Choosing a Business Name in Serbia
Updated: March 2026 | Next review: October 2026 Every year, a business entity in Serbia loses a court dispute over a company name that the BRA had previously approved without objection. The consequences are not minor: a forced name change, notifying all business partners, updating contracts, stamps, and the website, plus compensation for damages. All […]
Company Formation in Serbia: 2026 Legal Guide
Updated: March 2026 | Next review: October 2026 Serbia attracted €4.5 billion in foreign direct investment in 2024, a 12% increase year-on-year according to the National Bank of Serbia. That figure sounds encouraging. Behind it, however, lies an uncomfortable truth: every year, a portion of those investors begin company formation in Serbia without understanding what […]
Branch Office, Representative Office and Non-resident Bank Account in Serbia 2026
A German company that wants to cover the Serbian market does not need to incorporate a separate Serbian entity. It can register a branch office in Serbia, keep all contracts and assets within the parent company, and operate locally from day one. For foreign firms that want a local presence without restructuring their ownership abroad, […]
Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Guide in Serbia 2026
Key Considerations in M&A Serbia Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are transformative business moves that enable companies to expand, consolidate, and enter new markets. For some, M&A offers a path to rapid growth, while for others, it’s a strategic tool to eliminate competition or acquire valuable assets like technology, intellectual property, or human capital. In […]
Opening a Pharmacy in Serbia in 2026: Requirements, Forms and Registration Process
Updated: March 2026. | Next review: September 2026. One question we hear often: can a company with no pharmacist in its ownership structure open a pharmacy in Serbia at all? The answer depends on the form chosen. A pharmacy-health facility can. A private practice pharmacy cannot. Opening a pharmacy in Serbia is governed by two […]
Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets Tax in Serbia in 2026
About Digital Assets and Their Regulatory Framework In recent years, we have witnessed significant innovations and an upward trend of investments in various forms of digital assets, which consist of the creation of new forms, as well as various acquisitions, dispositions, and further development of digital assets. Nowadays, many legal systems widely recognize […]
IP Transfer In Software Development Agreements
“There are people out there who don’t see value in intellectual property, and so they’re always going to have a problem if there are lawsuits involving intellectual property.” Paul Allen A large number of different agreements are being concluded within the IT sector, such as software licensing agreements, software development agreements, professional service agreements, […]
Taxation of Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets for Legal Entities in Serbia – 2026 Guide
Whether you are the owner of an existing business or plan to start using digital assets to make transactions, investments, or other purposes, it is crucial to understand the tax implications of such business ventures. Since we already wrote about the taxation of digital assets for natural persons, this blog will focus on relevant taxation issues […]
Cryptocurrencies – Frequently Asked Questions and Answers in 2026
How do you tax the digital assets, and what are all the available tax incentives? Income generated by an individual from the transfer of digital assets is considered a capital gain, and it is subject to a 15% tax rate. In other words, to have an obligation to pay capital gains tax, a certain profit […]
Obtaining a Cryptocurrency License and Digital Token License in Serbia
At the end of 2020, the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia adopted the Law on Digital Assets, adding Serbia to the list of countries with legal framework for virtual currencies (cryptocurrencies) and digital tokens. The law has been in effect since 29 June 2021. This regulation introduced significant innovations regarding the trading of […]