Doing Business in Serbia: legal guide for foreign investors
Practical legal guidance for companies and investors entering the Serbian market — from the first registration to high-value contracts, real estate and disputes.
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Serbia combines a strategic location, competitive costs and a legal framework increasingly aligned with EU law. For foreign investors, the key is to understand where Serbian rules differ from home — in company law, real estate, employment, compliance and enforcement. These guides explain the essentials, step by step.
Company formation in Serbia for foreign investors
How foreign investors set up a company in Serbia: LLC (d.o.o.), branch or representative office, documents, registration with the APR, bank account and tax. Read the guide →
Buying real estate in Serbia as a foreigner
Can foreigners buy property in Serbia? Reciprocity, agricultural land restrictions, buying through a Serbian company, notarised contracts, taxes and checks. Read the guide →
Commercial contracts and arbitration in Serbia
Governing law and jurisdiction in contracts with Serbian partners, arbitration in Belgrade, enforcement of foreign awards under the New York Convention. Read the guide →
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Employing foreigners in Serbia: the single residence and work permit
How foreign nationals obtain the right to live and work in Serbia: the single permit for residence and work, employer obligations, documents and timing. Read the guide →
Compliance for foreign-owned companies in Serbia
Key compliance obligations in Serbia: data protection, anti-money laundering, whistleblowing, employment internal acts and corporate criminal liability. Read the guide →
Debt collection in Serbia: from reminder to enforcement
How foreign and domestic creditors collect debts in Serbia: enforcement based on invoices, public enforcement officers, commercial courts, limitation periods. Read the guide →
Acquiring a Serbian company: legal due diligence and the deal
Share deal or asset deal, legal due diligence of a Serbian target, share transfer formalities, pre-emption rights, merger control and seller warranties. Read the guide →
Real estate development in Serbia: land, permits and construction
Legal steps for developers in Serbia: land title and zoning, location conditions, building permit, registration of works, occupancy permit and sales. Read the guide →
Attorney Slaviša Cincarević, member of the Belgrade Bar Association. The guides provide general information on Serbian law and are not legal advice for a specific case.
Frequently asked questions
Can foreigners own 100% of a Serbian company?
Yes. Foreign individuals and companies can be sole owners of a Serbian limited liability company.
Can foreigners buy real estate in Serbia?
Yes, subject to reciprocity; agricultural land is subject to special restrictions. A Serbian company, even if foreign-owned, buys property as a domestic entity.
Do you work with clients abroad?
Yes. Most steps can be handled under a power of attorney, with meetings by video consultation.
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