Analysis

Companies Founded in Georgia by Russian Citizens - Links and Registration Features

The number of Russian companies in Georgia has reached a historical peak. The increase in the number of companies founded by Russian citizens began after the start of the Russia-Ukraine war and the arrival of Russian migrants in Georgia. In many cases, large Russian companies enter the Georgian economy through offshore or intermediary companies, making it difficult to determine who exactly is behind a specific company.

Beneficial Ownership Transparency Standards and Controversial Changes to the Tax Code (the so-called Offshore Law) in Georgia

As commissioned by the Institute for Development of Freedom of Information (IDFI) the present paper analyses the challenges posed by recent amendments to Georgia's tax code, known as the "offshore law," which facilitates the transfer of offshore assets into Georgia. The analysis is considering/covering the country's commitment to creating a beneficial ownership transparency registry and the contemporary trend of increasing accountability for offshore companies and making beneficial ownership data more accessible.

Review of GRECO Fifth Evaluation Round Report: Identified Challenges and Recommendations Addressed to Georgia

The report reviews the effectiveness of the accountability, integrity and anti-corruption mechanisms of high-level officials and law enforcement.

Results of Global Index on Responsible AI in Eastern Europe and Central Asia

Global Index on Responsible AI and Georgia’s Results

Repressive effects of Russian Law

IDFI presents information about several repressive mechanisms of Russian Law. To whom does the Russian Law apply? What can be requested from people and organizations? What are the sanctions? Will the appeal stop the repressive decisions? Answers to these and other interesting questions can be found in the IDFI's overview.

V-Dem Results: The Quality of Democracy in Georgia Declined in 2023

According to the 2024 V-Dem Institute report, Georgia saw a reduction in scores across various categories.

Overview of Public Administration Reform in Georgia

On February 19th, the Public Administration Reform (PAR) Secretariat presented the first draft of the PAR 2023-2024 Action Plan Annual Monitoring Report to civil society organizations for feedback.

Overview of the Report of the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders: Current Challenges in Georgia and Recommendations

On March 12, 2024, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders published a report on Georgia. 

IDFI Assesses the Initiated Draft Law on Special Investigation Service

Ensuring the effectiveness, institutional independence, the impartiality of the Special Investigation Service, and the fulfillment of the recommendations of the Venice Commission related to these issues is part of the conditions set by the European Commission to Georgia on November 8, 2023.