Yes. Georgia fully complies with the Common Reporting Standard (CRS). This means Georgian banks automatically share account balance and interest information with the tax authorities of your country of tax residence.
No. You can open a non-resident account using only your foreign passport. However, having a residence permit can make the process smoother and may give you access to better credit products (such as mortgages) that are typically unavailable to non-residents.
As long as you have your Georgian SIM card active (to receive SMS codes) and use the mobile app at least once every few months, your account will remain active.
In Georgia, an account is flagged as "dormant" after 12 months of no activity.
Yes, as a foreigner, you can open a personal bank account in Georgia. In fact, it is much simpler and faster than opening a business account. While both processes have become stricter in 2026 due to the global compliance standards, the burden of proof for a personal account is significantly lower.