Georgia

Geostat published the April 2026 inflation rate on May 4, 2026, though granular figures were not publicly available within the reporting window's accessible data. The National Bank of Georgia provides quarterly FDI and balance-of-payments data under the IMF Balance of Payments Manual 6th Edition (BPM6) framework, with the most recent confirmed current account deficit recorded at USD 272.8 million as of June 2025.

National Statistics Office of Georgia (Geostat) · 2026-05-04

Georgia's Corruption Perceptions Index 2024 ranking stands at 53rd out of 180 economies (Transparency International), while the country ranks 35th on the Heritage Foundation's Index of Economic Freedom and 57th on the Global Innovation Index 2024. These composite indicators reflect a broadly competitive commercial environment relative to regional peers, though judicial-sector confidence remains a noted structural concern for foreign investors.

Lloyd's Bank Trade – International Trade Portal: Georgia Investment · 2026-04-30

No significant macro-market event releases specific to Georgia (GEO) — such as central bank rate decisions, GDP flash estimates, or sovereign credit rating actions — were identified within the May 9–23, 2026 reporting window from available sources.

Aperture editorial note · 2026-05-23

Georgia's business registration framework remains among the most streamlined in the region, with company formation averaging approximately two days and no discriminatory licensing requirements applied to foreign investors beyond those applicable to domestic entities. The national law guarantees investors the right to convert and repatriate income after settlement of applicable taxes, and Georgia has signed bilateral investment treaties (BITs) with 38 countries.

Lloyd's Bank Trade – International Trade Portal: Georgia Investment · 2026-04-30

Georgia operates four free industrial zones (FIZs) that provide tax benefits to resident enterprises with the objective of attracting investment and promoting exports and value-chain activities. The country's eCustoms platform delivers electronic customs services, and Georgia completed full implementation of its WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement commitments in September 2019.

WTO Trade Policy Review – Georgia (WT/TPR/S/420) · 2026-05-23

No significant commercial environment developments — including new sector-specific regulations, public procurement rule changes, or investment incentive program amendments — were identified for Georgia (GEO) within the May 9–23, 2026 reporting window from available sources.

Aperture editorial note · 2026-05-23