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Kutaisi FIZ review
The Kutaisi FIZ includes two independent zones:
- Kutaisi Free Zone (KFZ) is a municipal zone established in 2009, specializing in light manufacturing. Currently, 60,000 m² of production space and 500 jobs are available here.
- Hualing Kutaisi FIZ is a private zone managed by the Hualing Group, operational since 2015; it covers 36 hectares and company registration and bank account opening takes place within 12–24 hours.
Both zones offer full tax incentives: 0 % CIT, 0 % VAT, 0 % import/export customs duties and 0 % dividend tax, which is standard practice for Georgian free industrial zones.
Comparative table of Kutaisi FIZ
| Criterion | Kutaisi Free Zone | Hualing Kutaisi FIZ |
|---|---|---|
| Area | 110,000 m² of buildings, 68,000 m² vacant | 36 ha “green field” + ready warehouses |
| Registration | 1–2 working days, 100 % foreign capital | 12–24 h, online signature |
| License | from 3 500 USD/year | from 4 000 USD/year |
| Warehouse rental | approx. 1.8 USD/m² | approx. 2,2 USD/m² |
| Electricity tariff | mid‐regional | “lowest in the region” |
| Clusters | household appliances, food industry, lubricants | woodworking, furniture, metal and building materials |
| Location | 19 km to KUT airport, 95 km to Poti port | 19 km to KUT, 95 km to Poti |
Tax incentives (common to both zones)
| Tax | Rate outside of the zone | In Kutaisi FIZ |
|---|---|---|
| CIT (corporate tax) | 15 % | 0 % |
| VAT | 18 % | 0 % |
| Import/export customs duty | 0 / 5 / 12 % | 0 % |
| Tax on dividends | 5 % | 0 % |
When selling goods on the domestic market of Georgia, a fixed tax of 4 % of the proceeds is applied.
Step-by-step company registration in the Kutaisi FIZ
- Selection of zone (KFZ or Hualing) and reservation of name online.
- Preparation of incorporation documents (Articles of Association + passport of the founder) – translation/apostille.
- Signing the contract with the administration (electronic signature is allowed).
- Registration in the registry of the zone: 24–48 hours for KFZ / 12–24 hours for Hualing.
- Opening a bank account (Bank of Georgia, TBC).
It is possible to execute the full package of documents remotely by general power of attorney.
Preferences when choosing a zone
Kutaisi Free Zone
- Manufacture of household appliances (e.g. Atlantic, Silkway).
- Food raw materials and small agro‐export packaging.
- Manufacture of plastic products and oils (UG Lubricants).
Hualing Kutaisi FIZ
- Wood and stone processing and furniture manufacturing.
- Metal construction and building materials.
- Warehouse hub for e‐commerce with access to EU and Turkish markets.
Frequently asked questions on FIZ Kutaisi
- Is it possible to transfer production from one zone to another?
- Yes, the legal entity will remain a resident of FIZ Georgia; a new lease agreement and customs re‐registration will be required.
- Do I need a local director?
- No, a foreign sole founder is sufficient.
- How much does accounting service cost?
- From 1,200 USD per year (minimum reporting, record keeping is mandatory).
Conclusion
The Kutaisi FIZ offers two formats for doing business: the budget KFZ with quick registration and low rent, and the private Hualing zone with extensive greenfield territory and the most competitive electricity tariffs in the region. Both zones provide “tax zero” and convenient logistics, being less than 100 km from the airport and port.
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