Employer of Record · Serbia · Updated October 2026

Hire in Serbia — without setting up an entity

Our Employer of Record (EOR) service lets you onboard full-time employees in Serbia under compliant local contracts while we handle employment law, payroll, taxes, and benefits — onboarding time is quoted in writing after the Roadmap. You keep full operational control.

If your passport needs a visa to enter Serbia, check with us first. We ask which passport you'll use before any form opens.

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EOR onboarding · RSActive

  1. 01Employee selected by clientDone
  2. 02Local employment contract issuedSigned
  3. 03Payroll & contributions set upLive
  4. 04Compliance & benefits managedOngoing

Time to first payrollQuoted in writing

  • QuotedOnboarding time, in writing
  • 0Local entity required
  • TaxTax is case by case — the Tax Move Check (€395) looks at yours.
  • 100%Operational control retained
Quick answer · Offices in Novi Sad & Belgrade · Serving clients across all of Serbia

What is an Employer of Record in Serbia?

An Employer of Record (EOR) legally employs staff in Serbia on your behalf. We issue compliant Serbian employment contracts, run payroll, and manage taxes, social contributions, and labour-law obligations — while your company directs the employee's day-to-day work. It's a fast, low-risk way to build a Serbian team without incorporating a subsidiary. (You may also see it written "employer on record" — it's the same model.)

You control
Work, tasks, performance, culture.
We handle
Contracts, payroll, tax, contributions, compliance.
Onboarding
Quoted in writing after the Roadmap.
Entity needed
None.
Best for
Testing the market or hiring before incorporating.
Price
Quoted in writing after the €49 Roadmap.
Chapter 1 · Who uses EOR

Who benefits most from EOR in Serbia

Companies testing market entry

Hire your first one or two people in Serbia to validate the market before committing to a full subsidiary — and convert later if it works.

Tech & software teams

Serbia's strong, multilingual developer talent makes it a leading location for remote engineering, product, and shared-service teams.

Finance, consulting & back-office

Build compliant finance, consulting, or back-office functions in Serbia without the lead time and overhead of incorporating first.

Firms hiring a specific specialist

When you've found one key person in Serbia and need to employ them compliantly without standing up an entire entity around a single hire.

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How many people do you want to hire in Serbia?

The slider shows what our page says about team size. It does not calculate a fee — EOR fees are quoted in writing after the Roadmap.

One key person

When you've found one key person in Serbia and need to employ them compliantly without standing up an entire entity around a single hire.

Your first one or two people

Hire your first one or two people in Serbia to validate the market before committing to a full subsidiary — and convert later if it works.

Employer of Record — best for

1–10 hires, market testing, speed. Cost model: fixed monthly fee per employee.

A growing team

Many clients start with EOR and convert to their own entity once headcount and commitment justify it — and we manage that transition when the time comes.

Your own DOO is best for larger teams, long-term commitment, full control.

Chapter 2 · How it works

Our EOR process in three steps

  1. 1

    Select your employee

    You identify the talent you want to hire — in Belgrade, Novi Sad, or anywhere in Serbia — and agree the terms. We advise on compliant, competitive local compensation.

  2. 2

    We set up the employment

    Your team member is employed by our Serbian employer company under a Serbian employment contract; you keep the day-to-day direction. We set up payroll, benefits, and social contributions — timing quoted in writing after the Roadmap.

  3. 3

    You manage the work

    Your company directs day-to-day tasks and performance. We run payroll each month and keep everything compliant.

Why choose EOR

Why use an Employer of Record in Serbia?

Setting up a Serbian entity is entirely doable — but it isn't always the right first move. EOR removes the barriers to hiring quickly.

01

No local entity required

Start operating immediately without incorporating a Serbian subsidiary or carrying its ongoing accounting and compliance overhead.

02

Risk mitigation

Local employment contracts, income tax, social contributions, and labour-law obligations are handled under Serbian rules.

03

Faster hiring

Onboard talent without first waiting for entity formation and the time to stand up payroll and compliance afterward. Timing is quoted in writing after the Roadmap.

04

Cost predictability

A fixed monthly service fee per employee on top of salary and statutory costs — clear, budgetable, with no entity setup or wind-down expense.

EOR vs own entity

Which route is right for you?

Both are legitimate. The right choice depends on team size, time horizon, and how committed you are to the Serbian market.

No entity needed

Employer of Record

Time to hire
Quoted in writing after the Roadmap
Setup cost
None — no incorporation
Ongoing admin
We handle all of it
Cost model
Fixed monthly fee per employee
Best for
1–10 hires, market testing, speed
Your own company

Your own DOO

Time to hire
In recent cases about 5 business days to register has been typical, plus payroll & compliance setup. APR sets the timing and we don't promise a date.
Setup cost
Incorporation, capital, registrations. Minimum share capital: 100 dinars — the legal minimum; we don't recommend it.
Ongoing admin
Monthly bookkeeping, filings, annual accounts
Cost model
Fixed overhead regardless of headcount
Best for
Larger teams, long-term commitment, full control
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Many clients start with EOR and convert to their own entity once headcount and commitment justify it — and we manage that transition when the time comes.

Chapter 3 · What's included

Everything the legal employer must handle

As your Employer of Record, we take on the full employment infrastructure for each hire.

Compliant employment contracts

Serbian-law employment agreements drafted and maintained — including probation, notice, and statutory terms in line with the Labour Law.

Payroll processing

Monthly salary calculation and payment, payslips, and accurate withholding of personal income tax.

Social contributions

Pension, health, and unemployment contributions calculated and remitted — both the employer and employee portions handled correctly.

Statutory benefits & leave

Annual leave, sick leave, and other mandatory entitlements administered in line with Serbian labour law.

Onboarding & offboarding

Registration of new employees with the authorities, and compliant handling of terminations and final settlements when needed.

Ongoing compliance monitoring

We track changes to Serbian labour and tax law and adjust contracts and processes so your employment stays compliant.

Chapter 4 · What you handle

What stays with you

You keep full operational control.

You
  • Choose the person. You identify the talent you want to hire — in Belgrade, Novi Sad, or anywhere in Serbia — and agree the terms.
  • Direct the work. Your company directs day-to-day tasks and performance.
  • Keep control of work, tasks, performance, culture.
  • Get the papers ready. Onboarding starts once terms are agreed and the employee's documentation is ready.
We
  • Handle contracts, payroll, tax, contributions, compliance.
  • Advise on compliant, competitive local compensation.
  • Run payroll each month and keep everything compliant.
Chapter 5 · Compliance

Compliance: what the legal employer carries

Staying current with Serbian labour law is our responsibility, not yours.

Every month: salary calculation and payment, payslips, personal income tax withheld, contributions remitted, and the payroll tax return (PPP-PD) filed.

Employees, not contractors

Direct employees under Serbian labour law

Independent contractors carry different legal and tax risks — including misclassification exposure. The EOR model is specifically for direct employees engaged under Serbian labour law, with full statutory protections and contributions.

When the law changes

We adjust, you don't chase

Our local team monitors legislative developments and adjusts contracts and processes as needed, keeping your employment arrangements compliant.

We control our own work and filings; the Serbian authorities control their decisions. This is general information, not legal or tax advice.

Chapter 6 · How pricing works

Priced to your case — not a one-size-fits-all package

We don't publish fixed packages for this service, because no two situations are the same — what one client needs looks nothing like the next. After the €49 Relocation Roadmap call we scope your specific case and agree a clear price before any work begins — a fixed quote for one-off work, or a set monthly rate for ongoing support. No cookie-cutter packages, no guesswork, no surprises later.

01

A clear price, agreed upfront

You get a clear price for your scope before we start — a fixed fee for one-off work, or a set monthly rate for ongoing services. No hourly meter running in the background.

02

Scoped to your situation

We price what you actually need. Simpler cases cost less; complex ones are quoted honestly — you pay only for the scope you need.

03

No hidden fees

Third-party costs — government fees, translations, official charges — are passed through at cost.

Employer of Record fees

Quoted in writing after the Roadmap

Employer of Record fees are not on our pricing page. Our service covers payroll processing, statutory benefits, social contributions, employment contracts, and ongoing compliance, for a fixed monthly fee per employee. The employee's salary and the statutory employer costs (such as social contributions) are separate and pass through to you transparently.

Book the €49 Roadmap A short call, then a clear price for your case.

The €49 Relocation Roadmap is credited toward any service you book within 90 days. All prices

Chapter 7 · Start

One call to map your hire

We map your hire, the right route — EOR or your own company — and the timeline, in writing, before you commit to anything.

If your passport needs a visa to enter Serbia, check with us first. We ask which passport you'll use before any form opens.

We do not handle visa-required entry, except through the Company + Visa D package.

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Questions

Employer of Record FAQ

Can we really hire employees in Serbia without a local entity?

Yes. Your team member is employed by our Serbian employer company under a Serbian employment contract; you keep the day-to-day direction. We manage employment-law compliance, payroll, tax, and social contributions. You get a compliant Serbian team without incorporating a subsidiary.

How quickly can we onboard an employee?

Timing is quoted in writing after the Roadmap. Onboarding starts once terms are agreed and the employee's documentation is ready. That's substantially faster than incorporating an entity and then standing up payroll and compliance, which takes longer before the first hire can even start.

What happens when we want to convert to our own entity?

The transition is straightforward and managed. When you're ready to incorporate, we assist with transferring employees from our payroll to your new Serbian entity — coordinating the timing to avoid a gap in employment or compliance.

Are contractors the same as full-time employees under an EOR?

No. Independent contractors carry different legal and tax risks — including misclassification exposure. The EOR model is specifically for direct employees engaged under Serbian labour law, with full statutory protections and contributions, which is what reduces the misclassification risk.

What costs are included in your service?

Our service covers payroll processing, statutory benefits, social contributions, employment contracts, and ongoing compliance, for a fixed monthly fee per employee. The employee's salary and the statutory employer costs (such as social contributions) are separate and pass through to you transparently. We set out the full cost breakdown on the €49 Relocation Roadmap call.

What if Serbian labour law changes?

Our local team monitors legislative developments and adjusts contracts and processes as needed, keeping your employment arrangements compliant. Staying current with Serbian labour law is our responsibility, not yours.

Which industries use EOR in Serbia most?

Technology, finance, consulting, and manufacturing firms use EOR most often — typically when testing market entry or hiring specialists before committing to a full subsidiary. Serbia's strong IT and multilingual talent pool makes it particularly attractive for remote development, shared-service, and back-office teams.

Hire in Serbia, compliantly

Usually within weeks — the authorities decide

For multinationals, mid-sized firms, and high-growth teams exploring Serbia, EOR is a fast, lower-risk path to local team deployment. Let's map it for your situation.

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This page is general information, not legal or tax advice. We do not promise any registration, tax, bank or authority outcome — we control our own work and filings; the Serbian authorities control their decisions. The registered address we offer is in Novi Sad (Laze Telečkog 6), provided by Globalna Poslovna Rešenja d.o.o. Relocation Serbia is a trade name of Helion Global Group LLC, a limited liability company registered in the State of Wyoming, USA. Services in Serbia are delivered by Globalna Poslovna Rešenja DOO, a company registered in Serbia, under agreement with Helion Global Group LLC. Read our privacy notice.