Civil Law in Georgia - Legal Services for Companies and Individuals
Civil Law in Georgia
Updated on Wednesday 03rd January 2024based on 2 reviews.
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Content of the Civil Law in Georgia | It presents laws that govern civil matters, including the rights and obligations of individuals and entities in non-criminal legal matters, as established and defined by the Civil Code. |
Civil rights at birth |
A Georgian person's civil rights are established from birth and cannot be taken away during her/his lifetime. |
Legal rights of natural individuals |
- property ownership and inheritance, - choice of residence, - change of name, - personal and professional reputation protection, etc. |
Establishment of legal entities | Both locals and foreigners can open a company in Georgia to achieve specific objectives. |
Activities of legal entities |
A legal entity may only engage in activities that are explicitly prescribed in the statutory documents. |
Rights of legal entities |
- acquiring and disposing of properties in line with their purposes, - engaging in commercial and contractual relations with third parties, - completing various transactions, - pursuing legal action against other companies or natural persons, etc. |
Property ownership |
Both natural persons and companies have the legal right to own various types of real estate and register them with the National Land Register. |
Transfer of ownership |
It must be documented through contracts. |
Contract types in Georgia |
- sale-purchase agreements, - lease agreements, - rental contracts, - franchise contracts, - concession contracts, etc. |
Aspects of the Law of Inheritance |
- hereditary succession, - legal heirs, disinheritance, - opening of the estate, - revendication, - property rights, - wills and testaments, etc. |
Family Law - main issues |
- solemnization and termination of marriage, - marital rights and duties, - voidness of marriage, - parental rights, - adoption, - guardianship, etc. |
Aspects of the Intellectual Property Law |
- inventions, - trademarks, - geographically distinctive designations, - tradenames, - trade secrets in Georgia, etc. |
Structure of the Civil Code |
- Book One (private law system), - Book Two (Property Law), - Book Three (Law of Obligations), - Book Four (Family Law/ Intellectual Property Law), - Book Five (Law of Inheritance) |
Development of Georgian Civil Code |
from 1992 to 1997 |
Assistance | Our lawyers can explain you more about the Civil Law in Georgia and can assist in more legal matters, such as company incorporation in Georgia. |
Definition of civil attorney |
A legal professional who specializes in representing clients in non-criminal legal matters. |
Criteria for becoming a civil lawyer in Georgia |
- have a law degree, - pass the Georgian Bar Exam, - at least one year of legal professional experience or internship |
Validity of contracts in Georgia |
Under the Georgian Civil Code, contracts can be concluded in writing or orally to be considered valid. |
Validity of laws |
Laws and regulations must be officially published on Matsne (the official legal publication of the government) before taking effect. |
Legal capacity |
Legal capacity begins at 18 years or upon marriage before 18. |
Right to obtain personal data (YES/NO) |
YES, the Civil Law in Georgia allows you to access and obtain copies of personal data, except those restricted by law. |
Name for non-commercial legal entity |
- must clearly show its non-commercial nature, - be unique, - not contain misleading symbols, not use another entity's name |
Registration for non-commercial legal entity |
Non-commercial entities and foreign branches or representative offices must register in the Non-Entrepreneurial Legal Entity Register, overseen by the National Agency of Public Registry. Our lawyers in Georgia can help with registration. |
Non-registered unions (associations) - characteristics |
- no legal entity, - members decide their structure, - common assets shared, - can be represented by a member |
Purpose of Civil Code in Georgia |
To govern personal, family, and property matters based on the idea that everyone is equal. |
Definition of property |
Things and intangible items that can be owned, used, and managed by individuals and organizations, unless prohibited by law or moral standards. |
Divorces in Georgia |
Spouses must go through legal proceedings for divorce in disputes, while other divorces can be done at a civil registration authority. |
Heirs in the case of no will |
- spouses, - children |
Heirs in the case of will |
Only individuals named in the deceased person's will as beneficiaries. |
Services provided by our law firm in Georgia |
- legal advice, - contract drafting, - divorces, - litigation, - real estate transactions, - debt collection, - resolving employee disputes, etc. |
Civil legislation in Georgia is given by the Civil Code, which provides general provisions regarding the scope of this law, the manner in which the provisions of the Code may enter into force, as well as regulations regarding natural persons living in Georgia.
Also, the Civil Code prescribes the general definition concerning legal entities registered in Georgia, on matters related to the legal capacity of such entities and the domicile of the company and other matters regulating the life of a business form, including its dissolution.
The main provisions of the Georgian Civil Code
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the right to property under the form of real estate and other assets in Georgia;
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family-related matters, such as marriage registration, but also divorce procedures;
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the private relations between natural persons with a main focus on equality;
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civil proceedings in case of litigation which fall under the jurisdiction of Georgian courts.
Rights of natural persons under the Civil Law in Georgia
How can our civil lawyer in Georgia help individuals?
- the duration of the stay (short-term and long-term stays);
- the nationality of the foreigner.
- black frame (the property is just built, it contains the walls, the floors, the ceiling, windows and sometimes, it can also include plumbing and electricity);
- white frame (the property is sold containing plastered walls, electricity, plumbing, painted walls);
- green frame (the property provides all the necessary facilities so that the owners can move in).
Georgian regulations concerning natural persons
Civil Code regulations in Georgia for legal entities
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to acquire properties and dispose of them in accordance with their purposes;
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to enter commercial and contractual relations with third-parties;
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complete various transactions;
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to sue other companies or natural persons.
How can our civil lawyer in Georgia help investors set up a business?
Ownership rights under the Civil Law
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sale-purchase agreements;
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lease agreements;
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rental contracts;
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franchise contracts;
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concession contracts.
Economy of Georgia
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the first half of 2019 brought an economic increase of 4.7% on a yearly basis;
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export of goods registered one of the highest growths of 12.4% in the first 8 months of the year;
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tourism also increased with a growth of 5.9% in international visitors coming to the country;
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in 2020, the economy shrank as a consequence of the Covid-19 measures, but it recovered in 2021;
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in 2023 (the period of January – May 2023), the economic growth (measured on a year-to-year basis) stood at 7.5%.