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 located in the central part of the Balkan Peninsula. Its capital is Belgrade. Thanks to its location at the heart 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 for conducting international trade.

As an EU candidate country, 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 hubs for IT companies. That is why opening a company in Serbia related to IT activity or innovation provides access to preferential programs and grants from the Serbian government, provided the criteria of a specific program are met.

Opening a company in Serbia is becoming an increasingly popular decision for entrepreneurs thanks 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 kind of company can be registered in Serbia?

  • Limited Liability Company (DOO)

  • Joint Stock Company (AD)

  • Sole proprietor

  • Branch or representative office of a foreign company

Recently, relocating a business to Serbia has been becoming more popular due to the low cost of living. This is an important factor both for the business itself and for its employees. Rent, utilities, and food costs in Serbia are among the lowest in Europe. Starting a business in Serbia will be especially beneficial for entrepreneurs working in tourism and agribusiness.

Registering a company in Serbia is a fast and convenient process with Maira Consult. We provide 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 Registers Agency (APR). Thanks to our experience, starting a business in Serbia can be done 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 with 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 indicating its limited liability status. Before opening a company in Serbia, it is possible to check the availability of the company name through the Business Registration Agency (APR).

Authorized Capital

Company registration in Serbia is possible with a minimum share capital of 1 EUR.

Director

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

Shareholders

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

Financial Reporting

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

Taxation

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

Confidentiality

In Serbia, the Law on the Central Register of Ultimate Beneficial Owners is in force - information on company owners, including supporting documents, is publicly available via the APR register.

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 the company's name. The most popular form for registering a company in Serbia is a limited liability company (DOO).

02

Preparation and collection of documents

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

03

Identification of company participants

The director undergoes identification when receiving a plastic card for a 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 share capital of a Serbian DOO company is formed after registration is completed, if required.

05

Company registration

A company in Serbia can be registered within 7-10 business days. Obtaining a digital signature for the director takes 2 business days. After the company is registered in Serbia, it must be registered with the tax authority.

06

Receiving of corporate documents

As soon as the company in Serbia is registered, the state register issues the company's ready corporate documents with the relevant stamps.

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.

Answers to the Most Common Questions:

In order for a non-resident to have the right to open a business in Serbia and become a company director, they 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.
The standard corporate income tax rate is 15%, and the VAT rate is 20%. Dividends paid to non-residents are taxed at a rate of 20% (which may be reduced under a double taxation treaty).

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Client Relations Department

+380 73 427-66-30

Address

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40B Ivan Franko St., office 207

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Jurisdiction: Ukraine

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