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Call for Proposals: Guidelines on How to Organize Work in Georgia for Foreign Nationals

Deadline: 25-Apr-22

The International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL) is pleased to invite applications from local experts in Georgia to prepare Guidelines on how to organize work in Georgia for foreign nationals, specifically Belarusians, when they relocate to Georgia.

The Guidelines will help foreign nationals organize their work to address individual requirements, whether as a freelance consultant, civil society organization (CSO), or a business entity. The Guidelines will help individuals comply with Georgian legal requirements relating to visa status, labor, corporate, tax and civil law, as well as international law relating to bilateral treaties between Georgia and Belarus and other issues relevant to Belarusians reallocated to Georgia.

Guidelines

The Guidelines shall be based on Georgian law and will, at a minimum, examine the following questions:

  1. What are the legalization rules for foreigners?
  2. What types of status are available under international protection (including as a refugee or others who require additional protection)?
  3. Under which terms may a foreigner work in the territory of Georgia?
  4. What are peculiarities of taxation for foreigners generating income in Georgia?
  5. What are the requirements for opening a bank account for a foreigner in Georgia?
  6. Which bilateral treaties between Belarus and Georgia are relevant for Belarusians relocating to Georgia?

In addition, the Consultant will need to provide a practical guide on the establishment and operation of CSOs in Georgia, specifically addressing the following questions on the rights and obligations of foreigners:

  1. What are the legal organizational forms of CSOs under Georgian law?
  2. Can CSOs receive charitable or similar status in Georgia?
  3. What are the establishment and registration requirements?
  4. What is the procedure for a CSO to open a bank account and how are bank transactions regulated?
  5. What are the operational requirements for CSOs in Georgia?
  6. What are the tax obligations for CSOs in Georgia?

The Consultant will need to provide a practical guide on the establishment and operation of a business entity in Georgia, specifically focusing on 2-3 legal forms of business entities (companies), which might be of special interest to foreigners, addressing the following questions:

  1. What are the most common legal forms of companies for small businesses which might be of interest to foreign nationals relocating to Georgia?
  2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of various types of companies, from the perspective of a foreigner as a founder?
  3. What is the registration procedure for 2-3 most relevant legal forms of business entities?
  4. What are the operational requirements for business entities in Georgia?
  5. What is the procedure for a business entity to open a bank account and how are bank transactions regulated?
  6. What are the tax obligations for business entities in Georgia?

The Consultant will be required to regularly communicate with ICNL staff about the progress of the research as well as respond to requests for revisions/updates.

Eligibility Requirements
  • This call is open to lawyers or organizations focused on legal issues in Georgia.
  • Applicants are expected to strictly comply with submission deadlines.
  • The project must be completed by July 15, 2022, including submission of an initial draft of the Guidelines by May 31, 2022, and an updated draft by June 15, 2022, with an opportunity for ICNL to provide comments. Earlier timelines for the project and submission of drafts are preferred and will be factored into the application review process.
Selection Criteria

Applications will be evaluated based on the following factors:

  1. Legal education and experience;
  2. Familiarity with the laws, rules, practices, and treaty obligations applicable to freedom of association, assembly, and expression in the selected country;
  3. Excellent research, analytical, and writing skills;
  4. Compliance with eligibility requirements and application procedures;
  5. Commitment to, and track-record in complying with project submission deadlines;
  6. Proposed timeline for the preparing Guidelines and draft submissions;
  7. Competitiveness of the budget, consultancy rate, time availability, and value for money

For more information, visit https://www.icnl.org/work-with-us/grants-fellowships