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What foreigners can buy
Foreign buyers can generally acquire apartments and other non-agricultural real estate. Agricultural land follows separate restrictions and needs specific legal advice.
Buyer guide
Can Foreigners Buy Property in Georgia? Complete 2026 Guide
Foreign buyers can generally purchase apartments on the same ownership basis as Georgian citizens; agricultural land follows separate restrictions.
- 0%
- Property purchase tax
- 150–350 GEL
- Current registration fee
- Same day–4 days
- Official registration options
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Search
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Due diligence
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Preliminary agreement
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Final agreement
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Registration
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Buying without visiting Georgia
A remote purchase may be completed through a properly notarized and legalized or apostilled power of attorney. The wording and formalities should be prepared for the exact transaction.
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Common first-time mistakes
Do not skip due diligence, rely on a verbal price or assume that checking the apartment also confirms ownership of the underlying land.
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The five-step path
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Search
Compare projects, payment options and handover dates.
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Due diligence
Check ownership, restrictions, permits and the seller’s authority.
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Preliminary agreement
Record the reservation, deposit and key commercial terms in writing.
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Final agreement
Have the full contract independently reviewed before signing and payment.
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Register ownership
Submit the transfer to the Public Registry and obtain the ownership extract.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a Georgian bank account?
- Not always. The accepted payment route depends on the developer, your bank and the transaction documents.
- Can I buy through a company?
- A company may buy property, but ownership, tax and agricultural-land rules require individual legal advice.