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BUSINESS SETUP SERVICES
Company formation in Serbia
Start your business in Serbia with our professional consulting assistance
Capital City
Belgrade
Currency
Dinar (RSD)
Languages
Serbian
Population
6.926.705
Overview
Favourable and stimulating business environment
Serbia is one of very few countries in Europe with the lowest profit tax. Together with its exceptionally favourable geographic location, it has highly qualified and well-educated people potential, especially in IT industry. Operate within one of Serbian free zones, enjoy low company costs, duty-free regime for most of the key industrial products, and unlock new market opportunities for your company.
The most suitable legal form for setting up business in Serbia is a limited liability company (d.o.o.) which corresponds to the form of limited liability partnership (LLP) by its structure. It can have one or more shareholders, but the liability is limited to the founding capital of the company. Also, a company can have one or more directors, which offers the opportunity to manage a new business more efficiently. According to Serbian legislation, foreign citizens have equal legal rights to setup a company in Serbia as well as domestic ones. The minimum amount of founding capital for company registration in Serbia is RSD100, which is less than €1. The company’s address has to be at the territory of Serbia, which opens numerous opportunities for investment and development even outside the capital. The whole process of establishing a company in Serbia can be carried out in just a few days with the professional guidance and coordination of all necessary legal steps.
Serbia is located in Southeast Europe, nestled in the heart of the Balkans. Known for its rich history and diverse cultural heritage, it boasts influences from both Eastern and Western civilizations.
Its capital, Belgrade, is a hub of business, arts, music, and historical sites, reflecting Serbia’s unique heritage.
Serbia's economy is characterized by a combination of industry, agriculture, and services, with significant growth in sectors like IT and manufacturing.
It has made substantial progress in recent years, attracting foreign investment through various incentives and reforms. The country is recognized for its competitive labor costs and skilled workforce. Furthermore, Serbia has free trade agreements with the EU, Russia, and several other countries, giving companies access to a wide-reaching market.
When it comes to doing business in Serbia, relationships and trust-building are essential.
Serbian professionals value transparency and loyalty, and negotiations are often cordial but thorough. With its strategic location, openness to foreign trade, and emphasis on developing new infrastructure, Serbia is a growing player in the regional economy, offering promising opportunities for business expansion.
While Serbia has made strides in improving its regulatory framework, businesses should remain aware of bureaucratic challenges that may still exist.
The legal system is evolving, with ongoing efforts to strengthen property rights and enhance contract enforcement. Understanding local customs and practices is essential for navigating the market successfully and building strong partnerships.
Tax Aspects
Get to know available legal forms and choose your desired tax model in Serbia
SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP
LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
Legal and administrative support
Sole Proprietor
A Sole Proprietorship in Serbia is a business owned and operated by one individual. The owner has unlimited liability for business debts. It is easy to establish with minimal formalities and no minimum capital requirement. The owner can choose between two tax models and use the legal option of "pausing" its activity for a period.
POPULAR
10%
Corporate Tax
One of the lowest corporate tax rates for Sole Proprietors in Europe.
POPULAR
0%
Dividend Tax
There is no additional tax when Sole Proprietor wants to take out his profit.
20%
VAT
If opted for this option, Sole Proprietor can calculate and pay VAT monthly or quarterly.
2
Tax Models
SP can choose between two tax models. The most popular and flexible is flat-rate.
Flexible and tax effective legal form
One of the lowest corporate tax rate for Sole Proprietor companies in Europe. One of the lowest corporate tax rate for Sole Proprietor companies in Europe. One of the lowest corporate tax rate for Sole Proprietor companies in Europe.
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Founder's Liability
Sole Proprietor
Unlimited personal liability; the owner is fully liable for business debts
Limited Liability Company
Limited liability; shareholders are liable only up to the amount of their contributions (shared capital)
Partnership Possibility
Not allowed (single owner only)
Allowed (can have multiple shareholders, including foreign individuals or entities)
Minimum Share Capital
No minimum capital required
Minimum share capital of 100 RSD (~1 EUR) required
Taxation
Income taxed as personal income (10-15%)
Corporate profit tax at 15%; dividends taxed separately at 15%
VAT Registration
Optional if revenue is below 8 million RSD (approx. €68,000); mandatory if above this threshold
Optional if revenue is below 8 million RSD (approx. €68,000); mandatory above the threshold
Official Minimum Wage
As of 2024, the minimum wage is approx. 47,154 RSD (€400) per month
Same minimum wage applies for employees hired by the Limited Liability Company
Social Contributions
Mandatory for the owner (14% for pension, 10.3% for health insurance, pension, and 0.75% unemployment insurance) unless the foreign owner has a certificate of social security coverage in their home country
Only required for employed individuals within the company (including shareholders if employed). Both can benefit from double taxation agreements if they provide proof of social security coverage in their home country
Residence Obligation
The owner must be a resident of Serbia (foreign nationals cannot register as sole proprietors unless they have permanent residency)
No residence requirement for shareholders; foreign individuals or entities can own shares without residing in Serbia
10
years of successful business consulting
with rich experience and great reviews
Direkta offers complete support for starting, activating and developing a company in Serbia
Our business support concept is designed to include everything you need to successfully set up a company. We provide necessary consulting for choosing the right tax model; we create all required documents; we lead all processes according to regulations; we successfully organize all company activation and development steps in a timely manner. You can count on our rich professional experience in business consulting, transparent cost plans and effective communication throughout the process.
Visa Residence Permits
We prepare all necessary documents that prove the purpose of your temporary residence application is justified
Work Permits Assistance
We conduct a complete legal procedure at the authorised institutions and prepare necessary work permit documents
Bank Account Opening
We assist you in the preliminary bank procedures for account opening by introducing your company as their future client
Tax & Accounting Services
We make sure that your new business operates fully in line with accounting and tax regulations within state compliance
Cost-effective plans
We save your money and time
Our service packs are designed to cover all aspects of starting a business in Serbia with the unique opportunity to finish everything in one place. By providing professional legal support and efficient management we shorten the procedure, saving your time, energy and money. You can focus on developing your business while we deal with all necessary administrative requirements within company formation in Serbia.
All in one place
Affordable service packages for starting a business in Serbia
Start
€500/ one time
Documents Creation
Notary and Interpretor Fees
Registration Fees
Bank Account Opening
Accounting Consultations
Digital Signature Certificate
Beneficial Owner Registration
Business Email Address
Temporary Residence Permit
No physical presence required
Bussiness
€1000/ one time
Documents Creation
Notary and Interpretor Fees
Registration Fees
Bank Account Opening
Accounting Consultations
Digital Signature Certificate
Beneficial Owner Registration
Business Email Address
Temporary Residence Permit
Physical presence required
Pro
€2000/ one time
Documents Creation
Notary and Interpretor Fees
Registration Fees
Bank Account Opening
Accounting Consultations
Digital Signature Certificate
Beneficial Owner Registration
Business Email Address
Temporary Residence Permit
Physical presence required
Start
€500/ one time
Documents Creation
Notary and Interpretor Fees
Registration Fees
Bank Account Opening
Accounting Consultations
Digital Signature Certificate
Beneficial Owner Registration
Business Email Address
Temporary Residence Permit
No physical presence required
Bussiness
€1000/ one time
Documents Creation
Notary and Interpretor Fees
Registration Fees
Bank Account Opening
Accounting Consultations
Digital Signature Certificate
Beneficial Owner Registration
Business Email Address
Temporary Residence Permit
Physical presence required
Pro
€2000/ one time
Documents Creation
Notary and Interpretor Fees
Registration Fees
Bank Account Opening
Accounting Consultations
Digital Signature Certificate
Beneficial Owner Registration
Business Email Address
Temporary Residence Permit
Physical presence required
Easy business setup
Quick Company Formation in three simple steps
BUILD YOUR COMPANY’S IDENTITY VERY QUICKLY
Choose an impressive business location for your company seat
Belgrade
Serbia
Develop your business in a modern multi-storey building with a unique facade of blue glass, which you can rent in this modern city if Europe business centre.
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Belgrade
Serbia
Develop your business in a modern multi-storey building with a unique facade of blue glass, which you can rent in this modern city if Europe business centre.
Learn more →
Belgrade
Serbia
Develop your business in a modern multi-storey building with a unique facade of blue glass, which you can rent in this modern city if Europe business centre.
Learn more →
Belgrade
Serbia
Develop your business in a modern multi-storey building with a unique facade of blue glass, which you can rent in this modern city if Europe business centre.
Learn more →
Belgrade
Serbia
Develop your business in a modern multi-storey building with a unique facade of blue glass, which you can rent in this modern city if Europe business centre.
Learn more →The Process
Let us help you grow your brand and reach your audience
As a leading digital agency in Paris, we look to engage with our clients beyond the conventional design and development agency relationship, becoming a partner to the people and companies we work with.
Get access to our tracking system to keep up with your formation case
We have enabled you to follow what is happening with your process of company formation, from the very beginning of the procedure to downloading the company e-documents. The system sends you notifications in real time whenever some of the required tasks is completed. In this way, you will be able to prepare your future steps in time, to book your flight and accomodation and to be as efficient as possible.
TIMELINE PROJECTION AND DETAILED ROADMAP
Because time is money, we provide you with clear and transparent process
15
─ DAYS
Placing the order and executing advanced payment
Submitting the necessary company data through our online form and making an advance payment of the service pack. Providing documents from your side: copy of passport, proof of residential address, brief description of the planned business activity.
Choosing the location of your future business headquearters
Our lawyers check the availability of the company name and prepare all the necessary documentation ready for your signature, which is: Power of attorney notarized, we provide the official translation, Founding Act.
Preparing the necessary documents
Our lawyers check the availability of the company name and prepare all the necessary documentation ready for your signature, which is: Power of attorney notarized needs to be shipped back to our address by DHL or Fedex, we provide the official translation, Founding Act.
Submitting the notarized documents in Serbian Business Register Agency
After receiving notarized documents from your side, we submit the application to SBRA and pay all accompanying necessary fees
Obtaining a digital signature certificate and beneficial owner registration
One of our business consultants accompanies the client in visiting all required institutions in order to activate the business, provide all logistics and transport through Belgrade and provide all necessary assistance in conducting procedures, in order to make the procedure as effective and faster as possible and save as much time as possible.
Opening a bank account and activating the company
We make an appointment and accompany the client in the bank and we are dealing with all necessary introductions (KYC) and conversations on his behalf with bank officials. We submit the initial Tax application to the Tax Administration for the company activation.
You are ready to go!
We deliver you filed documents, assign a bookkeeper and perform other final touches and your company is all set and ready.
*DISCLAIMER: An illustration of the list of activities within the BUSINESS package is shown. All indicated time frames are illustrative. The timing may depend on many factors, such as but not limited to: public holidays, the time of delivery by courier, the workload of government institutions. We do not take responsibility for the delays beyond our control.
You are in the right place
Why you should choose Direkta for starting your business
Tracking status system
You are able to keep up with the procedure of establishing your company at any time during the procedure.
Learn more →Online chat agents
You can contact our online consultants about the procedure for company formation and other services.
Learn more →Top-Notch Professionals
The company formation process is led by a team of lawyers and consultants with extensive experience in incorporation and compliance.
Learn more →GDPR Compliance
We are GDPR compliant so we can guarantee the safety of all your personal data you share at our website.
Learn more →Without additional costs
We know how important are cost optimisation and speed of the process for all of you who start a business.
Learn more →Everything in one place
Company formation, virtual office address, tax compliance regulation, and startup services — all in one place.
Learn more →The real stories behind our success, proven by our clients’ words
Michael Ortolano
USA, Junction43 d.o.o
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Maxim Arkhipov
Russia, Arma Outdoor d.o.o
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James Winks
USA, Sustainable Living Solutions
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Company registration, which is the first step, can be done entirely remotely, based on POA. The person appointed as the company director is necessary to be present for other activation procedures.
The presence of court translation is required for the process of verifying the documents at the notary office, in case that the founders do not speak Serbian. Hiring a court interpreter and notary fees are included in our service packs. In case of remote company formation, it is required to notarise POA in a foreign country.
It takes 3 to 5 days to prepare the documents for company formation and organise the steps. The registration process takes not more than five working days. Once established, depending on the service package you choose, other activities can be organized very efficiently and quickly
Absolutely. Our idea is to enable you to complete all the legal steps when setting up a company in Serbia in one place, with maximum time- saving and a minimum of your engagement.
Absolutely. Our idea is to enable you to complete all the legal steps when setting up a company in Serbia in one place, with maximum time- saving and a minimum of your engagement.
The process of establishing a company in Serbia has been well-organised in terms of efficiency, so that all activities that require personal presence can be organised during a few days stay in Serbia.
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