Licensing and Permit Requirements for Construction Companies in Georgia

Registering a construction company does not establish that it may carry out every type of construction work without additional requirements. The type, scope, location and technical characteristics of a project determine which permits and evidence are required. A building permit generally relates to the specific project and does not replace any professional or operational authorization required of the company carrying out the work. Conversely, a construction company’s authorization does not allow it to carry out a project that requires a permit without the necessary project approval. Before work begins, it should be clear who holds the permit and which documents the company itself must provide. The work must comply with the approved plans, technical requirements and documented responsibilities. Changes to the construction method, use, scope or plans may require the permit documentation to be amended. The company should therefore not implement deviations on its own before clarifying how they must be handled for permitting purposes. Qualifications, project documents, approvals and inspection reports must be traceably linked to the relevant construction project. Even if the client manages the permitting process, the company carrying out the work remains responsible for its own documentation and cooperation requirements.