# Checking a Georgian company — registry, debts, courts Before you do business with a Georgian company, buy property or pay an advance, check who stands behind it and what risks it carries. In Georgia, much of this information is public. We check the company in every source and give you a clear report — in English, Russian or Georgian. - Confidential - Georgian · English · Russian - Free first consultation - Courts of all instances Business registry data is public (Law on Entrepreneurs, Article 13): it shows the partners, director and representatives, legal form, status and change history, and the extract also covers tax liens and mortgages, public-law restrictions, pledges over movable property and debtors-register information. Georgia has no public register of beneficial owners — the registry shows legal owners only. Companies with complex structures therefore need further checks. ## Where we check SourceWhat it showsBusiness registry (napr.gov.ge)Partners, director, status (including liquidation), change history, registration documentsMovable property and pledges registryPledges over company assets, tax liens, leasingReal estate registryWho owns property, mortgages, seizuresDebtors register (National Bureau of Enforcement)Whether the company has debts in enforcementCourt decisions (ecd.court.ge)Disputes where the company is a partyRevenue ServiceVAT status, tax debt and tax liensInsolvency casesRehabilitation or bankruptcy — published on matsne.gov.gePublic procurement blacklistCompanies banned for dishonest conduct ## Our services - Full company due diligence and report - Checking partners and directors - Checking property, mortgages and seizures - Searching court and enforcement cases - Drafting contracts that address the risks - Checks before buying a share or a company ## Questions & answers ### Is information on Georgian companies public? Yes. Business registry data and copies of registration documents are public; an official extract is issued for a fee. ### Can I find out who really owns a company? The registry shows legal owners. Georgia has no public beneficial-ownership register, so complex structures need further checks. ### How long does a check take? A basic check usually takes a few working days; full due diligence depends on the size of the company. ## Legal basis - [Law on Entrepreneurs](https://matsne.gov.ge/ka/document/view/5230186) - [Law on the Public Registry](https://matsne.gov.ge/ka/document/view/20560) - [Law on Enforcement Proceedings](https://matsne.gov.ge/ka/document/view/18442) Official texts (in Georgian) — Legislative Herald of Georgia, matsne.gov.ge. 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