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Foreign income and exchange rates: keep it simple

2026-01-20

A practical guide for Georgia PEs: record USD/EUR income correctly, avoid currency mistakes, and keep monthly totals clean.

The goal

If you receive income in USD or EUR (for example from foreign clients), you want two things:

  • your income list is correct and easy to review
  • your monthly totals make sense in GEL

This post is practical guidance, not legal advice.

Step 1: Record each payment as its own income

The simplest rule is:

  • one payment = one income entry

This helps with:

  • partial payments (deposit + final)
  • multiple invoices in one month
  • clean month-by-month history

Step 2: Use the correct date

Currency conversions depend on the date.

Pick one rule for your workflow and stick to it. Most people use:

  • the date the money was received

When you keep dates consistent, month totals become predictable.

Step 3: Choose the currency (USD/EUR/etc.)

In Taxocat, set the income currency to match what you actually received.

This prevents a common mistake: entering a USD amount but leaving the currency as GEL.

Step 4: Exchange rate — when you need it

If your income is not in GEL, you’ll need an exchange rate for reporting and monthly totals.

Taxocat can help you keep this step simple:

  • use the official exchange rate (recommended for most cases)
  • or enter your own rate if you need to match your specific calculation

Common mistakes (quick fixes)

  • Wrong currency: double-check currency before saving.
  • Wrong month: verify dates, especially around month-end.
  • Mixed payments: record each transfer separately.
  • No notes: add a short note for unusual payments (refunds, corrections).

If you want a broader checklist, read: /en/blog/common-mistakes-that-cause-tax-stress/

How this helps declarations

When income entries are clean, declarations are easier:

  • you can review the month in one place
  • then finish in Manual or Auto mode

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