Work: Fabrika, Terminal for coworking. Georgian Nomads Facebook group. Tech events via Startup Grind Tbilisi.
Expat friction: Fabrika, Terminal for coworking. Georgian Nomads Facebook group. Tech events via Startup Grind Tbilisi.

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lastUpdated: 2026-01-04, dataVersion: 2026-01.

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