Georgia vs Cyprus
Georgia vs Cyprus: procurement, logistics, tax & customs, industries — when to choose.
Comparison
| — | Georgia (Tbilisi) | Cyprus (Limassol) |
|---|---|---|
| VAT | 18% (0% for export) | 19% (0% intra-EU B2B) |
| Lead time | 5-8 days | 4-7 days |
| Free zone | yes (Tbilisi, Poti) | yes (Limassol) |
| Trade access | DCFTA EU | EU member |
| Currency | GEL | EUR |
| Ports | Poti, Batumi (Black Sea) | Limassol, Larnaca |
| Sourcing cost | low-medium | medium (EU pricing) |
| Logistics cost | low (sea + land) | low intra-EU |
| English level | medium-high | very high |
Procurement
Georgia: banking, tourism, wine, IT, logistics. Free zone: yes (Tbilisi, Poti). Min-order lead: low.
Cyprus: finance, shipping, real estate, tourism, fintech. Free zone: yes (Limassol). Min-order lead: medium.
Logistics
Georgia: Poti, Batumi (Black Sea). logistics cost: low (sea + land).
Cyprus: Limassol, Larnaca. logistics cost: low intra-EU.
Tax & customs
Georgia: VAT 18% (0% for export). Trade access: DCFTA EU.
Cyprus: VAT 19% (0% intra-EU B2B). Trade access: EU member.
Industries
Georgia: banking, tourism, wine, IT, logistics.
Cyprus: finance, shipping, real estate, tourism, fintech.
When to choose
Choose Georgia if your priority is low-medium sourcing, Tbilisi hub access, and banking industry alignment. Choose Cyprus if you need medium sourcing with EU member trade access and low intra-EU logistics.
Verdict
Both regions are viable for B2B corporate merch sourcing. The deciding factor is rarely cost alone — it's customs/trade-bloc fit (EU vs GCC vs CIS), industry alignment, and lead-time tolerance. We can quote both and let you compare landed cost side-by-side.