hugohb 2mo

So when you use this link and search for your IP, you see the document in English as well? https://enreg.reestri.gov.ge/main.php

7rulnik 2mo

yeah, like this
https://bs.napr.gov.ge/GetBlob?pid=400&bid=boVlyOwlsX3qmYsntmLmFHIBGIynhUwfRs7nZHHP8f5okjzQNiQBXxPWXgujW[oc

hugohb 2mo

Alright, thanks Valentin!

onmeut 2mo

Hey everyone! 🚗🎿 I’m heading to Gudauri tomorrow for some skiing fun. I have a car with an extra seat. If anyone’s up to join me, let me know! ❄️⛷ Let’s make it a fun trip!

edanwebdev 2mo

Hey guys how often do the power outages occur in Tbilisi?

boris_k 2mo

Depends on the district, maybe once or twice a month on average.

boris_k 2mo

The issues with water are more frequent and critical in some areas.

edanwebdev 2mo

Does the power outage last long? Kind of worried about it interfering with work

edanwebdev 2mo

I’m near vake

boris_k 2mo

A few hours, I wouldn't say it's critical in general.

edanwebdev 2mo

Got it thank you

russellsmith 2mo

Which areas suffer most from water outages?

boris_k 2mo

You never really know 🤷

jmibl 2mo

I can't recall having issues with power. Water for sure does happen across all areas, but not at the same time. I wouldn't stress about it too much. Lots of supermarkets around with bottled water if needed.

samgozman 2mo

Power outages in Tbilisi more common in areas with new skyscrapers
And typically for Tbilisi skyscraper if you are out of electricity you are out of water as well 😅

aekrylov 2mo

For water issues my friends in Tbilisi just keep a few 5L bottles stocked at home

jmibl 2mo

The main roads into Tbilisi might be blocked on Sunday (anti Georgian Dream stuff).

samgozman 2mo

One more month of not leaving the Vake district without an absolute urgency 😂

kamaha 2mo

Hi! Any recommendations where to stay in Batumi? We’re thinking 1-2months and prefer quiet neighborhoods

jmibl 2mo

All that talk of electricity and water outages, we forgot gas, which apparently is down in Vake and Vera (or was)

boris_k 2mo

Every year I see the same photos like this from Gudauri and yet somehow people claim it usually has "amazing" skiing conditions. Been there myself only once in winter but it was quite enough for me, honestly... I guess the only acceptable option is to plan a trip there on short notice only after a GREAT snowfall.

jmibl 2mo

How bad is it? Is it a few bad patches, or a challenge to find anywhere to ski?

7rulnik 2mo

Well, it's okay
There is a photo from central slope which is actually closed. There was 25 min queue on a Kobi side.
Tatra 1/2 in nice condition, but more like slash. On top there a bit more stones than last time

voskovek 2mo

I’m in Chugureti I barely get any issues with power or water

kamaha 23d

Hi all! Anyone knows a good pizza places in Tbilisi? 🍕

scally 23d

Uno, Vera Italiana, Ratto, La Gamba, Blaze, Farina, Mozzo, Pazza

gustawdaniel 18d

Is there anyone in Batumi right now? I going to organize series of events in this and next month.

adam 17d

Will be there on Sunday and interested

gustawdaniel 17d

Ok great 👍 Let me know when you arrive. I think it can be interesting to explore the MCP protocol. There is an event description:

https://www.meetup.com/lets-learn-together/events/306625921/

adam 16d

Ok looks great but afraid I'll just miss this by a day

hugohb 13d

Hey team, I'm in a dire situation. I need to make tax declaration and payment for my I/E, but I'm in Taiwan and my Magti sim card simply refuses to connect to any local network, so I can't log into rs.ge or authenticate a bank transaction to make the payment...

hugohb 13d

And the deadline for declaration and payment is tomorrow.
Has anyone faced a similar issue (and successfully solved it)?

hugohb 13d

For additional context, roaming is activated on this card. I've spent 45 min with Magti support chat, they couldn't troubleshoot the problem and confirmed that roaming is activated.

samgozman 13d

If you are on IOS go to settings, cellular, magti, network selection and choose operator manually

boris_k 13d

Check if your balance is active (add a few GEL to make it active). I've never had a situation when my magti sim card couldn't connect to any local network at all (even in the most exotic countries).

samgozman 13d

Remove automatic network selection

hugohb 13d

Did that, tried all operators, none of them connect...

boris_k 13d

But it also could be the problem with Taiwan. Georgia does not officially recognize Taiwan, maybe there is no roaming there for that reason

hugohb 13d

Yep, number is active, I even topped it up a few weeks ago to make sure.

samgozman 13d

Well, I have the same issue every time I leave Georgia
Sometimes it takes 10-15 minutes to connect, so I give some time for each operator

hugohb 13d

The magti support told me to select manually one of their supported local networks, then restart my phone.

But the problem is that once I restart my phone, I've noticed that the Georgian card goes back to automatic network selection...

hugohb 13d

It's so frustrating, I've spent my whole morning on this, and there's less than 24h left for tax filing!

hugohb 13d

BTW, thanks for the fast response, Sam and Boris. Much appreciated 🙏

samgozman 13d

Do not restart your phone, select supported operator and try to wait for 10-15 minutes

samgozman 13d

This works for me in Europe and Israel

boris_k 13d

(even 30 minutes in some cases)

hugohb 13d

Yeah, I've had instances before as well, in other countries, when it was taking 10 to 20 minutes. But here in Taiwan, it's been hours and nothing comes up :/

samgozman 13d

It’s not a crime if you overdue your tax declaration in Georgia for a few days, just a fine
So do not worry that much)

hugohb 13d

I'm staying 3 months in Taiwan. What I'm mostly worried is that I won't be able to make any declarations until mid-June...

boris_k 13d

I really suspect the problem may be related specifically to Taiwan. It's possible that magti does not have a right to operate there in any way

boris_k 13d

For example, Taiwan citizens are not allowed to enter Georgia at all.

samgozman 13d

Looks like you are traveling to mainland China next week 😁

hugohb 13d

Chat support gave me a list of local Taiwanese operators supported, and this page also lists a few: https://www.magticom.ge/magazine/2001-4/roum.html

boris_k 13d

Hmm, it's weird then...

boris_k 13d

Try another phone may be?

hugohb 13d

I actually didn't consider that haha. I was planning a quick trip to Hong Kong, maybe I should make it happen sooner than I thought! ^^

hugohb 13d

It's an e-SIM :/

boris_k 13d

Check if your phone supports all the local operator 4g/5g bands

boris_k 13d

Ughh

hugohb 13d

I know....

hugohb 13d

Good point, I'll check that as well.

boris_k 13d

It does work in HK for sure, I've been there with Magti

adam 13d

Somewhat related. If you're having problems receiving Magti SMS messages when out of the country, and can't access a TBC account, then setup TBC pass app. Allows 2fa TBC access without SMS.

hugohb 13d

Thanks for the tip, Adam. I'll see if that works with BOG as well.

hugohb 13d

A few hours later, my Magti card still hasn't connected to any local network manually...

Anyone has a good resource about fines for delays in tax declaration/payment? 😅

boris_k 13d

Fine for failure to submit a tax return
The penalty for non-submission of a declaration for a legal entity in Georgia is 100 Lari per declaration. For late payment of taxes, the business owner will be charged a penalty of 0.05% per day of the amount of tax not paid on time. For non-payment of tax within up to 2 months, the taxpayer is obliged to pay a fine of 5% of the unpaid tax amount. If the delay is more than 2 months, the fine is 10% of the unpaid tax amount.

boris_k 13d

But this might be related to llcs only

farmlancer 13d

maybe try emailing them explaining situation? perhaps there is some kind of extension possible

farmlancer 13d

this page is 🔥 hopefully they won't redesign it

hugohb 13d

In the end, I transferred my e-SIM to a trusted person in my home country, where I was sure it would be able to receive an SMS...

I went in the Magti app > Order > Replace sim card, paid 10GEL and sent the newly-generated QR code to my relative. They activated it on their own phone within a minute, and voila. They received this damn SMS instantly when I logged in rs.ge and they transferred it to me.

hugohb 13d

What a mess... But at least I declared and paid taxes before the deadline!

boris_k 13d

I think there is also an option on rs.ge to replace the phone number with a special additional password. Works with only Georgian numbers though.

valentinfclt 10d

Hey everyone! I’ll be in Tbilisi in April/May, and was wondering if you have any recommendations for coworking spaces?

jmibl 9d

Terminal has several locations and is decent (the Mozaika one is a bit weird). I paid 350GEL per month for my own desk. Vibe in the ones I've worked in is pretty quiet and down to work.

Other options exist, but Terminal is probably a good base level to compare with.

If you want a half way to coworking, there's also cafes like Coffee Lab and Red Man that are work friendly.

valentinfclt 9d

Thank you llcvlmqj I’ll definitely check out Terminal then

valentinfclt 9d

(And it’s also a bit far from the places you recommended)

jmibl 9d

Many good reasons to be in these areas, especially for first visit. Sure, some people move out, but I know long term people who live in Sololaki.

Main downsides are fewer things like decent supermarkets, gyms (not sure any in those areas) or coworking spaces. If you want them, then areas like Vake (IMHO less Tbilisi vibe) or Marjanishvilli can be better choices.

jmibl 9d

Boris' map that covers the good areas quite well. Different vibes, but won't go wrong.

valentinfclt 9d

Got it. Thanks for that detailed answer 🙏

valentinfclt 9d

I’ll see what I can find

valentinfclt 9d

Is Airbnb a great site for 1-2months stays here, btw?

gustavorodarte 9d

yes

vipulvpatil 9d

I have never been there myself, but a friend spent a month in an apartment he found on Airbnb. He loved the experience.

gustavorodarte 9d

I spent 2 months in a airbnb.

vipulvpatil 9d

I believe he was in Batumi. But he also said Tbilisi had good options too.

gustavorodarte 9d

Tbilisi

valentinfclt 9d

👌

shousper 4d

Anyone used one of these services like tbilisivirtualoffice.com? Seems shady af 😅 "We will establish you a Georgian company. Even without a trip to Tbilisi" from 750 GEL 🤔 Is that even possible?

jmibl 4d

For sure, good to be skeptical, but it doesn't sound totally impossible (you could probably set up a UK company online from any country).

I use a virtual address for my business which is run by Expathub (which are legit / the branded option in the market and might charge something like what you've found). But I did at least some of the registration in person.

shousper 4d

Thanks! 🙏 I've literally just sent a message to ExpatHub 😅 Is there really no need to go there in person? 😯 Interesting

boris_k 4d

Yes, I opened it remotely back in the day. But you need a Georgian bank account to pay taxes. This is significantly more difficult to open remotely (not sure if possible at all).

boris_k 4d

Ofc, someone could pay them for you but that would be a huge inconvenience. Also need a Georgian phone number to register a tax account.

farmlancer 3d

anyone up to hit slopes in Gudauri? 🏔️

farmlancer 3d

weather is nice, plenty of snow

goldenapple 3d

Hi guys, is it long to open a bank account in Georgia? What documents do they need for this?

boris_k 3d

Depends on your nationality

gustawdaniel 1d

Plenty of snow. I confirm.

gustawdaniel 1d

In my case. I needed a passport to register in Magti. Then phone number and passport to create a bank account.

gustawdaniel 1d

Both BOG and TBC were super friendly. In BOG you can request transfer confirmations on email which is useful if you are abroad and forgot to change the phone number in a Bank.

gustawdaniel 1d

Btw is there anybody from Batumi?

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