Establishment of a company in the Republic of Srpska

The procedure for registering a company in the Republic of Srpska is simpler because of the "all in one place" system implemented by the Agency for Mediation, Information and Financial Services (APIF).

1/17/20241 min read

Agency VM is a specialized agency for assistance to foreign citizens during registration company and solving the residence status in the Republic of Srpska.

The best way to start a business for foreign citizens in Republika Srpska is to establish a company limited liability company (d.o.o.). Everyone documents are submitted to APIF, which communicates with the court and the competent tax authority offices instead of clients.

The first condition is that the foreigner has a valid passport that is valid for at least three months longer than required time for company registration, i.e. intended stay in Republika Srpska. Another condition is that the foreigner has a document from which it will be possible to see the address of residence in country of origin.

The third condition is the conviction of the competent tax administration that the foreigner has no tax debt. After that, the preparation of the documentation necessary for the registration of the company is started it is processed or notarized by a notary.

After receiving the decision on registration, the registration procedure with the Tax Administration is carried out Republika Srpska, making a seal and opening an account in a commercial bank.

After that, for foreign countries, the process of approving residence in the Republic of Srpska is entered through obtaining a work permit and temporary residence permit.