# Service contract in Georgia — what to check Renovation, construction, an IT project, design or consulting — you need the contract most when something doesn't go as agreed. We draft and review service and works contracts for both clients and contractors. - Confidential - Georgian · English · Russian - Free first consultation - Courts of all instances Georgian law has no separate chapter for a "service contract". If you order a result — say, a renovation or a website — it's a contract for work (Civil Code, Article 629). If you instruct someone to carry out specific actions, it's closer to a mandate (Article 709). The type decides what happens with defects or termination. If no price is agreed, the usual or tariff rate is treated as agreed (Article 630) — a frequent cause of disputes. So always write down the price and payment terms precisely. ## What it must include - A detailed description of the work or service — ideally as an annex - Price: fixed or based on an estimate - Advance and payment stages - Start and completion dates - Acceptance — who confirms completion and how - Fixing defects and warranty - A penalty for missed deadlines - Who owns the result — a website, design or software ## Cost estimates If the contractor significantly exceeds an approximate estimate, as a rule they can only claim the agreed fee. They must tell you about the increase immediately (Article 631). ## Common mistakes - A vague scope — "renovation", "a website" - A 100% advance with no result - No acceptance certificate - A penalty agreed verbally — it's valid only in writing - No clause on rights to the result ## Will a template do? A template is written for a general case and doesn't reflect your risks — often it lacks exactly the clause you'll need in a dispute. It's better to fit the contract to your deal. We draft the contract or review the other side's text before you sign. ## Our services - Renovation and construction contracts - IT, design and marketing service contracts - Consulting service contracts - Bilingual contracts with foreign clients - Reviewing the other side's contract - Disputes over defects, delays or unpaid fees ## Questions & answers ### Does a service contract have to be in writing? The law doesn't always require it, but a verbal deal is hard to prove in a dispute. A penalty clause is valid only in writing. ### The contractor exceeded the estimate — do I have to pay? As a rule, only the agreed amount — if the overrun could have been foreseen. The contractor must tell you about the increase immediately. ### Who owns the website or design I ordered? This should be settled in the contract. If the transfer of rights isn't written down, a dispute may arise — so always include this clause. ### Can I use a template from the internet? You can, but a template is written for a general case and often lacks exactly the clause you'll need in a dispute. It's better to fit the contract to your deal or have a lawyer review it before you sign. ## Legal basis - [Civil Code of Georgia](https://matsne.gov.ge/ka/document/view/31702) Official texts (in Georgian) — Legislative Herald of Georgia, matsne.gov.ge. ## Related topics - [#Business](https://mmlaw.ge/en/corporate-lawyer/) - - [Corporate lawyer](https://mmlaw.ge/en/corporate-lawyer/) - - [Intellectual property lawyer](https://mmlaw.ge/en/intellectual-property-lawyer/) - - [Registering an LLC in Georgia: what you need](https://mmlaw.ge/en/blog/how-to-register-llc-in-georgia/) - - [Tax lawyer](https://mmlaw.ge/en/tax-lawyer/) - - [Director liability and company insolvency](https://mmlaw.ge/en/director-liability-and-insolvency/) - - [Contract drafting and review](https://mmlaw.ge/en/contract-drafting-review/) - - [Freelancer tax in Georgia: Upwork, Fiverr, foreign salary](https://mmlaw.ge/en/freelancer-tax-georgia/) - - [LLC or sole trader in Georgia — which to choose](https://mmlaw.ge/en/blog/llc-vs-sole-trader-georgia/) Practice areas ## Other practice areas - [Criminal defense](https://mmlaw.ge/en/criminal-defense-lawyer/) — Defense at every stage — from investigation and arrest to trial and appeal. - [Drug offences](https://mmlaw.ge/en/drug-crime-lawyer/) — Defence in cases of buying, possessing, selling and importing drugs — and against fines and administrative detention. - [Cybercrime](https://mmlaw.ge/en/cybercrime-lawyer/) — Defense in cybercrime cases and help for victims of online fraud, hacked accounts and blackmail. - [Property crimes](https://mmlaw.ge/en/property-crime-lawyer/) — Defence in theft, robbery, fraud, extortion, embezzlement and misappropriation cases. - [Economic crimes](https://mmlaw.ge/en/economic-crime-lawyer/) — Defence against tax evasion, money laundering, customs and other economic charges. - [Corruption and official crimes](https://mmlaw.ge/en/corruption-crime-lawyer/) — Defence in bribery, trading in influence and abuse of official power cases. - [Violent crimes](https://mmlaw.ge/en/violent-crime-lawyer/) — Defence in assault, bodily injury, threats and homicide cases — including self-defence. - [Juvenile justice](https://mmlaw.ge/en/juvenile-justice-lawyer/) — Specialised representation of minors, focused on their rights and future. - [Civil litigation](https://mmlaw.ge/en/civil-litigation-lawyer/) — Contract, property and damages disputes — negotiated or argued in court. - [Administrative law](https://mmlaw.ge/en/administrative-law-lawyer/) — Challenging decisions of public bodies, fines, permits and licences. - [Labor disputes](https://mmlaw.ge/en/employment-lawyer/) — Unlawful dismissal, unpaid wages and employment contracts — for employees and employers. - [Corporate law](https://mmlaw.ge/en/corporate-lawyer/) — Company formation, contracts, compliance and shareholder matters. - [Real estate](https://mmlaw.ge/en/real-estate-lawyer/) — Due diligence, purchase agreements, registration and property disputes. - [Family law](https://mmlaw.ge/en/family-lawyer/) — Divorce, custody, alimony and division of property — handled with discretion. - [Inheritance](https://mmlaw.ge/en/inheritance-lawyer/) — Accepting an inheritance, the certificate of inheritance, wills and disputes between heirs. - [Intellectual property](https://mmlaw.ge/en/intellectual-property-lawyer/) — Trademarks, copyright and protection of your creative and business assets. --- Source: https://mmlaw.ge/en/service-contract-georgia/ · MMLAW · +995 551 00 43 00 · info@mmlaw.ge