STAV LAW - Market Entry and Commercial Law Firm in Serbia

Our core principles are:

• Client-Centred Solutions,
• Responsive Support,
• Tailored Solutions,
• Proactive Risk Management and  Assessment.

At our law firm, we offer three flexible fee structures based on the type of legal service you require:

• Fixed Fee: For standardized legal work.
• Flat Fee or Retainer: For ongoing monthly legal tasks.
• Hourly Rate: For non-standardized work that requires research or legal opinions.

Read more about us and the way we get things done here – About Us.

Besides its strategic location in Europe and strong connections to markets like the EU, Russia, America, China, Asia, and the Middle East, Serbia offers a favourable business environment with competitive taxes. 

• A company requires only one Director and one Shareholder for incorporation, which can be foreigners (100%), without a need for any locals;
• The Director and Shareholder are not required to reside in Serbia, but can obtain temporary and permanent residence permits;
• Company registration in Serbia and obtaining residence in Serbia are done remotely;
• Approx. 95% of business activities are unrestricted, meaning a company can register one activity but simultaneously perform others, except those that explicitly require a license; 
• Annual corporate tax amounts to 15%;
• The minimum share capital for company formation in Serbia is 100 RSD (cc. 1 USD) and for sole proprietors there is no minimal share capital;
• Serbian banks perform transactions with most countries in the world, including EU, USA, Russia, China etc;
• Once your company has been incorporated, you will receive an electronic certificate of incorporation;
• It is mandatory to have a registered office in Serbia, which can either be a leased physical location or you may use virtual office services. 

In our blog post – Starting a Company in Serbia: Top 50 Legal FAQs – we delve deeper into all the advantages and legal insights about doing business in Serbia. 

In addition to comprehensive market entry services, our firm offers a wide range of business law services across various industries. We specialize in reviewing and drafting contracts designed to prevent ambiguities and potential disputes, covering everything from service provision to trade agreements. Our expertise allows us to support your business in a multitude of sectors.

Take a look at our list and description of legal services here – Legal Services.

The process of obtaining a residence permit in Serbia may involve two or three steps, depending on your nationality. For some countries, a visa is required before applying for a temporary residence permit (up to 3 years), followed by a permanent residence permit. For citizens of certain countries, a visa is not required, and you can focus on the last two steps. The grounds for obtaining a residence permit in Serbia are varied, with the most common being employment, family reunification, company formation, property purchase, and education.

For more information, read our blog post – Residence in Serbia for Foreigners Simplified for 2025 or contact us.

Serbia, known for its crypto-friendly environment, has seen a notable rise in digital token issuance, especially in support of crowdfunding projects. The country is home to several cryptocurrency exchanges and an increasing awareness of cryptocurrencies in everyday business.

As a leading IT hub in the region, Serbia offers a highly skilled workforce, particularly in the IT sector. This positions the country for significant growth and revenue generation within the IT services industry.

Read more about our IT and Crypto related legal services here – IT Law & Crypto Regulation.

Whether you’re starting a company or seeking other legal services, under Serbian law, the legal profession represents an independent and autonomous service providing legal assistance to individuals and legal entities. Legal assistance, as defined by Serbian law, includes:

1) providing oral and written legal advice and opinions;
2) drafting lawsuits, requests, proposals, petitions, legal remedies, complaints, and other submissions;
3) drafting contracts, wills, settlements, statements, general and individual acts, and other documents;
4) representing and defending individuals and legal entities;
5) mediating in order to conclude a legal transaction or amicably resolve disputes and contentious relationships;
6) performing other legal assistance services on behalf of and for the account of a domestic or foreign individual or legal entity, on the basis of which rights are realized or freedoms and other interests are protected.

The unauthorized provision of legal assistance constitutes a criminal offense in the Republic of Serbia. In addition to the aforementioned description of the activities that fall within the legal profession, lawyers are highly qualified professionals and are responsible for providing legal assistance to clients, and are required to adhere to the code of professional ethics for lawyers, which, among other things, serves to maintain the standard of conduct and an adequate level of service provided by lawyers to clients. Although most people associate the concept of a lawyer with a court or defence in court proceedings, business lawyers primarily serve to prevent disputes from arising in the first place. Read Serbian Legal Profession Act in English here – Legal Profession Act.