The hotel “Paliani” has received approval from Georgia’s Revenue Service to defer and reschedule its property tax payments for one year. According to the hotel’s founder, Eka Gvelesiani, the decision provides significant relief for a small business operating under difficult conditions in the tourism sector.
Gvelesiani says the request was made due to a sharp decline in bookings and weak seasonal demand, driven by regional instability and ongoing conflicts. She explained that paying the property tax in a lump sum was financially impossible, as the hotel currently has limited revenue and uncertain expectations for the upcoming summer season.
Under the approved arrangement, the tax will be split into monthly payments over a 12-month period, starting in June and ending next May. The hotel management says this structure significantly reduces financial pressure, especially given the lack of stable income during the low season.
This is not the first time the hotel has used such a mechanism, according to Gvelesiani. She added that small businesses in Georgia need more flexible tax policies and stronger support measures, arguing that lower tax burdens are essential for sector development and long-term economic growth.
