Legal Address for a business in Georgia
Under Georgian law, every registered business must have a legal address — the official point of communication between the business and public authorities, courts and third parties. It applies to companies and to individual entrepreneurs alike, is recorded in the Entrepreneurial Registry maintained by the National Agency of Public Registry, and is publicly accessible. The address need not be where the business operates, but it must be real, identifiable and properly registered.
Last reviewed: 10 July 2026 · Last checked: 28 July 2026
Under Georgian law, every business registered in the country must have a legal address. This requirement applies to all entrepreneurial entities, including:
- companies (for example Limited Liability Companies and other legal entities); and
- individual entrepreneurs (IEs).
The legal address is the official point of communication between the business and public authorities, courts and third parties. It is part of the business registration data recorded in the Entrepreneurial Registry maintained by the National Agency of Public Registry (NAPR).
See also the guides on registering a company in Georgia and running a business in Georgia.
What is a legal address ?
A legal address is the officially registered address of a company or individual entrepreneur where:
- state authorities send official correspondence;
- courts deliver legal notifications;
- administrative and regulatory bodies send official documents.
The legal address does not have to be the place where the business physically operates. In practice, many companies and individual entrepreneurs register a legal address that differs from their operational location. However, the address must be real, identifiable and properly registered in the Public Registry.
A mandatory registration element
When registering a business in Georgia — whether a company or an individual entrepreneur — certain mandatory information must be submitted to the Entrepreneurial Registry maintained by the National Agency of Public Registry. This information includes the legal address of the business.
Once registered, the legal address becomes part of the official registration data of the company or individual entrepreneur. Accordingly:
- the legal address is a mandatory registration detail;
- it is recorded in the Entrepreneurial Registry;
- the information is publicly accessible.
This ensures transparency and allows third parties to verify the official details of a registered business.
Using third-party property as a legal address
In practice, companies and individual entrepreneurs often register their legal address at property owned by another person. In such cases, the National Agency of Public Registry usually requires the consent of the property owner confirming that the address may be used as the registered legal address of the business.
This applies equally to companies and to individual entrepreneurs. The consent confirms that the property owner agrees to the use of their property address as the registered legal address of the company or individual entrepreneur.
Why the legal address matters
The legal address performs several legal and practical functions.
| Function | Effect |
|---|---|
| Official communication | Government authorities, administrative bodies and courts send official correspondence to the registered legal address. |
| Legal notifications | Delivery of documents to the legal address may count as legally valid notification, even if the business does not actually receive the correspondence. |
| Public transparency | Because registry information is public, third parties can identify and verify the official address associated with the business. |
Changing the legal address
If a company or individual entrepreneur changes their legal address, the change must be registered with the Public Registry. Failure to update the legal address may result in:
- missed official correspondence;
- legal risks in court proceedings;
- administrative complications.
Frequently asked questions
Is a legal address mandatory for a business in Georgia?
Yes. Under Georgian law every registered business must have a legal address. The requirement applies to all entrepreneurial entities, including companies such as Limited Liability Companies and individual entrepreneurs. It is a mandatory registration detail recorded in the Entrepreneurial Registry.
Does the legal address have to be where the business operates?
No. The legal address does not have to be the place where the business physically operates, and in practice many companies and individual entrepreneurs register an address that differs from their operational location. However, the address must be real, identifiable and properly registered in the Public Registry.
Can I use someone else's property as my legal address?
Yes, in practice this is common. Where the property is owned by another person, the National Agency of Public Registry usually requires the property owner's consent confirming that the address may be used as the registered legal address of the business.
Is the legal address publicly visible?
Yes. Because registry information is publicly accessible, the legal address allows third parties to identify and verify the official address associated with a registered business.
What happens if I change my legal address?
A change of legal address must be registered with the Public Registry. Failure to update it may result in missed official correspondence, legal risks in court proceedings and administrative complications.