Category: Georgia
Free Businesses Association calls for higher duty-free limit
The Association of Free Businesses has called on the Ministry of Finance to increase the duty-free threshold for postal items from GEL 300 to GEL 900, saying the current limit no longer reflects economic realities. The association says the existing threshold was introduced in 2009 and has become outdated due to changes in the country’s […]
Read moreGovernment updates work residence permit rules for foreigners
The Georgian government has approved amendments to the rules governing the issuance of work residence permits for foreign nationals. The changes to the resolution ‘On Approval of the Procedure for Consideration and Decision-Making of the Issue of Residence Permits in Georgia’ require foreigners engaged in activities covered by the Law on Labor Migration to submit […]
Read moreUzbekistan and Georgia Discuss Joint Business Projects
The Uzbek-Georgian Business Council held its regular meeting in Tbilisi on 1 July 2026, ahead of the state visit of the President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, to Georgia. Participants discussed prospects for expanding trade and economic cooperation, developing industrial cooperation, and implementing new investment projects. The meeting was attended by the Deputy Chairman of the […]
Read moreGeorgia-Uzbekistan Business Forum underway in Tbilisi
The Georgia-Uzbekistan Business Forum was held in Tbilisi on July 1, bringing together government officials and business representatives from both countries. The event was opened by Georgia’s Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development, Mariam Kvrivishvili, and Uzbekistan’s Minister of Investments, Industry and Trade, Laziz Kudratov. Around 70 Uzbek companies participated in the forum, representing sectors […]
Read moreCooperation with the Israeli Business Community: Preparations in Georgia for the Jerusalem Business Forum
Economic cooperation between Georgia and Israel is gaining new momentum. The first stage of preparations has been completed as part of the official visit of Dr. Akram Hasson, a member of the Israeli Knesset, one of whose key objectives was the organization of the upcoming Georgia-Israel Business Forum in Jerusalem. Israeli House NET hosted a […]
Read moreOn a Mission to Accelerate Regional Transformation: Global Tech Weekend Tbilisi Returns on June 19-21
This summer, Georgia will host a wide range of technology, cultural, educational, and business events. Global Tech Weekend Tbilisi 2026 stands out as the platform where all of these worlds intersect. Returning for its biggest edition yet, the region’s leading technology movement is expected to welcome more than 20,000 international attendees across three days. From […]
Read moreJobs.ge vacancies fall 8.1% in April, logistics sees largest monthly drop
In April 2026, 6,234 vacancies were published on jobs.ge, marking an 8.1% decrease compared to March 2026 and a 5.2% decline compared to April 2025, according to PMCG Research Center’s “Employment Tracker”. The report says the largest monthly decline was recorded in the Logistics, Transport and Distribution category, down 12.1%, while the smallest drop among […]
Read moreGeorgia woos Chinese travelers as visa-free policy fuels tourism hopes
The Eastern European state regaled attendees at the ITB China opening gala with an evening of music, dancing, and gastronomy. With Georgian National Day, 26th May, coinciding with the opening of this year’s edition of ITB China, the country put on an immersive cultural showcase for those attending the opening gala last night, 25th May, […]
Read moreFitch raises Georgia’s 2026 economic growth forecast to 6.5%
Fitch Ratings says Georgia’s economy is expected to grow by 6.5% in 2026, remaining stronger than the average for countries with similar credit ratings despite external challenges. In its latest assessment, Fitch noted that Georgia’s economic growth remained strong in the first quarter of 2026 after average GDP growth slightly above 8% during 2023-2025. The […]
Read moreUnemployment rate in Georgia remains at 13.9% in 2025, Geostat reports
Georgia’s unemployment rate remained unchanged in 2025 compared to the previous year and stood at 13.9%, Geostat reports. Official statistics show that both employment and the labor force — people actively seeking work — declined last year. Geostat data shows the labor force participation rate decreased by 0.3 percentage points year-on-year to 54.5%, while the […]
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