General Partnership
- Simple setup and flexible management
- Direct control by all partners
- Profits and losses shared among partners
- Suitable for small businesses with trusted partners
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Serbia Offshore Company Formation with Residence Permit
Serbia is uniquely positioned as a strategic gateway bridging Europe and Asia, offering unparalleled access to diverse markets across both continents. This prime geographical location, combined with a dynamic and rapidly evolving economic landscape, makes Serbia an exceptionally attractive destination for offshore company formation. Entrepreneurs and investors are drawn not only by the opportunity to establish a business presence in a country with a stable and improving legal framework but also by Serbia’s commitment to fostering a business-friendly environment that encourages foreign investment.
Types of Company Formation with Residence Permit
Limited liability company
- Minimum Capital: Minimum share capital requirement is RSD 100 (approx. €1)
- Shareholders: Can be established by 1 or more individuals or legal entities, Serbian or foreign
- Liability: Shareholders are liable only up to the amount of their capital contribution
- Management: Managed by one or more directors; shareholders can also act as directors
- Legal Entity: The LLC is a separate legal entity from its owners
- Foreign Ownership: 100% foreign ownership is permitted
Joint-stock company
- Minimum Capital: Minimum share capital is RSD 3,000,000 (approx. €25,000)
- Shareholders: At least 1 shareholder (individual or legal entity), Serbian or foreign
- Liability: Shareholders are liable only up to their share capital contribution
- Management: Managed by a Board of Directors and a Supervisory Board
- Shares: Can be publicly traded if the company is listed on the stock exchange
- Foreign Ownership: Allowed 100% foreign ownership
General partnership
- Partners: Minimum of 2 partners (individuals or legal entities)
- Liability: Unlimited joint and several liability of partners
- Management: Partners manage the business together unless otherwise agreed
- Legal Entity: Not a separate legal entity; partners act on behalf of the partnership
- Foreign Ownership: Allowed
Limited Partnership
- Minimum one general partner (unlimited liability) and one limited partner (liability limited to investment)
- General partners manage the business; limited partners do not
- Not a separate legal entity; acts through general partners
- Foreign ownership allowed for all partners
Branches of Foreign Companies
- Not a separate legal entity from the parent company
- Parent company is fully liable for branch obligations
- Can conduct commercial activities and enter contracts
- Requires local registration and a local manager
- 100% foreign ownership by the parent company
Sole Proprietorship
- Owned and managed by a single individual
- Owner has unlimited personal liability
- Easy and low-cost registration
- Suitable for small, independent businesses
- No separate legal entity from the owner
Advantages
Limited Liability Company
- Allows passive investors without management responsibilities
- Limits liability for limited partners
- Flexible business structure for joint ventures and investments
Joint-Stock Company
- Ability to raise capital through share issuance
- Credibility and transparency favored by investors
- Suitable for large-scale operations and public trading
- Limited liability protection for shareholders
- Structured governance with supervisory oversight
Limited Partnership
- Allows passive investors without management responsibilities
- Limits liability for limited partners
- Flexible business structure for joint ventures and investments
Branches of Foreign Companies
- Quick market entry without forming a new company
- Full control by the parent company
- Suitable for testing the market or short-term projects
Sole Proprietorship
- Simple setup and full control
- Minimal regulatory requirements
- All profits belong to the owner
