About us

The EU-Georgia Business Council (EUGBC) has been founded by European and Georgian companies as a non-profit association. The EUGBC is located in Brussels, at the heart of European Union (EU) activities.

The EUGBC is a business driven organization whose main purpose is to:

• Encourage investment and trade between EU and Georgia;
• Promote Georgia in the EU as a place to invest and do business and vice versa;
• Promote and protect the common business interests of its Members;
• Foster ties in the EU and Georgia between businesses, governments and civil societies.

The EUGBC is managed by a Board of Directors with daily activities carried out by the Secretary General.

Any corporate or non-profit legal entity or individual, who has an interest in Georgia or is planning to have a link with Georgia or the EU, may be admitted as a Member of the EUGBC by the Board.

The main activities of the EUGBC will include:

• Provision of key business information on Georgia and the EU to members such as relevant legal reforms, different EU assistance programs, projects and opportunities, calls for tender on the Privatization of Georgian State Property, State Purchase Inquiries and various Investment projects, data on Customs and Tax laws, EU trade policy and preferences;
• Establishing relations with key policy makers, appropriate governmental bodies and civil societies in Georgia and the EU;
• Facilitation of discussions between Georgian and EU companies, governments and civil societies and increase business contacts;
• Advising interested companies on how to develop their network and build their image in Georgia and EU;
• Organization of conferences, workshops, trade missions and product promotions.