How Salary Taxation Operates in Georgia
Georgia maintains one of the simplest payroll tax regimes worldwide. Under Article 81 of the Tax Code of Georgia, employment compensation is subject to a flat 20.0% Personal Income Tax. Employers act withholding agents and are responsible for remitting PIT to RS.ge by the 15th of each calendar month.
The 2% + 2% + 2% Funded Pension Architecture
Established under the Law of Georgia on Funded Pensions, Pillar II ensures individual asset accumulation:
- Employee 2%: Deducted from the employee's pre-tax gross salary.
- Employer 2%: Added extra corporate payroll contribution on top of the base salary.
- Government Co-Funding: The Georgian state deposits an additional 2% if the worker's annual income is up to 24,000 GEL (or 1% if annual income is between 24,000 and 60,000 GEL).
- Exemption for Foreigners: Non-resident expats residing on temporary visas are not mandated to enroll, enjoying 80% net take-home pay.