Webinar Recap: IT Residency and Labor Migration in Georgia — Key Updates for IT Companies

On October 28, the Association of Georgian Virtual Zone Persons, in cooperation with Just Advisors, held an online webinar dedicated to two important topics directly affecting IT companies and foreign professionals: IT Residency and the new Labor Migration Law.

The event brought together over 34 participants — representatives of Virtual Zone companies, entrepreneurs, and legal experts.
Following an in-depth presentation, attendees engaged in an active Q&A session, discussing real-life cases and practical scenarios.

Main Focus: IT Residency and Labor Migration

The webinar was opened by Shorena Kopaleishvili, Chairperson of the Association of Georgian Virtual Zone Persons, who welcomed participants and outlined the key discussion points.
The main presentation was delivered by Giorgi Zhuzhunashvili, Partner at Just Advisors, who provided a detailed overview of the latest legislative changes regulating labor migration and IT residency status in Georgia.

Key Highlights:

• A new type of residence permit for IT professionals, valid for up to three years, aimed at simplifying the legalization of foreign specialists and entrepreneurs in the tech sector.

   

• Main provisions of the new Labor Migration Law, coming into effect in March 2026, introducing mandatory work permit requirements.

   

• Updated rules regarding criminal record certificates, proof of income, penalties for overstaying, and a new framework for cooperation between employers and foreign employees.

   

Questions from Participants

The discussion showed strong interest from the audience, with many seeking clarification on the upcoming regulations — some of which remain undefined as the law is still being implemented.

Among the questions raised:

• Can companies use DocuSign and submit documents in English or Russian?

   

• Do current residence permit holders need to obtain a separate work permit?

   

• How long should criminal record certificates and income statements remain valid before submission?

   

• Do the new requirements apply to remote employees working for foreign companies?

   

• How will the new rules affect individual entrepreneurs (IEs) registered in Georgia?

   

Some answers are still pending, as the law is in the process of finalization.
This highlighted the need for another meeting once the implementing regulations and official clarifications are released.

What’s Next

The full presentation and key materials from the webinar are available to Association members upon request.

The Association, together with Just Advisors, also plans to hold a follow-up session once the government publishes official updates and interpretations.

The Association of Georgian Virtual Zone Persons continues to help IT companies stay informed, protected, and confidently growing.

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