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Labor Laws in North Macedonia

  • Annual Leave: 20 - 26 days
  • Maternity Leave: 9 months
  • Public Holidays: 11
  • Workweek: 40 hours per week.

Income Tax in North Macedonia

North Macedonia has a progressive income tax with rates from 10% to 70%.

Value Added Tax (VAT) in North Macedonia

The standard VAT rate is 15%.

Social Security in North Macedonia

  • Social security contributions are calculated based on salary and any additional pay, like bonuses, as outlined in labor laws.
  • The law sets a minimum base for these contributions, which is 50% of the average salary in North Macedonia.
  • The maximum base is 16 times the average salary. Any income above this limit is not subject to social contributions.
  • All social contributions for employees are regulated by the Law on Mandatory Social Insurance Contributions.
  • Employers must calculate, withhold from employees' gross salaries, and pay the required social contributions and personal income tax to the appropriate funds.
  • The current rates for social contributions on gross salary are:
    • Pension and disability insurance: 18.8%
    • Health insurance: 7.5%
    • Employment insurance: 1.2%
    • Additional health insurance: 0.5%

Work Visas in North Macedonia

Here are the main work visas available in North Macedonia:

Temporary Residence Permit for Work Purposes

  • For foreign nationals who intend to work in North Macedonia.
  • Typically issued for one year and can be renewed annually.
  • Requirements:
    • A valid employment contract or proof of work assignment.
    • Proof of sufficient financial means.
    • Health insurance coverage.
    • Criminal background check.
    • Proof of accommodation in North Macedonia.

Work Permit

  • This permit is required alongside the temporary residence permit for foreign nationals employed by a company in North Macedonia.
  • Types of Work Permits:
    • Individual Work Permit: For foreigners directly employed by a local company.
    • Corporate Work Permit: For companies employing foreign staff in North Macedonia.

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