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Labor Laws in Serbia

  • Annual Leave: 20 days
  • Public Holidays: 9
  • Maternity Leave: 365 days
  • Workweek: 40 hours per week.

Income Tax in Serbia

Serbia has flat income tax rates from 0% to 15%.

Value Added Tax (VAT) in Serbia

The standard VAT rate is set at 20%.

Social Security in Serbia

In Serbia, social security contributions are mandatory for employers and employees and cover various benefits such as health insurance, pension, and unemployment insurance.

  • Pension and Disability Insurance: This is the largest component of social security contributions, with a total rate of 24% (10% from the employer and 14% from the employee).
  • Health Insurance: Both employers and employees contribute 5.15%, making the total contribution for health insurance 10.3%.
  • Unemployment Insurance: Only employees contribute to unemployment insurance at a rate of 0.75%.

Work Visas in Serbia

Here is the main work visa available in Serbia:

Personal Work Permit

  • Issued to individuals with permanent residence, refugee status, or family connections in Serbia.

Simple Work Permit

  • Commonly issued to foreigners applying for work in Serbia with an employment contract or self-employment. This includes cases for intra-company transfers.

Short-Term C-Visa

  • For stays of up to 90 days within 180 days for tourism or business purposes (not for paid employment).

Long-Term (Work) D-Visa

  • Allows temporary residence for foreigners intending to apply for a temporary residence permit in Serbia.

Application Process

  • Residence Permit: A temporary or permanent residence permit is required before applying for a work permit.
  • Work Permit Application: The employer must submit an application to the National Employment Service (NES) justifying hiring a foreign national.
  • Application Process
    • Valid passport
    • Employment contract
    • Proof of qualifications
    • Evidence of the employer's need for hiring a foreign worker

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