Centar za vize Mihajlović

Business residence and doing business in Serbia

In recent years Serbia has become an increasingly attractive destination for international companies, investors, entrepreneurs and start-ups looking to develop their business in the South-East European market.

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Whether you are planning to set up a company, take up the position of director, invest or grow an existing business, regulating your residence status is one of the first and most important steps.

The Mihajlović Visa Center provides complete administrative and legal support to foreign nationals who wish to do business in the Republic of Serbia, taking into account not only immigration procedures but also each client's business objectives.

Our aim is not only to regulate your residence status, but to help you start your business in Serbia safely and efficiently.

Who is this service intended for?

Our services are intended for:

  • foreign entrepreneurs
  • start-up founders
  • directors of foreign companies
  • investors
  • company owners looking to expand their business into Serbia
  • international companies opening a representative office or a company in Serbia

Every business model is different, which is why we analyse each case individually and adapt it to the client's specific situation.

What does the procedure look like?

The procedure depends on the type of business and the specific legal basis, but it usually consists of the following steps:

  1. 1Step 1Analysis of the planned business activity and the client's objectives
  2. 2Step 2Choosing the appropriate legal basis for residence
  3. 3Step 3Assessing the most suitable business model
  4. 4Step 4Preparation of the required documentation
  5. 5Step 5Filing the application with the competent authorities
  6. 6Step 6Monitoring the procedure and communication with the institutions
  7. 7Step 7Support after the decision as well

Throughout the entire procedure our team remains at the client's disposal and coordinates all the next steps.

How can we help?

We provide support with:

  • analysing your business situation
  • choosing the appropriate basis of residence
  • preparing the complete documentation
  • communication with the competent authorities
  • coordination with accountants and other professionals where necessary
  • monitoring the procedure
  • legal advice on the further development of your business in Serbia

Our aim is for the procedure to be organised, predictable and as efficient as possible.

Do you need broader legal support?

For many foreign nationals and international companies, regulating residence is only the first step.

If you are planning to set up a company in Serbia, conclude business contracts, develop cooperation with local partners or need legal support in other areas of business, you can also rely on the services of the Jovana Mihajlović Law Office.

In one place you receive support both in immigration procedures and in the broader legal questions that accompany the start and growth of a business in Serbia.

What we pay particular attention to

Successfully regulating business residence involves more than meeting formal requirements. We pay particular attention to:

  • choosing the right legal basis for residence
  • the compatibility of the business model with immigration regulations
  • preparing documentation suited to the individual case
  • identifying potential risks before the application is filed
  • planning the next steps once residence has been granted

Our aim is not merely for the application to be filed, but for it to be well prepared and aligned with your business plans.

More than administrative assistance

Unlike conventional agencies that deal exclusively with preparing documentation, the Mihajlović Visa Center is backed by an attorney admitted in the Republic of Serbia.

This means that, where necessary, we can also provide full legal support, including:

  • legal analysis of more complex situations
  • communication with the competent authorities
  • representation in proceedings where permitted by law
  • legal support relating to business activities of foreign nationals in the Republic of Serbia

This way the client gains a single partner who understands both the immigration and the business side of their move to Serbia.

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Are you planning to start or expand a business in Serbia?

Contact us and together we will find the most efficient solution for regulating your residence and setting up your business legally in the Republic of Serbia.

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