Serbia · Investing
Serbia Company investor residence
Savings needed: €50k+ ≈ $56k
Temporary residence — foreign investor in a registered company
First checked against official sources on Change log
Key facts
Company investor residence is an investing route for Serbia. Applicants need savings of €50k+ ≈ $56k. You can stay 6 mo, renewable. Checked 2026-10-11 against the official source.
- Money needed
- €50k+ ≈ $56k
- Government fees
- RSD 430 ≈ $4 · RSD 23k ≈ $220
- Processing
- Up to 30 days
- First stay
- 6 mo
Cost, time and long term
To apply: government fees RSD 24k ≈ $230 in total (2 fees); savings to show €50k+ ≈ $56k; decision: up to 30 days. No lawyer or agent fee is included.
Government feesRSD 430 ≈ $4 · RSD 23k ≈ $220
- RSD 430 (≈ $4)Application submission fee (citizens of North Macedonia, Mongolia, Cyprus and Belarus pay only this fee).
- RSD 23,450 (≈ $220)Fee for approval of temporary residence.
Shown, not spent€50k+ ≈ $56k
- EUR 50,000 (≈ $55,900)Funds on an account at a bank registered in Serbia (or the equivalent in RSD or another currency), shown for the first six-month permit.
Invested and held€5,000+ ≈ $5,590
- EUR 5,000 (≈ $5,590)Cash capital contribution paid into the share capital of an already registered company, shown when extending the permit (not for the first permit).
RenewalRenewable
The first permit is for six months, with extensions up to three years under the general rule.
Permanent residenceAfter 3 years of residence
Permanent residence after 3 years of continuous residence on temporary residence or a single permit; a decision is due within 60 days.
Government of the Republic of SerbiaMinistry of Interior of the Republic of Serbia
CitizenshipAfter 3 years as a permanent resident
Citizenship needs 3 years of uninterrupted registered permanent residence before applying (a spouse married 3 years can also qualify), plus release from other citizenship.
ProcessingUp to 30 days
A decision on temporary residence is due within 30 days of the application.
Presence rulesAbsence limits
Absences of up to ten months in total or six months at a time over the three years do not break continuity.
What you'll need
What you must show2
- For the first permit, funds of EUR 50,000 (≈ $55,900) are held on an account at a bank registered in Serbia (or the equivalent in RSD or another currency).
- For the extension, a cash capital contribution of at least EUR 5,000 (≈ $5,590) is paid into the share capital of an already registered company.
Documents2
- The standard application documents are submitted.
- A bank certificate of funds is submitted.
What happens at day 183
How Serbia decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Stay on this route
6 months at first, renewable
- Tax residence
- At least 183 days in 12-month period beginning or ending in the tax yearPresence in Serbia for 183 or more days, continuous or interrupted.
- Foreign-source income
Worldwide, foreign tax credit
Residents are taxed on income earned in Serbia and in another state; salary and self-employment income are taxed at 10%, capital income and capital gains at 15%, royalties and property income at 20%, with a tax credit for income tax paid abroad up to the Serbian tax on that income.
All tax rules for Serbia Tax records checked
Full official text
For a foreigner investing in an already registered Serbian company through tangible and intangible assets. First permit for six months with proof of EUR 50,000 (≈ $55,900) on a Serbian bank account; extension requires proof of a paid cash capital contribution of at least EUR 5,000 (≈ $5,590) into the share capital of a registered company. 1 2 3 4
What you must show and pay
- Savings of at least EUR 50,000 (≈ $55,900) · Funds on an account at a bank registered in Serbia (or the equivalent in RSD or another currency), shown for the first six-month permit. 1
- An investment of at least EUR 5,000 (≈ $5,590) · Cash capital contribution paid into the share capital of an already registered company, shown when extending the permit (not for the first permit). 1
- A fee of RSD 430 (≈ $4) · Application submission fee (citizens of North Macedonia, Mongolia, Cyprus and Belarus pay only this fee). 4
- A fee of RSD 23,450 (≈ $220) · Fee for approval of temporary residence. 4
Requirements
- For the first permit, funds of EUR 50,000 (≈ $55,900) are held on an account at a bank registered in Serbia (or the equivalent in RSD or another currency). 1
- For the extension, a cash capital contribution of at least EUR 5,000 (≈ $5,590) is paid into the share capital of an already registered company. 1
- The standard application documents are submitted. 1
- A bank certificate of funds is submitted. 1
Stay
- First permit six months; extensions up to three years under the general rule.
- Initial permitted stay: 6 months.
- Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.
Nationality
entry visa depends on nationality, and a D visa grounds must match the permit grounds.
Family
Spouse or common-law partner, unmarried children under 18 (including adopted and stepchildren) and parents of such children can get temporary residence on family reunification; dependent relatives and adult children unable to care for themselves only exceptionally.
Official sources
- Temporary residence: grounds, single permit to reside and work, required documents · Ministry of Interior of the Republic of Serbia · checked 2026-10-10
- Law on Foreigners (Sl. glasnik RS 24/2018, 31/2019, 62/2023), Serbian text · Paragraf (reprint of the Official Gazette text) · checked 2026-10-10
- Law on Foreigners (Official Gazette of the RS, as amended 2023) · Ministry of Interior of the Republic of Serbia · checked 2026-10-11
- Frequently asked questions: temporary residence and single permit fees · Government of the Republic of Serbia (Welcome to Serbia portal) · checked 2026-10-11
- Citizenship: acquiring citizenship by admission · Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Serbia · checked 2026-10-11
Company investor residence and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Company investor residence | Needs savings of €50k+ ≈ $56k | 6 mo, renewable | – |
| Property owner residence | – | 3 yr, renewable | Yes |
| Golden Visa · €250k arts Portugal | Needs an investment of €250k+ ≈ $279k | 2 yr, renewable | – |
| D5 · Property over $150k Georgia | Needs assets of $150k+ | 1 yr, renewable | No |
| Investor Visa · €1M donation Italy | Needs an investment of €1M+ ≈ $1.1M | 2 yr, renewable | – |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Company investor residence?
Savings of at least EUR 50,000 (≈ $55,900). Funds on an account at a bank registered in Serbia (or the equivalent in RSD or another currency), shown for the first six-month permit. An investment of at least EUR 5,000 (≈ $5,590). Cash capital contribution paid into the share capital of an already registered company, shown when extending the permit (not for the first permit). A fee of RSD 430 (≈ $4). Application submission fee (citizens of North Macedonia, Mongolia, Cyprus and Belarus pay only this fee). A fee of RSD 23,450 (≈ $220). Fee for approval of temporary residence.
How long can I stay on the Company investor residence?
First permit six months; extensions up to three years under the general rule.
How long does the Company investor residence take to process?
A decision on temporary residence is due within 30 days of the application.
Can I bring my family on the Company investor residence?
Spouse or common-law partner, unmarried children under 18 (including adopted and stepchildren) and parents of such children can get temporary residence on family reunification; dependent relatives and adult children unable to care for themselves only exceptionally.
Does the Company investor residence lead to permanent residence in Serbia?
Time on the Company investor residence counts toward permanent residence in Serbia, which the rules allow after 3 years of residence. Time on the Company investor residence counts toward citizenship, which the rules allow after 3 years as a permanent resident.
How are Company investor residence holders taxed in Serbia?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Company investor residence. The standard rules apply: Residents are taxed on income earned in Serbia and in another state; salary and self-employment income are taxed at 10%, capital income and capital gains at 15%, royalties and property income at 20%, with a tax credit for income tax paid abroad up to the Serbian tax on that income.
More in Serbia
Investment visas elsewhere
≈ USD figures are approximate: daily reference rates from ExchangeRate-API, dated 12 Oct 2026, refreshed when the site is updated.
Ask the AI about this route AI
An AI assistant answers from the published records on this page and cites them. It can't assess your personal eligibility. Don't include personal details.
How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-11 against 5 official sources. Status: verified against the official sources.
Every figure on this page comes from the official source it links to. The record was researched against these sources, then reviewed separately, with special attention to effective dates and amendments. Where a source does not state something, the page leaves it out.
- Temporary residence: grounds, single permit to reside and work, required documents · Ministry of Interior of the Republic of Serbia · checked 2026-10-10
- Law on Foreigners (Sl. glasnik RS 24/2018, 31/2019, 62/2023), Serbian text · Paragraf (reprint of the Official Gazette text) · checked 2026-10-10
- Law on Foreigners (Official Gazette of the RS, as amended 2023) · Ministry of Interior of the Republic of Serbia · checked 2026-10-11
- Frequently asked questions: temporary residence and single permit fees · Government of the Republic of Serbia (Welcome to Serbia portal) · checked 2026-10-11
- Citizenship: acquiring citizenship by admission · Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Serbia · checked 2026-10-11
Tracked since 2026-10-10. Rule changes and corrections are listed on the changes page, and the methodology page explains how facts are checked. Found something out of date? Email contact@stayglobe.app with a link to the official source.