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Georgia
Georgian Lari (GEL)
Currency
monthly
Payroll Frequency
0 to 2
Employer Tax
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Currency
Date Format
Fiscal Year
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Tbilisi
Georgian Lari (GEL)
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January 1st-December 31st
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Georgia
Georgian Lari (GEL)
Currency
monthly
Payroll Frequency
0 to 2
Employer Tax
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Capital
Currency
Date Format
Fiscal Year
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Tbilisi
Georgian Lari (GEL)
DD/MM/YY
January 1st-December 31st
0 / 5 Star (0 Reviews)
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Overview
Georgian Lari (GEL)
CURRENCY
Tbilisi
CAPITAL
monthly
PAYROLL FRECUENCY
17
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
0 to 2
EMPLOYER TAXES
13TH / 14TH SALARY
The 13th Salary in this region is usual and typically given at the end of the year.
Employee and employeer taxation in Georgia
Payroll Contributions in Georgia
Payroll Cycle
The payroll cycle is monthly and with payroll outsourcing, you can pay them on the same day of each month. Also, the employer cannot make the payment beyond the last business day of the month.
13th Salary
With the services of an Employer of record in Georgia, you can pay a Christmas bonus, which is not mandatory for the employer.
Employee Benefit in Georgia
Visa and work permit in Georgia
In Georgia, people from 98 countries can enter the country without a visa for 1 year. However, with global employment outsourcing, you can get visas for those who want to work in the country. In addition, this should also be done by people who simply want to stay longer in Georgia.
With the contractor management services, you will be able to obtain a type D visa in immigration for work purposes. Additionally, there are other types of short-term and long-term visas but the most requested are types C and D. In this case, the type C visa is for foreign citizens who travel for business purposes unless they are exempt.
In general, with the business visitor visa, these people can stay up to 90 days in periods of 190 days according to their ease.
On the other hand, according to the nature and duration of the activities, the C3 and D1 visa categories are appropriate for short-term work. Also, for longer periods, a person can combine a D1 visa with a work or residence permit. Likewise, the duration of the visa is 1 year and the person will be able to insure themselves in the country.
However, the State Services Development Agency may make exceptions based on the employment contract or extended assignment letters. Then, the permit can be renewed for up to 6 years, and then the foreigner will be eligible for a residence visa.
VAT in Georgia
The standard VAT rate in Georgia is 18.00%.
Working Hours in Georgia
General
Working hours in Georgia are 40 hours a week, distributed over 8 hours a day, 5 days a week. In addition, there are some job sectors where employees can work up to 48 hours per week.
Overtime
According to the employment contract or collective agreements, any hours worked outside the established hours are overtime. Also, if the employer instructs your worker to work overtime or on holidays, they must do so within the number of hours allowed. Thus, all work beyond 48 hours must be paid at 150.00% of the regular salary of the employee.
Likewise, for minors, there are maximum hours in which you can work according to the Employment Law. Also, hire an international PEO to more easily manage these extra hours of work.
Working Week
Monday to Friday.
Employee Termination in Georgia
Termination Process
With international PEO services, you will not only be able to perform employee onboarding but termination as well. Thus, an employer can manage the termination of the contract for the following reasons: commercial, personal, or worker misconduct. Likewise, to terminate the contract, you must explain in writing the reason for the dismissal.
However, if the reason is misconduct, the employer can issue a warning and allow the worker to explain himself.
Notice Period
In case of termination, both the employee and the employer must give 30 days of notice.
Severance Pay
An Employer of record in Georgia can arrange to pay severance pay of at least one month of salary. In addition, the employer must pay it after the termination of the employment contract and within 30 days after that.
Probation Period
This period depends on the function of the worker and is generally indicated in the employment contract but cannot exceed 6 months. You will then be able to hire and onboard workers in Georgia.
Employee Leaves in Georgia
Paid Time Offs
Full-time Georgian employees are entitled to receive 24 days of paid vacation in a year. In addition, employees who have completed at least 11 months of service in the same company may receive 15 days of vacation.
Likewise, if the employer terminates the employment contract of an employee before receiving his vacation days, he can receive a payment instead of them.
Public Holidays
There are 17 national holidays throughout the year.
Vacation Holidays
There are 24 vacation holidays throughout the year.
Sick Days
Paid sick leave for employees is 30 days. However, the employee must provide an authorized medical certificate to receive this leave.
Paternity Leave
This leave is the same as parental leave.
Paternal Leave
The employer can grant 57 days of maternity leave and use it for child care. In this case, this license can be used by both the mother and the father. Additionally, an employer may grant an additional 2 weeks of leave for the care of a child under 5 years of age.
Other Leave
Depending on the collective agreement or employment contract, the employer can give the worker several additional types of leave. You can manage the following licenses efficiently by hiring an Employer of record in Georgia:
- Adoption Leave. This license is for the worker who adopts a child under 10 years of age. In addition, the employer must cancel it based on the average salary of its employee.
- Childcare Leave. In this case, the employer will give this leave to fathers or mothers and will pay it according to the age of the child:
- With up to 2 children under 14 years of age, the worker will obtain 3 days of leave.
- With three or more children under 14 years of age, the worker will obtain 6 days of leave.
- Care leave. Leave to care for a disabled child is 1 additional working day per month until the child turns 18. Also, the employer must pay for this leave based on base salary.
Maternity Leave in Georgia
Maternity leave is 126 days for pregnancy and childbirth but in case of complications or twin births, it will be 143 days. Likewise, the employer will pay a maternity leave at 100% of the salary, which is equivalent to a total of 1,000 GEL. Additionally, they receive 604 days of maternity leave.
With the services of an Employer of record in Georgia, you can manage this leave for your employees efficiently.
There are 126 leave throughout the year.
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