Question 1

Can I register a Serbian company through WarmShell?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We register DOO (LLC equivalent) companies in Serbia. Cost: €500 one-time with one founder. Minimum capital: €1. Time: 5–7 business days. You only need a valid passport.

Question 2

Do I need to be in Serbia physically to register?

Accepted Answer

No. DOO registration can be done remotely via a power of attorney. For bank account opening some banks require in-person presence; others allow remote opening. For residence permit you do need to be in Serbia personally to file.

Question 3

What's the corporate tax rate in Serbia?

Accepted Answer

Corporate income tax is 15% flat. IT companies with registered intellectual property (IP Box regime) pay an effective rate of 3%. R&D costs are deductible at 200%.

Question 4

What's pausal taxation (Preduzetnik)?

Accepted Answer

Pausal (Flat-rate) taxation is a simplified regime for sole traders (Preduzetnik) with annual income up to RSD 6 million (~€51,000). You pay a fixed monthly tax regardless of actual income — the simplest and most popular regime for freelancers.

Question 5

Can I get a residence permit through my Serbian company?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Appointing yourself as director of a Serbian DOO is one of the most common paths to temporary residence. The process: register DOO (1–2 weeks) → apply for residence permit (2–4 weeks) → receive permit. Renewable annually. After 3 years you can apply for permanent residence.

Question 6

What do your prices start at?

Accepted Answer

Basic is €35/month for a virtual office and business address. Standard is €80+/month for a physical office. Advanced is €275/month for office, address, and monthly bookkeeping.

Question 7

What does bookkeeping include?

Accepted Answer

Monthly income and expense processing, PDV (VAT) filings (if registered), quarterly advance corporate tax, annual financial statements (bilans stanja, bilans uspeha), annual tax return, and APR annual report filing.

Question 8

What languages do you work in?

Accepted Answer

Russian, English, and Serbian. All dashboards, support, and contracts are available in all three. Legal filings with APR and MUP are in Serbian (we handle them). Client-facing documents are bilingual Serbian+English.

Question 9

Which Serbian banks do you recommend?

Accepted Answer

Banca Intesa (largest bank, most foreigner-friendly), Raiffeisen Bank (Austrian group, excellent English service), UniCredit (Italian group, international experience), OTP Banka (convenient online banking). On Advanced we personally escort you to the bank.

Question 10

Is there a limit on companies per address?

Accepted Answer

Unlike the US, Serbia has no CMRA flag and no legal registration limit. We voluntarily cap physical offices to keep service quality high. Virtual addresses have soft limits only.

Question 11

What's the difference between virtual and physical address?

Accepted Answer

A virtual address is a legal business address for APR registration, mail, and official documents — you never visit the office. A physical address adds actual office access, a dedicated desk during business hours, and meeting room booking.

Question 12

Do I need a PIB (tax number) to register?

Accepted Answer

No. PIB is automatically assigned when we register your DOO with APR. If your company already exists, we verify the PIB during onboarding. For new registrations you'll have a PIB within 5–7 business days.

Question 13

I'm a Russian citizen — are there restrictions?

Accepted Answer

Serbia is one of the most Russian-friendly countries: visa-free entry, no sanctions, simple business registration. More than 2,000 Russian-owned companies already operate here. Banks may perform enhanced KYC, but this is standard procedure — not a rejection.

Question 14

Can I use a WarmShell address for my residence permit?

Accepted Answer

Our physical address (Standard and Advanced tiers) can be used as the company address for the residence permit application. You'll also need proof of personal accommodation (rental contract for housing) — that's a separate MUP requirement.

Question 15

How do I get started?

Accepted Answer

1) Register at warmshell.io/rs. 2) Choose a plan and address. 3) Upload your passport. 4) Pay the subscription. 5) If you need DOO formation or residence permit, add those at checkout. 6) We handle everything within 5–7 business days.

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