Corporate services · Serbia · Updated October 2026

Corporate Services in Serbia

Build, operate & scale your business in Serbia

From entity formation to financial control, we manage every stage of your Serbian operation — backed by one legal, accounting, and operational team rather than a chain of outsourced subcontractors. One partner, regulatory precision, and on-the-ground execution.

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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The €49 Relocation Roadmap is a 60-minute call, credited within 90 days. Accounting starts from €59 a month; work that depends on your company is quoted in writing before we start.

  • 100% foreign ownership — no local partner required
  • Company (DOO) registration: in recent cases about 5 business days has been typical. APR sets the timing and we don't promise a date.
  • Legal, accounting & operations by one team
  • Framework adaptable across Croatia, Montenegro & the wider Balkans
  • 15%Corporate income tax
  • 5dUsual APR registration time
  • 60+Double-tax treaties
  • 15Free zones
Offices in Novi Sad & Belgrade · Serving clients across all of Serbia

Corporate services in Serbia — the short answer

One team sets up, runs and grows your Serbian company: APR filings, company changes, Employer of Record, payroll, accounting, trademarks, international tax advisory, a virtual CFO and market entry.

Ownership
100% foreign ownership — no local partner required
Registration
Company (DOO) registration: in recent cases about 5 business days has been typical. APR sets the timing and we don't promise a date.
Corporate income tax
15%
Hiring without an entity
Employer of Record — onboarding usually takes days
Published prices
Accounting from €59/month · payroll add-on €15/employee/month · trademarks from €149
Everything else
Quoted in writing before we start
Chapter 1 · Who this is for

Foreign companies and founders entering Serbia

Each service is delivered by one team, so the parts actually fit together.

Testing the market

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.

Employer of Record
Setting up a company

Founders registering a Serbian DOO

Full registration of a Serbian DOO or branch, plus permits and post-setup essentials. In recent cases about 5 business days has been typical; APR sets the timing and we don't promise a date.

Company formation
Trading without a new entity

A foreign company selling in Serbia

A foreign company can sell in Serbia without forming a new legal entity — through a branch office. It can invoice locally but is not a separate legal person, so the parent company remains liable.

Business structures in Serbia
Moving people

Teams relocating staff

Immigration, housing, and onboarding support for your transferees and their families, managed start to finish.

End-to-end employee relocation
Chapter 2 · What we do

Comprehensive corporate support, under one roof

Sixteen services across the full lifecycle of a Serbian operation — establishment, growth, and ongoing finance and compliance. Each is delivered by one team, so the parts actually fit together. Below: the eight corporate services, then the rest.

Register

APR Services

Registration, changes and filings at the Serbian Business Registers Agency — prepared, filed and tracked by one team.

Price: single changes and filings are priced under Company changes & filings (from €200, government fees at cost); registrations are quoted in writing before we start.

APR Services
Keep current

Company Changes & Filings

Director, address, ownership and capital changes, annual filings and register corrections — prepared, filed and tracked against each deadline.

Price: Single change or filing from €200 · two or more routine changes from €300 · complex changes from €450. Government and third-party fees at cost, quoted before we file.

Company changes & filings
Hire

Employer of Record (EOR)

Hire and pay staff in Serbia legally without establishing your own local entity — onboarding usually takes days.

Price: quoted in writing before we start — a fixed monthly service fee per employee on top of salary and statutory costs.

Employer of Record
Grow

Market Entry & Expansion

Regulatory insight, partner sourcing, and distribution setup for Serbia and the wider regional market.

Price (Grow in Serbia): Market-entry project from €900 · market entry + business development retainer from €1,250 per month. Scope and price confirmed in writing before we start.

Market entry & expansion
Protect

Trademark Registration

Protect your brand in Serbia and internationally — national filing through ZIS, plus EUIPO and WIPO routes.

Price: Clearance Search & Written Opinion €149 · Serbian Trademark €795 + ~€220 official ZIS fee · EU Trademark from €695 · International (Madrid) from €995. Full list in Chapter 5.

Trademark registration
Plan

International Tax Advisory

Cross-border tax-residency planning, double-tax treaty positioning, and permanent-establishment analysis.

Price: quoted in writing before we start.

International tax advisory
Control

Virtual CFO / Financial Controller

Strategic financial oversight, budgeting, cash-flow control, and growth reporting on a retained basis.

Price: quoted in writing before we start.

Virtual CFO
Pay

Payroll & Compensation

Salary processing, payslips, social contributions, and local tax deductions handled securely each month.

Price: Payroll add-on €15/employee/month on an accounting plan — Micro includes payroll for 1, Growth payroll up to 5.

Payroll

More corporate services, same team

Establish & Operate

Company Formation & SetupFull registration of a Serbian DOO or branch, plus permits and post-setup essentials. In recent cases about 5 business days has been typical; APR sets the timing and we don't promise a date.Learn more → Virtual OfficeA registered corporate address, mail handling, and a professional presence before you physically arrive.Learn more → End-to-End Employee RelocationImmigration, housing, and onboarding support for your transferees and their families, managed start to finish.Learn more →

Grow & Expand

Event & Partnership DevelopmentCorporate conferences and strategic alliances that build your presence and pipeline in the market.Learn more → Local Business DevelopmentOn-the-ground sales support and network building to expand your footprint across Serbia.Learn more →

Finance & Compliance

Tax & BookkeepingAccurate monthly ledgers, statutory filings, and VAT returns prepared to Serbian rules.Learn more → Entity & Free Zone MaintenanceAnnual renewals, compliance checks, and ongoing administration that keep your entity in good standing.Learn more → Regulatory Audit SupportCoordination with auditors and authorities to keep your operation inspection-ready. Available on request.Enquire →
Chapter 3 · Entry paths

New d.o.o., branch, or Employer of Record?

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

Your own company

New d.o.o. (LLC)

The DOO (LLC) is the workhorse for active operations — limited liability, straightforward governance, and strong acceptance by banks and counterparties.

Time to start
Company (DOO) registration: in recent cases about 5 business days has been typical. APR sets the timing and we don't promise a date.
Setup
Incorporation, capital, registrations — minimum share capital 100 dinars — the legal minimum; we don't recommend it
Tax
Corporate tax is case by case
Ongoing admin
Monthly bookkeeping, filings, annual accounts
Best for
Larger teams, long-term commitment, full control
Company formation
Trade without a new entity

Branch office

A branch lets a foreign company operate in Serbia without creating a new legal entity — it's the parent's extension here and can invoice and trade locally.

Legal status
Not a separate legal person — parent remains liable
Capital
None required
Tax
Branch profits taxed in Serbia at 15% CIT
Filings
Local accounting & financial statements required
Best for
Foreign company trading locally; fast market entry
Business structures guide
No entity needed

Employer of Record

An Employer of Record (EOR) legally employs staff in Serbia on your behalf. You keep full operational control; we carry the employer obligations.

Time to hire
Quoted in writing
Setup cost
None — no incorporation
Employer liability
Sits with us
Ongoing admin
We handle all of it
Best for
1–10 hires, market testing, speed
Employer of Record

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. This is general information, not legal or tax advice; the right structure is confirmed for your case before anything is registered. More: Company formation guide · Hiring employees in Serbia.

Chapter 4 · Compliance calendar

What every Serbian company owes — whatever it does

Even a company that never issues an invoice carries mandatory filings. This is the floor; the plans below keep you above it.

Every month

Payroll and VAT

  • Monthly payroll tax filing (PPP-PD) whenever the company has a director or employees.
  • If the company is VAT-registered: the VAT returns (PPPDV) and POPDV, and SEF e-invoicing.
Every year

Statements and tax return

  • Annual financial statements filed with APR every year — due by 31 March.
  • Annual tax balance and corporate income-tax return (PDP) — due within 180 days of year-end (30 June for calendar-year companies).
All the time

Books ready for inspection

  • Bookkeeping records kept to Serbian standards, ready for inspection.

Every accounting plan includes your mandatory filings and an English-language monthly report.

Miss your annual financial statements two years running and the law treats it as an incurable failure — the company is put into compulsory liquidation and removed from the register, and controlling owners can be held personally liable for its debts. Staying compliant is far cheaper than recovering from a lapse.

Tax & accounting in SerbiaVAT in Serbia for businessesPayroll in Serbia

Chapter 5 · Prices

What corporate work costs

These are the prices published on our pricing page, as final euro amounts. Government and third-party fees are always yours, at cost — never marked up. Work that depends on your company is quoted in writing before we start.

Accounting · monthly

Accounting plans

  • DormantZero-activity companies — mandatory filings & compliance watch€59/month
  • Paušal CareFlat-tax entrepreneurs — filings & limit monitoring€69/month
  • Preduzetnik BooksEntrepreneurs keeping real books (not flat-tax) — bookkeeping, filings & limit monitoring€149/month
  • MicroFull bookkeeping, payroll for 1, monthly English report€179/month
  • Micro +VATEverything in Micro + VAT, monthly POPDV & SEF e-invoicing€249/month
  • GrowthEverything in +VAT, payroll up to 5, quarterly review call€549/month
  • Payroll add-onPer additional employee — English payslips & PPP-PD filing€15/employee/month
Address · monthly

Virtual Office

  • AddressRegistered business address + mail reception & scan€49/month
  • Dormant BundleAddress + Dormant accounting tier combined€99/month
  • PresenceAddress + mail read, triaged & summarised, with deadline alerts€129/month

Our address is available only to clients whose compliance we actively monitor (accounting or dormant-care clients). The registered address is in Novi Sad.

Corporate · quoted before we start

Corporate services

  • Company changes & filingsSingle change or filing from €200 · two or more routine changes from €300 · complex changes from €450. Government and third-party fees at cost, quoted before we file.from €200+ government fees
  • Grow in SerbiaMarket-entry project from €900 · market entry + business development retainer from €1,250 per month. Scope and price confirmed in writing before we start.from €900retainer from €1,250/month
  • Free-zone complianceZone user from €750/month · zone operator from €1,500/month · onboarding review from €750 one-off.from €750per month

Company changes & filingsGrow in Serbia

Trademark & brand protection · per filing

Trademarks

  • Clearance Search & Written OpinionConflict search + written opinion on your mark's strength; credited toward filing€149
  • Serbian TrademarkUp to 3 classes: search, classification, filing & prosecution€795+ ~€220 official ZIS fee
  • EU TrademarkOne filing covering all 27 EU member statesfrom €695+ official EUIPO fee from €850/class
  • International (Madrid)Extend your mark to selected countries via WIPOfrom €995+ official fees, per country
  • Trademark RenewalEvery 10 years, up to 3 classes€295+ ~€365 official
  • Trademark MonitoringAnnual watch for conflicting later filings€249/year

Official government fees are approximate, paid at cost with no markup, and confirmed before filing. Additional Serbian class: €150 + ~€37 official.

Quoted in writing before we start

No public price — you get a written quote first

  • Company formation (d.o.o. or branch)
  • APR registrations
  • Employer of Record
  • Virtual CFO / Financial Controller
  • International tax advisory
  • Employee relocation
  • Event & partnership development
  • Regulatory audit support

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

Chapter 6 · Start

One call to map your structure, services and timeline

We map the right structure, services, and timeline for your business — 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.

Not ready to book? Get the free Checklist

The Serbia Relocation Checklist covers the business route — company, address, bank and accounting — so you can see what to prepare before you spend anything.

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Find your route into Serbia in about 2 minutes.

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Why companies choose us

Global standards, Serbian expertise — one accountable team

Our edge is structural: legal, accounting, and operational specialists work as one team, so formation, tax, payroll, and compliance are coordinated by people who actually talk to each other — not stitched together across three outside firms.

One multidisciplinary team

One team of lawyers, bookkeepers and accountants we work with — one accountable point of contact across every function.

Local compliance assurance

Every filing and report handled to current Serbian legal standards, monitored as the rules change.

Bilingual corporate advisors

English-speaking specialists in finance, legal, and operations — no language barrier, no lost detail.

Regional scalability

A framework adaptable to Croatia, Montenegro, and other Balkan markets as you grow beyond Serbia.

Confidential data handling

Secure processes and communication across all corporate and financial records.

Transparent reporting

Clear deliverables and regular updates — no hidden fees, no surprises at year-end.

Chapter 7 · Questions

Corporate services — frequently asked

Can foreign companies operate in Serbia without a local entity?

Yes. Through our Employer of Record service you can legally hire and pay staff in Serbia without establishing your own company — useful for testing the market or hiring a few specialists before incorporating.

How quickly can a company be registered in Serbia?

In recent cases about 5 business days from complete documents has been typical. APR sets the timing and we don't promise a date. The legal minimum share capital is 100 dinars (under one euro) — we don't recommend starting with it; we suggest an amount on the Roadmap call. A DOO allows 100% foreign ownership, with no local partner required.

What's the difference between your tax & bookkeeping and international tax advisory?

Tax & bookkeeping is the ongoing execution — monthly ledgers, statutory filings, payroll, and VAT returns. International tax advisory is the strategic planning that comes first — tax residency, double-tax treaty positioning, permanent-establishment risk, and cross-border structuring. Most corporate clients use both, in that order.

Can you assist with both bookkeeping and CFO-level advisory?

Yes. Our finance team provides everything from day-to-day bookkeeping up to retained Virtual CFO support — budgeting, cash-flow control, and growth reporting — scaled to your stage.

What are the benefits of operating in a Serbian free zone?

Free zones offer VAT exemption on qualifying in-zone activity and customs relief on goods, alongside streamlined import/export procedures. The right fit depends on your activity, which we assess as part of structuring.

Is your service available outside Belgrade?

Yes. We operate in Belgrade and Novi Sad and cover Niš and the major industrial and free-zone areas across Serbia.

From formation to finance and beyond

Let's build your Serbian presence together

Partner with one accountable team for the full lifecycle of your operation. Book the €49 Relocation Roadmap and we'll map the right structure, services, and timeline for your business — credited toward any service within 90 days.

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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.