Learn how Georgia VAT works on Upwork, including rates, requirements, VAT ID format, and how to manage your tax information.
In this article
- What's the Georgia VAT, and why does Upwork collect it?
- What does Georgia VAT apply to for freelancers on Upwork?
- What's the Georgia VAT rate, and where will I see the charge?
- Am I required to provide my Georgia VAT ID, and what happens if I do?
- Where do I enter my Georgia VAT ID on Upwork?
- What's the Georgia VAT ID format?
- Does Georgia offer any exemptions to VAT?
- What happens to my Georgia VAT if I change my location or other information?
- Who does Upwork collect VAT from in Georgia?
- Will you still collect VAT if I’m only residing in Georgia temporarily?
- If I pay Georgia VAT before I enter a valid Georgia VAT ID, will you refund that money once I enter it?
Disclaimer:
This article is for general information only and should not be considered tax advice. It may not be updated in real time and may not reflect recent changes. We strongly encourage you to consult your country’s tax authority or your tax advisor with questions related to your specific situation.
What's the Georgia VAT, and why does Upwork collect it?
Value-added tax, or VAT, is a tax on goods or services, including our services to you, and Georgia requires Upwork to collect it and send it to the government of the Georgia unless you provide a valid VAT ID in your tax information.
We’re required to comply with the tax laws of countries where we do business to operate there.
What does Georgia VAT apply to for freelancers on Upwork?
Examples of services for freelancers where VAT applies:
- Membership Fee
- Connects purchases
- Freelancer Service Fee
Since we charge tax when your government requires it, this tax may change or apply to additional services in the future.
What's the Georgia VAT rate, and where will I see the charge?
It's 18% of the cost of the service being taxed.
Example: On $100 USD in Freelancer Service Fees, you'll pay $18 in tax, for a total of $118.
You’ll see the estimated amount of tax when you check out and the final charge on your invoices and in your transactions.
Am I required to provide my Georgia VAT ID, and what happens if I do?
No, but if you provide a valid Albania VAT ID to Upwork in your tax information, we will not have to collect this tax from you. We'll also display the VAT ID you provide on your invoices.
Where do I enter my Georgia VAT ID on Upwork?
- Go to Manage finances > Tax information
- Click on the pencil icon to enter or edit your info.
- Select Save
Once you do, we’ll check whether the VAT ID you provide is valid and give you a prompt response when you enter it. You can also see your VAT ID status on your Tax information page.
What's the Georgia VAT ID format?
Your Georgia VAT ID number is a unique ID number that you may request from your government by registering for VAT in Georgia — not your tax ID number. It has 9–11 numbers — like this, for example: 12345678901 for sole proprietorships, or 123456789 for business entities.
To learn more, visit the Georgia tax authority’s website.
Does Georgia offer any exemptions to VAT?
Georgia does not offer any applicable exemptions from VAT on services that Upwork provides, but you can avoid VAT charges being collected by Upwork by providing a valid VAT ID.
What happens to my Georgia VAT if I change my location or other information?
If you update your tax residence in your tax information, we'll automatically adjust your VAT based on your new country's rates, if any.
You may have to revalidate your VAT ID when you change locations, or if you make other changes to your information, such as changing your legal name.
Who does Upwork collect VAT from in Georgia?
Georgia’s VAT applies to services we provide to both freelancers and clients if they reside, have a permanent address, or are established in Georgia and have not provided us with a valid VAT ID.
Will you still collect VAT if I’m only residing in Georgia temporarily?
Yes. As long as your tax residence is set to Georgia, we’re required to collect them. If you move, update your tax information — we’ll adjust accordingly.
If I pay Georgia VAT before I enter a valid Georgia VAT ID, will you refund that money once I enter it?
No, we remit that money directly to the Georgia government and will not be able to refund it. You may be able to claim a credit with your tax authority for what you paid. We recommend that you consult with your government’s tax authority or your tax advisor for more information.