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Opening a bank account in Georgia remotely

Some Georgian banks accept applications from abroad. Whether a personal or business account can be opened without a visit is always decided by the bank after its KYC and risk assessment.

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Remote does not necessarily mean fully online. A bank may require video identification, certified documents, translations, a power of attorney or a later in-person appointment.

Livo Property does not open or broker bank accounts. We can help structure an enquiry connected with a property purchase and point you to the appropriate institution.

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Personal or business account?

Personal account

For personal payments, ongoing property costs and transfers. The bank reviews identity, residence, purpose and source of funds.

Business account

For a Georgian or foreign company. Banks usually also review registry documents, ownership, business model, expected turnover and beneficial owners.

Typical remote application process

  1. 01

    Define the purpose and account type

    Record whether the account is personal or business, expected payments, currencies and the connection to Georgia.

  2. 02

    Check the bank's current process

    Confirm before applying whether the bank accepts remote applications from your country of residence.

  3. 03

    Submit KYC documents

    Provide complete, current documents, translated or certified where required.

  4. 04

    Answer follow-up questions

    The bank may request more evidence about your work, transactions or source of funds.

  5. 05

    Wait for the bank's decision

    The review may lead to opening, further requirements or rejection. There is no entitlement to an account.

KYC and source of funds

The bank sets the exact list. Common requests include:

  • โ€”Valid passport and proof of address
  • โ€”Tax residence and tax identification number
  • โ€”Purpose of the account and expected transactions
  • โ€”Income, asset or sale documents showing the source of funds
  • โ€”For companies: registry extract, articles, ownership structure and beneficial owners

Fees and terms

Account maintenance, cards, transfers, currency exchange, document checks and enhanced onboarding may carry fees. As tariffs and requirements depend on the bank and the applicant profile, we do not quote general amounts. Ask the bank for its current tariff before opening.

What to watch

  • โ€”Do not pay third parties for a supposedly guaranteed opening
  • โ€”Disclose account holders, beneficial owners and payment purpose in full
  • โ€”Check tax and reporting duties in your country of residence separately
  • โ€”Confirm current requirements and tariffs directly with the bank

Primary and bank sources

General guidance, not banking, legal or tax advice. No promise of opening, processing time, remote completion or fees. The bank decides after its own review.

Prepare a banking enquiry for your property plans

Tell us whether you need a personal or business account, your country of residence and the property context. We will outline the next steps; the decision remains with the bank.

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