For Austrian companies
Serbia is an EU candidate country, but not a member. This shapes customs procedures, contracts and investment conditions. This guide shows what Austrian companies should look out for.
Who it is for
For Austrian companies, Serbia is close geographically but a third country legally. Anyone who treats the market like another EU neighbour should expect delays and extra costs.
Serbia is a candidate for accession, but not a member of the European Union. Movement of goods, standards, residence law and employment law therefore follow their own rules. At the same time, the legal framework is gradually aligning with European standards in many areas. Conditions may therefore change.
Those who allow for this will find a market with qualified specialists, competitive cost structures and a considerable need for modernisation in infrastructure, energy and industry.
Guide
The framing below comes from the practice of a bilateral business network. We add specific figures, deadlines, tax rates and procedural detail as soon as they have been verified, and keep them up to date.
Which company form suits which project, how a subsidiary is structured and what steps incorporation involves.
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Taxes are one of the most common reasons for miscalculations. Besides the rates, procedures and deadlines also matter.
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As a market outside the EU, Serbia has its own customs rules and rules of origin. For goods moving in either direction this is the most important difference in practice.
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The availability and qualifications of skilled workers are an important location factor, with differences between regions.
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Incentives at national and regional level are available for investments above a certain size.
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Which authorities, chambers and representations are responsible for your project and how to make first contact.
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We will add specific figures on tax rates, incorporation timelines, minimum capital, funding programmes and administrative procedures as soon as they have been verified. Until then, the association office is glad to help you in person.
Support
For specific projects, we put you in touch with companies that have already taken the same step.
Whether you are entering a market, looking for partners or building new contacts in both economies: get in touch.
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