Company registration in Serbia

Registration fee is from 3500 €

Registration period — 7-10 business days

Minimum authorized capital - 1 EUR

Remote opening — yes

Financial statements — yes

Serbia is a country in the central part of the Balkan Peninsula. The capital is the city of Belgrade. Due to its location in the centre of the Balkan region, Serbia is part of key European transport corridors, which is why registering a company in Serbia will allow you to use the developed transport infrastructure to conduct international trade.

As an EU candidate, Serbia has many free trade agreements with various countries. In addition, Serbia actively supports the IT sector and develops industrial parks and technology parks, for example, Belgrade and Novi Sad are becoming business centres for IT companies. Therefore, to open a company in Serbia that will be related to IT activities or innovations is a guaranteed receipt of preferential programmes and grants from the Serbian government.

Starting a company in Serbia is becoming a more popular solution for entrepreneurs due to the simple registration procedure and access to international markets. Before starting a business in Serbia, you need to decide on the type of company.

What type of company can be registered in Serbia?

  • Limited liability company (DOO)
  • Joint stock company (AAT)
  • Sole proprietorship
  • Branch or representative office of a foreign company

Recently, business relocation to Serbia has become more popular due to the low cost of living. This is an important factor for both the business and employees. The costs of rent, utilities and food in Serbia are among the lowest in Europe. Starting a business in Serbia will be primarily beneficial for entrepreneurs working in the tourism and agribusiness sectors.

Registering a company in Serbia is a quick and convenient process with Maira Consult. We will provide you with expert support at every stage of company registration in Serbia: from preparing the necessary documents and obtaining a digital signature for the director to submitting documents to the Business Registration Agency (APR). Thanks to our experience, starting a business in Serbia is possible quickly and without unnecessary delays.

Serbia advantages

1

Fast online company registration

2

Possibility of obtaining a residence permit for the director

3

Tax benefits for IT companies

4

Opening an account in a Serbian bank

General Information

Registration Features

To open a company in Serbia, a non-resident director must first obtain a digital signature in Serbia.

Company Name

To register a company in Serbia, the name must be unique and contain a word or abbreviation that indicates its limited liability.To open a company in Serbia, it is first possible to check the company name for availability for use through the Business Registration Agency (APR).

Authorized Capital

Registration of a company in Serbia is possible with a minimum authorized capital of 1 EUR.

Director

The director of a Serbian company can be an individual resident of any country.

Shareholders

A shareholder can be an individual or legal entity, there are no residency requirements.

Financial Reporting

Every company in Serbia is required to submit annual financial and tax reports.

Taxation

The income tax rate is 15%. The standard VAT rate is 20%.

Confidentiality

The State Register of Serbia is open, information about the company, its members and owners, and financial statements is publicly available.

Stages of company registration

01

Choosing the name and form of the company

To register a company in Serbia, you first need to decide on the legal form and name of the company. The most popular form for registering a company in Serbia is a limited liability company (DOO).

02

Preparation and collection of documents

Further, Maira Consult lawyers will help you open a company in Serbia and prepare all corporate documents.

03

Identification of company participants

The director is identified when receiving a plastic card for digital signature, since this card can only be collected with a passport during a personal visit to Serbia.

04

Formation of the share capital (if necessary)

The authorized capital of the DOO company is formed after the completion of registration, if necessary.

05

Company registration

It takes 7-10 business days to register a company in Serbia. It takes 2 business days to obtain a digital signature for the director. After registering a company in Serbia, it needs to be registered with the tax office.

06

Receiving of corporate documents

As soon as the company in Serbia is registered, the state registry issues ready-made corporate documents of the company with the appropriate marks.

07

Legalization of documents (if necessary)

If necessary, after the company is registered in Serbia, the documents are sent for apostille.

08

Delivery of corporate documents

After the company is registered in Serbia, we will send the documents to you by courier service.

Answers to the Most Common Questions:

In order for a non-resident to be eligible to start a business in Serbia and become a director of a company, he or she must first obtain a digital signature card in Serbia.
Yes, if the director has a digital signature, company registration in Serbia is possible through an online procedure.
The cost of registering a company in Serbia starts from 3500 EUR.

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