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SERBIA RESIDENCE PERMIT VIA BUSINESS REGISTRATION

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BENEFITS
  • Apply for Schengen Area visas, as well as United States and Canada visas, from Serbia (subject to consulate rules)
  • Affordable cost of living. Rent in Belgrade from €650; property prices from €2,500 per m²
  • A residence permit allows you to stay in the country for more than 30 days
  • A residence permit may allow you to include eligible family members
  • A strong expat community and easier adaptation
  • Friendly, welcoming environment for newcomers
  • No mandatory Serbian language exam requirement (depending on the permit type)
  • Access to education at leading European universities
  • Running a business in the international market: company registration can take as little as 5-6 days
  • After three years of residence, you may apply for permanent residence or Serbian citizenship. Serbia is an European Union candidate country
  • Low crime rate (often ranked in the global top 50 for safety - safer than the United Kingdom, Sweden, Germany, France, the US, and Italy)
  • Access to European banking services and international financial operations
  • Access to international healthcare standards
  • Low taxes (10-20% personal income tax and 15% corporate tax)
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Business registration in Serbia is one of the faster pathways to obtaining temporary residence. Sole proprietors with relatively modest annual turnover may qualify for a simplified (flat-rate) tax regime, which can mean a consistently low and predictable tax burden. Another important factor is Serbia’s ongoing EU accession process. Serbia is an official candidate country, and a 2030 timeline is often mentioned as an ambition/target horizon.

Thanks to its geographic position close to major European markets, Serbia is often seen as a practical base for business and investment. Located at the crossroads of key regional routes, it offers:
  • A gateway to the Balkans, a region with 50+ million residents
  • Competitive labor costs
  • Access to regional markets through membership in CEFTA (Central European Free Trade Agreement)

APPLICATION PROCESS
  1. Choose your business activity
  2. Confirm the company’s registered legal address
  3. Choose a tax regime
  4. Submit documents to the Serbian Business Registers Agency (APR) to register the business
  5. Open a business bank account
  6. Obtain a tax decision/registration from the local tax office (for sole proprietors)
  7. Obtain a residence permit

PROCESSING TIME
1 month

COST
Residence permit + sole proprietorship + two bank accounts (business + personal):
  • One applicant: €4,000 + government fee €350
  • Family of 2: €4,500 + government fee €350 per person
  • Family of 3: €5,000 + government fee €350
Each additional family member: +€500 for the residence permit (+ government fees of €350 per person)

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