How-to guides
Step-by-step procedural guides for the administrative side of buying property and settling in Serbia. Documents to bring, offices to visit, fees to expect, and how long each step actually takes.
Step-by-step process for foreigners applying for temporary residence at the Serbian Ministry of Interior, including documents, fees, and realistic timelines under the post-February 2024 rules.
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How to apply for permanent residence (stalno nastanjenje) in Serbia after three years of continuous temporary residence under the February 2024 reform. Documents, timeline, and what changes once you hold it.
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Step-by-step on obtaining a Serbian tax identification number (PIB) at the Tax Administration. Required for foreign property buyers, sole proprietors, and company founders. Free, usually issued in 1 to 3 working days.
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How to open a non-resident or resident account at major Serbian banks, including Banca Intesa, Raiffeisen, and OTP. Documents required, fees, and timing for foreign property buyers.
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How to wire property purchase funds to a Serbian bank, including SWIFT, SEPA (since May 2026), and Wise routes. Anti-money-laundering documentation, source-of-funds evidence, and realistic timing.
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How a foreigner registers a DOO (društvo s ograničenom odgovornošću) in Serbia. Founding documents, APR registration, bank account, tax registration. Typical timeline 10 working days, all-in cost around 500 to 1,500 euros.
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How to register the new owner of a Serbian property at the Real Estate Cadastre (RGZ) after the notarised sale contract. Documents, fees, timing under the December 2025 digital platform reform.
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How to file for the 10-year capital gains exemption on Serbian property sales. Documentation required, the filing process with the Tax Administration, and common mistakes that cost sellers the exemption.
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How to legally operate a short-term tourist rental (Airbnb, Booking) in Belgrade. Categorisation certificate, business registration, tourist tax collection, and monthly reporting.
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How to renew Serbian temporary residence (privremeni boravak) before expiry. Filing window, documents, fees, and the multi-year renewals available since February 2024.
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