How to Register a Company in Serbia (d.o.o. (Društvo sa ograničenom odgovornošću)) as a Foreign Founder
Setting up a Serbia d.o.o. (Društvo sa ograničenom odgovornošću) is more straightforward than it first looks — if you know which route you actually qualify for. Most guides quote a single headline figure and stop there, leaving founders to discover the real conditions the hard way.
BIZ TRP confirms your real route before you spend anything on documents: the right capital structure, the signature or representation path that fits you, and the compliance steps that come after registration — so the company you register is the company you can actually run.
Decision quick facts
- Entity
- d.o.o. (Društvo sa ograničenom odgovornošću)
- Capital
- RSD 100 (~1 EUR)
- Remote formation
- Yes — via a notarized Power of Attorney to a local representative; fully online via the APR eRegistration portal
- Corporate tax
- 15% — one of the lowest in Europe
- VAT
- 20% — 10% reduced rate applies
- Registration time
- ~5 working days — via APR eRegistration
Find your exact path
Select one option in each group. The checklist will update without collecting identity data.
What you need before you start
- A registered address in Serbia Required
- Standard capital requirement confirmed for your structure Required
- Access to a notarized Power of Attorney to a local representative; fully online via the APR eRegistration portal for every signer, or a local representative if not If applicable
- UBO / beneficial-owner information Required
- Foreign legal-entity documents (translated/apostilled where applicable) If applicable
- None — no nationality or residency restrictions; foreigners can own 100% of a Serbian d.o.o. Required
From confirmed route to registered company
Confirm the route
Founder type, governance, address, and the actual signing method for your case.
Prepare documents
Only the translations, certifications, and UBO material your profile actually requires.
Apply the capital rule
The correct amount, payment timing, and any reduced-capital conditions.
Execute and file
Sign through the accepted channel and file with the Serbian Business Registers Agency (APR).
Go operational
Banking, tax/VAT activation, and any licences are separate steps — plan for them, don't assume them.
What you actually pay
Government fees
- Capital requirement (if applicable, fully paid in)
- RSD 100 (~1 EUR)
- Registry filing fee
- Ask us for the current figure
BIZ TRP fees
- Route confirmation & document preparation
- Ask us for a quote — from €120/hour
- Registration coordination
- Ask us for a quote — from €120/hour
Where this usually goes wrong
A physical office address is required — virtual offices may not qualify. The RSD 100 minimum capital is a legal formality, but local banks and partners expect higher paid-in capital (250 EUR+) for credibility. A physical office address in Serbia is required for registration — virtual offices may not satisfy the statutory "registered address" requirement. Filing fee confirmed at RSD 6,500 standard, or RSD 5,900 electronically.
"Remote" gets assumed rather than confirmed. Not every signer automatically has what's needed for a remote route. We check the signing route before it becomes a filing delay, not after.
Registration gets treated as the finish line. The company exists, but banking, tax activation, and licensing are separate work — founders who assume otherwise lose weeks they didn't budget for.
Your action checklist
Ready to confirm your route?
BIZ TRP reviews your route, prepares and coordinates your formation documents, and handles POA/notary or local-partner steps where needed.
Request your Serbia route review Email usCommon questions
Is RSD 100 (~1 EUR) always the capital requirement?
That's the standard figure as researched — Confirm which route applies to your specific case before relying on it.
Can I register fully remotely?
For most founders, yes — through a notarized Power of Attorney to a local representative; fully online via the APR eRegistration portal, depending on which signers are involved.
Does registration mean I can start operating immediately?
No. Registration creates the legal entity. Banking, tax/VAT activation, and any licences are separate steps.