Holding Company Formation in Georgia for Indians & NRIs 2026

Holding Company Formation in Georgia for Indians & NRIs 2026

Georgia is one of the world's most underrated business destinations — offering 1% corporate tax for Virtual Zone companies, 0% capital gains tax, and one of the fastest and cheapest company formation processes globally. For Indian IT entrepreneurs and budget-conscious founders, Georgia is a compelling choice.

Offshore Tax Saving Structure — Holding Company, IP Company, Indian Entity, Founder

Offshore Tax Saving Structure — Holding Co → IP Co / Service Co → Indian Entity → Founder

Why Georgia for a Holding Company?

  • 1% corporate tax for Virtual Zone (VZ) IT companies on foreign income
  • 0% capital gains tax on sale of shares
  • 0% VAT on services provided to foreign clients
  • Company formation in 1 day — one of the fastest in the world
  • Lowest setup cost — USD 200–500 total
  • DTAA with India — reduced withholding tax
  • No minimum share capital
  • English-friendly legal and banking environment

Georgia Holding Company — Tax Structure

Tax Type Rate Notes
Corporate Tax (VZ status) 1% IT companies with foreign clients
Corporate Tax (standard) 15% On distributed profits
Capital Gains Tax 0% No capital gains tax
Dividend Tax 5% On dividend distribution
Withholding Tax to India 10% (DTAA) Reduced under India-Georgia DTAA
VAT (foreign clients) 0% VZ companies exempt

Step-by-Step: How to Form a Georgia Holding Company

  1. Choose company type — LLC (Shpk) is most common
  2. Register at House of Justice (physical or via agent) — same day
  3. Pay registration fee — GEL 100 (approx. USD 35)
  4. Apply for Virtual Zone status at Revenue Service (if IT company)
  5. Open corporate bank account (TBC Bank, Bank of Georgia)
  6. Register for VAT if applicable
  7. File ODI with RBI if investing from India

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Disclaimer: Educational content only. Tax laws change. Consult a qualified CA and legal advisor. FEMA · RBI · ASCI compliant.