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Georgia is a country with a favorable tax system and a simple procedure for doing business. But is it possible to earn money here via Google — on YouTube, websites or mobile applications?
The answer is yes, you can, but there are some nuances. We tell you what monetization formats are available from Georgia and how to make payments correctly.
What payments from Google are available in Georgia?
In Georgia, you can receive the following types of payments from Google:
1. AdSense (YouTube and websites)
If you:
- run a YouTube channel and have enabled monetization,
- you place Google ad units on your website,
→ you can register an AdSense account, specifying the country Georgia, and receive payments to your Georgian bank account.
2. AdMob (mobile apps)
If you:
- developed a mobile application,
- embedded advertising in it via Google AdMob,
→ you can also receive payments to your Georgian bank account. The main thing is that the app must be free — paid apps cannot be published from Georgia (more on this below).
How do I make payments to a bank account in Georgia?
To get money from Google in Georgia, you need to:
- Register a Google AdSense or AdMob account, specifying the country: Georgia.
- Pass tax identification — fill out the W-8BEN form (this is a confirmation that you are not a US citizen).
- Specify bank account details in Georgia — for example, TBC Bank, Bank of Georgia, Terabank and others.
- Wait for payment — Google transfers funds via SWIFT about once a month.
💡 ESPERO can help with account opening, registration of a sole proprietorship or small business status for transparent operation.
Restrictions: why can’t you sell paid apps from Georgia?
Google doesn’t support merchant accounts for Georgia — which means:
- You will not be able to publish paid applications on Google Play on behalf of a Georgia individual or sole proprietor.
- You will not be able to connect in‐game purchases (IAP).
But advertising through AdMob works without restrictions.
What can you do if you want to sell paid apps?
If you want to:
- sell apps on Google Play,
- use in‐app purchases,
- accept payments through Google,
→ You can:
- register a company in a country that supports merchant accounts (e.g. Estonia, Poland, Cyprus, USA),
- release an app on behalf of this company.
ESPERO helps to register a business in Georgia and abroad, as well as supports account registration and tax optimization.
Comparative table
| Source of income | Access in Georgia | Method of obtaining |
|---|---|---|
| YouTube (through AdSense) | ✅ Yes | SWIFT on the bank |
| Advertising on a website (AdSense) | ✅ Yes | SWIFT |
| Advertising in applications (AdMob) | ✅ Yes | SWIFT |
| Selling paid applications | ❌ No | Not supported |
| In‐app purchases | ❌ No | Not supported |
Conclusions
- In Georgia, it is possible and legal to generate income from Google — through YouTube, websites and mobile applications with advertising.
- Restrictions apply only to the sale of paid applications through Google Play.
- All payments are made via international SWIFT transfer to bank accounts in Georgian banks.
- For transparent business operations and optimization of taxation, it is worth registering a sole proprietorship or small business status.
How ESPERO can help
- Registration of IE and small business.
- Opening bank accounts.
- Support with registration of AdSense and AdMob accounts.
- Support for business registration in other jurisdictions (if you need to sell paid applications).
- Consulting on taxes and international payments.
Do you want to receive payments from Google in Georgia?
Leave a request — we’ll tell you how to quickly set up an account, open an account and start legally earning through Google.
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