Opening a Bank of Georgia Account | Changes to Regulations and Procedures
*Updated May 20, 2026
◾️ Complete Guide to Remote Bank of Georgia Account Opening:
A systematic, step-by-step explanation of the entire process from remote opening to completion of a Bank of Georgia account from Japan.
After opening your account, please also make use of the Bank of Georgia Account (BOG|TBC) Practical Archive.
◾️ Introduction:
On May 6, 2026, the National Bank of Georgia (NBG) issued an official notification to the following two companies:
Bank of Georgia (Bank)
Galt & Taggart | Lion Finance Group PLC (Investment Bank/Securities)
Following this, we have revised the content and fees for our Bank of Georgia account opening support after holding multiple meetings between May 6 and 20 with administrative scriveners in Japan and legal representatives in Georgia.
The background of these regulatory changes is described at the end of this article.
■ Key Points of Regulatory Changes:
Regarding the following documents required for account opening:
The account holder must personally obtain notarization within Japan is now mandatory.
Although procedures may differ depending on your area of residence, you must personally obtain the seal registration certificate from a notary office and the Legal Affairs Bureau.
▼ Documents:
Power of Attorney (POA)
Passport
Passport Declaration (Securities account only)
It has been legally confirmed that the same treatment applies to real estate transactions.
* You may continue to entrust us with obtaining the Apostille from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the final shipment of documents to Georgia.
■ Regarding domestic procedures:
We provide a [Process Chart] and [Instruction Manual] for your use.
The instruction manual contains practical content developed through close consultation with our designated administrative scrivener.
If you follow the steps provided, even those opening an overseas account for the first time can complete the process smoothly.
▶︎ One-stop service eligible regions:
Sapporo City, Miyagi Prefecture, Tokyo, Kanagawa Prefecture, Shizuoka Prefecture, Aichi Prefecture, Osaka Prefecture, Fukuoka Prefecture
Residents of the above regions can obtain an apostille in a single visit to a notary office.
What is the One-Stop Service? It is a system that allows you to apply for and obtain notarization of private documents for overseas submission, certification of the seal of the Legal Affairs Bureau, and an apostille (or official seal verification) from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs all at once at a single notary office. Previously, it was necessary to visit the Legal Affairs Bureau and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs separately, but this process, which usually takes several days, can sometimes be completed on the same day.
■ For residents in other regions:
Please consider entrusting the entire process to us, from obtaining the apostille to sending the documents to Georgia. In most cases, this is more advantageous in terms of time, effort, and cost compared to handling it yourself.
Details regarding fees and procedures can be found on our [Official Website].
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
■ Important notes:
Our services are limited to supporting the [Bank of Georgia] account opening process.
You can rest assured and leave it to us within the stated price range.
We explicitly state that we will never engage in the following activities:
Accepting funds from customers under the guise of investments or capital contributions
Holding cash
Providing investment advice without proper qualifications
Soliciting capital, holding cash, and providing unlicensed investment advice are all illegal acts.
Our company does not engage in any of these activities.
In the unlikely event that someone claiming to be our company or a similar operator contacts you requesting these,
please contact our office immediately.
■ Background of the system changes:
The background regarding these system changes is explained in detail in the following article.
Please also read the latest news on Georgian finance and systems. This will make the context of the changes even clearer.
▼ Regarding Bank of Georgia account opening:
It is natural to feel anxious about opening your first overseas account.
Please start with a free consultation.
We will carefully answer all your questions, anxieties, and concerns within our dedicated chat.
The process is designed so that you can proceed to the next step only after you are fully satisfied.
We have a track record of supporting 210 accounts between February 2025 and May 2026.
There have been zero cases of rejection during KYC screening, and there are no additional costs.
We have prepared all the information you need to make the right decision here.
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