JOBS AND VACANCIES IN GEORGIA

Specifics of labor migration to Georgia

Over the past ten years, the Georgian economy has significantly improved its statistical indicators. If back in 2008 the average salary in the country was just over $135, now it is around $400. However, there is one important nuance: Georgia has a very high unemployment rate - 12%. Among young people it is even higher - up to 25%. This forces many able-bodied citizens to leave their homeland in search of a better life abroad.

Regarding the situation with the employment of foreigners in Georgia, the number of such labor migrants is small. As a rule, it makes sense for highly qualified specialists to come to Tbilisi to fill an already available vacancy. For example, to a branch of a foreign company.

Business in Georgia

There is a large emigration of citizens from Russia to this country, since there is a favorable atmosphere for developing their own business. Sakartvelo is interested in attracting any kind of foreign investment and provides various benefits for entrepreneurs. For those who want to open their own business here, there is a fairly loyal tax policy. Therefore, if you are not interested in work in the literal sense of the word, then perhaps the option of private entrepreneurship is more suitable.

To open a business in Georgia, a Russian must have papers in hand confirming that he is registered at any address in the country (his own or a relative’s); he can provide documents for renting an office (location of the enterprise). You will need an application filled out in Georgian (you can use the services of a translator). The process of registering a business is quite simple. If all documents are ready and in order, then it can take no more than 1-2 days, since Georgia is a country that is interested in the influx of foreign investment into the economy.

You will not need to obtain a residence permit if you are ready not to open from scratch, but to purchase an already operating business in Georgia. This will allow you to make a profit from the very first days. Emigration from Russia to Georgia is not an easy process, but nevertheless possible. First you will need to obtain a work visa and residence permit. There is always work for qualified specialists.

If you decide to move to this sunny country, you need to look for a job in advance. If you have found a job that suits you, collect a package of documents and send it along with your application. This can also be done via the Internet. Those wishing to remain permanently in this country will be able to obtain a residence permit after five years.

Popular cities

The vast majority of foreigners in Georgia live and work in Tbilisi. Also, a number of them live in Batumi and Kutaisi.

Work in Tbilisi

Highly paid jobs in Tbilisi are not always available to Russian-speaking citizens who do not speak Georgian. Since this limits the employee's communication with local clients, most companies prefer to hire those who at least understand the local language. The exception is IT specialists. Jobs are always open for them in Tbilisi, regardless of whether they speak Georgian or not.

Work in Batumi

Finding a job in Batumi for Russian speakers is difficult. As a rule, there are vacancies only in the tourism sector. Jobs for realtors are also in demand. In Batumi, a lot of housing has been built in the coastal area in recent years. Development companies are interested in selling real estate, including to citizens of the Russian Federation.

If a foreigner speaks Georgian, then almost all vacancies in the private sector of the economy are open to him. Employment depends only on the degree of professional qualifications and experience.

Search available vacancies

There are several ways to find work in Georgia. Most often, employment sites are used for this. Some of them have English and Russian versions.

Another job search option involves contacting intermediary agencies. Some citizens consider this method the most effective, since payment for services is made only after employment. True, there is a risk of becoming a victim of scammers who can take money in advance, providing in return access to an open database of vacancies.

Through popular sites

The most well-known online resources for finding work in Georgia are:

• jobs.ge
• hr.ge
• gancxadebebi.ge
• dasaqmeba.ge
• jobgeo.com
• myjobs.ge

On most of these sites you can not only search for vacancies, but also post your resume.

Through the press

Searching for job openings through newspapers is still common in Georgia. Many companies and private entrepreneurs place recruitment advertisements in various print publications. The only disadvantage of this method is that vacancies are published in Georgian. For some foreigners this poses a problem.

Georgian Labor Exchange

Getting a job through a state employment center has its own characteristics. Firstly, it is available only to citizens of Georgia or those foreigners who have been issued a residence permit in this country. Secondly, as a rule, vacancies for low-paying positions are posted there.

Tbilisi Labor Exchange!

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Labor Exchange of the city of Tbilisi, Georgia - an Internet site designed for job searches by job seekers and recruitment by employers in the country of Georgia. On the web portal of the electronic Labor Exchange, an employee can create a resume for free, and an employer can post a vacancy application form indicating the region of work, field of activity, desired level of earnings, and working conditions. Our Labor Exchange in Tbilisi, Georgia will help any unemployed specialist or person who wishes to change jobs find employment. Our electronic job site will help the employer select personnel, employees, and solve the problem of recruiting personnel. The functional search capabilities of this job site allow you to find an employee for an employer in Tbilisi or find a new place of work for an employee in Tbilisi .
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Professions in demand in Georgia

Unskilled work in this country is paid much lower than in neighboring Turkey. In addition, there is always great competition among local residents for blue-collar jobs. Foreigners located in Tbilisi can count on the following vacancies:

• translators;
• programmers;
• instructors at ski resorts (seasonal work);
• realtors (searching for clients for the purchase or rental of real estate among citizens of the Russian Federation).

If you have a residence permit in Georgia, you can try to find any suitable job. Of course, provided that knowledge of the local language allows this.

The most in-demand professions in 2019

There is a list of professions for which the demand in Georgia is relevant today and continues to grow.

The top five include:

• Internet technology specialist, web designer;
• specialist in the field of car repair, automotive electrical engineering;
• financier, accountant;
• crane operator;
• professionals in the field of tourism and recreation.

Work in Georgia is available for specialists in the following professions:

• process engineer;
• guide, tour operator;
• cosmetologist, nail technician;
• florist;
• bartender;
• electrician;
• cook or assistant cook;
• master of decoration and interior design;
• builder, foreman

Salary rates in 2021

As of the beginning of 2021, the following level of citizens’ salaries was recorded in Georgia:

The exchange rate between the lari and the US dollar is 3.7 lari = $1. On average, for a low-skilled employee, 1000 lari is a very good salary in Georgia.

Taxes

The flat income tax rate in the country is 20%. This is noticeably higher than in Russia - 13% or in Kazakhstan - 10%. But if a foreigner sets out to find a job in Georgia, he has no other choice.

About working conditions

The performance of official duties occurs in strict accordance with current labor legislation. Regardless of whether it is a job in Georgia for Russians or local citizens. An employer has no right to require an employee to work more than 40 hours a week. Other conditions (accommodation, transfer, lunch time, etc.) should be agreed upon in advance when signing the employment contract.

What is needed for legal employment in the country

Unlike many countries, prior authorization or a work visa is not required to work in Georgia. A citizen of Russia or Ukraine can freely enter with a valid foreign passport, enter into an employment contract, and then notify local government authorities about the employment. This must be done within 30 days of employment.

Documentation

An applicant for a job in Georgia must have the following set of documents with him:

• a foreign passport with a remaining validity of at least 6 months;
• diploma or certificate of professional education;
• two photographs 35 by 45 mm;
• medical certificate confirming the absence of dangerous infectious diseases.

It is also recommended to prepare your resume in advance. This will reduce the time spent preparing for an interview with an employer.

Popular professions and wages

You must apply for a job under the terms of official employment. Only this can guarantee payment of the promised wages and receipt of social benefits. Most Georgians ignore this rule, preferring to work in the shadow sector of the economy. However, the position of such employees is precarious, since the labor market in the country is unstable. There is no minimum wage set in the country. However, according to statistics, the smallest salaries are observed in the educational sector. They are about $240.

The average salary in Georgia hovers around $430. In terms of local currency - about 1060 lari. However, income is distributed unevenly across the country: in large cities, especially resorts, wages are significantly higher. The leader in terms of income is the capital of Sakartvelo - Tbilisi. However, without knowledge of Georgian and English, it is difficult to find a decently paid job. The distribution of income by professional area is presented in the table (salaries are indicated in dollars).

For foreign applicants, the largest number of available vacancies are concentrated in the fields of industry, construction, entertainment and services.

Taxes

The current system involves collecting a larger portion of income in favor of the state than is customary in Russia. Thus, taxation in Georgia is structured in such a way that a working foreigner, as well as a citizen of the country, is obliged to pay 20% of wages as income. For comparison, in Russia it is 13%, and in Kazakhstan – 10%.

How to open a business in Georgia

Local authorities favor foreign investment. Opening a business in Georgia has now become much easier for Russians than it was several years ago. This country has relatively inexpensive real estate and labor in its favor.

Preparation of documents

To start a business, it is best to obtain a local residence permit. This will allow you to register as a private entrepreneur. This legal status minimizes the tax rate. Documents, including an application on a standard form, are submitted to the regional department of the Ministry of Justice of Georgia.

Registration cost

Registration of a private entrepreneur requires payment of a state fee of 150 lari ($56). There is no other compensation for starting a small business.

How to register in 2021

Foreign citizens with a residence permit in Georgia can use electronic business registration on the website of the Ministry of Justice. This speeds up the procedure since the application is submitted electronically, without the need for personal participation.

Opening a business in Georgia

Georgia continues to be an attractive place to start a business. Opening a business in Georgia is considered prestigious not only by Russians, but also by citizens of European countries.

In order to register his enterprise, the organizer undertakes to submit a package of documents to the tax service. You should go to the department at your place of residence.

Package of documents

In order to open a business on the territory of Georgia, a foreign person undertakes to go through the registration procedure. The first step is to submit the appropriate application. The application must cover the following points in detail:

1. The name of the company and its registered address.
2. The powers of the person representing the organization.
3. Organizational and legal form.

The document also contains all the current data of the head of the enterprise. It is important to correctly indicate the amount of the amount.

Opening of a new shopping center in Georgia

Additional documents are attached to the application. Their list may be modified and supplemented. But today the package of documents should include:

1. Defined Contribution Assessment Document.
2. Articles of association.
3. Registration fee document.
4. Resolution on the appointment of a director (if there are several of them, this should also be indicated).

In addition, tax officials must be aware of the prices when registering their business in the country. Calculations should be based on the existing exchange rate of the national currency. Today, the Georgian currency exchange rate to the US dollar is 1 to 1.7.

Having accepted the application, tax officials undertake to notify the client of registration.

Cost and price of paperwork

A foreigner wishing to open a business in Georgia is obliged to pay a fee. The prices are as follows:

• the cost of registering an LLC is 272 US dollars or 160 GEL;

  This is what Georgian money looks like - lari

• the cost of registering an OJSC is 612 US dollars or 360 lari;
• the cost of registering a cooperative is 204 US dollars or 120 GEL.

Employees of the body registering the enterprise undertake to process the application and other documents submitted by the hypothetical entrepreneur within 1 working day.

If the applicant has not received a document indicating the identification of a particular violation, then the organization is considered officially registered. After this, the company is assigned a TIN and issued a document on state and tax registration. Payment of fees for the period of registration is not provided.

How to register an LLC

Registering your own Limited Liability Company (LLC) is a fairly lengthy procedure.

It is based on a statement consisting of various points. First, the applicant must note the legal form and name of the business being registered. In the next paragraph, the applicant indicates the existing legal address. Next, the potential entrepreneur provides detailed information about himself. In the next section, the applicant must provide information about all members of the organization being registered. The fourth section includes contact information.

In section 5, a potential entrepreneur talks about the activities of his LLC.

In addition to this document, which is considered the main one, it is important not to forget to attach certificates, the list of which must be clarified with the employees of the registration authority. It is also necessary to have the signatures of all persons authorized to conduct the affairs of the registered organization certified by a notary.

Building of the Georgian Ministry of Justice

To confirm the registration of a foreign person, an apostille must be provided. The final step is payment of the registration fee. Today the prices are as follows:

• the cost of the registration fee is one hundred and sixty lari;
• the cost of registering a branch is eighty lari;
• the cost of one amendment is forty lari.