Georgia (the country, not the U.S. state) has become an attractive destination for international businesses due to its strategic location, free trade agreements, and business-friendly policies. Below is a list of major global companies with operations in Georgia.
1. Automotive & Manufacturing
- Hyundai (South Korea) – Vehicle assembly and distribution.
- BMW (Germany) – Vehicle imports and local dealerships.
- Magna International (Canada) – Auto parts manufacturing.
2. Financial Services & Banking
- TBC Bank (Partially owned by HSBC and EBRD) – Leading Georgian bank with international investors.
- Bank of Georgia (LSE-listed, major shareholder JPMorgan) – Largest bank in Georgia.
- ProCredit Bank (Germany) – SME-focused banking services.
3. Energy & Infrastructure
- BP (UK) – Operates the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan (BTC) pipeline and other energy projects.
- Schneider Electric (France) – Energy management and automation.
- ContourGlobal (U.S.) – Power generation investments.
4. Retail & Consumer Goods
- Carrefour (France) – Hypermarket chain in Georgia.
- SPAR (Netherlands) – Supermarket operations.
- Coca-Cola (U.S.) – Beverage production and distribution.
5. Logistics & Transportation
- DHL (Germany) – International shipping and logistics.
- Maersk (Denmark) – Maritime and freight services.
- Turkish Airlines (Turkey) – Major airline operating in Tbilisi.
6. Technology & Telecom
- Microsoft (U.S.) – Cloud services and IT partnerships.
- VEON (Beeline Georgia) (Netherlands) – Telecommunications provider.
- MagtiCom (Partially owned by Silk Road Group) – Leading internet and mobile operator.
7. Hospitality & Real Estate
- Radisson Hotels (Sweden) – Luxury hotels in Tbilisi and Batumi.
- Marriott International (U.S.) – Operates multiple hotels in Georgia.
- Wyndham Hotels (U.S.) – Budget and mid-range hotel chains.
Why Do International Companies Invest in Georgia?
✅ Free Trade Agreements (EU, China, Turkey, and CIS countries)
✅ Low Taxes (Corporate tax rate: 15%, with many exemptions)
✅ Strategic Location (Gateway between Europe and Asia)
✅ Ease of Doing Business (Ranked 7th globally by World Bank)
How to Find More Companies?
- Invest in Georgia (www.investingeorgia.org) – Official investment portal.
- Enterprise Georgia (www.enterprisegeorgia.gov.ge) – Government business support.
Looking to expand your business in Georgia? Research tax incentives and sector-specific opportunities.
Which international company surprised you? Comment below!
