Company Registration in Montenegro

Your Gateway to European Business Opportunities

Montenegro offers one of Europe's most streamlined business environments with:

  • Euro as the official currency - no exchange rate risks
  • No restrictions on profit repatriation
  • 100% foreign ownership allowed
  • Double taxation agreements with 40+ countries

Why Choose Montenegro?

Strategic Location

Located at the crossroads of Eastern and Western Europe, Montenegro offers excellent access to European markets with:

  • • Port of Bar - major Adriatic seaport
  • • 2 international airports
  • • European Corridor XI connection
  • • Visa-free access to 125 countries

Tax Benefits

Montenegro offers one of Europe's most favorable tax systems:

  • • 9% corporate tax rate
  • • 0% dividend tax for foreign investors
  • • VAT rates: 21% standard, 7% reduced
  • • Tax holidays in underdeveloped regions
  • • No withholding tax on interest

Business Environment

Modern business framework includes:

  • • Online company registration system
  • • No minimum capital for LLC
  • • Foreign investment protection laws
  • • EU-aligned business legislation
  • • Multi-lingual workforce

Available Company Types

DOO (Limited Liability Company)

  • • Most popular form for foreign investors
  • • No minimum capital requirement
  • • Single shareholder allowed
  • • Limited liability protection
  • • Simple management structure

AD (Joint Stock Company)

  • • Minimum capital: €25,000
  • • Suitable for larger operations
  • • Can be listed on stock exchange
  • • More complex governance structure
  • • Regular audit requirements

Branch Office

  • • Extension of foreign company
  • • No separate legal entity
  • • Parent company bears liability
  • • Simpler reporting requirements

Representative Office

  • • Non-commercial activities only
  • • Market research and promotion
  • • No income generation allowed
  • • Minimal registration requirements

Our Services

Company Formation Package

  • Name Check and Reservation

    Verification across all registries and temporary name protection

  • Document Preparation

    All founding acts, statutes, and resolutions in Montenegrin and English

  • Registration Processing

    Filing with CRPS, tax authorities, and customs administration

  • Compliance Setup

    Initial compliance framework and reporting calendar

Additional Services

  • Virtual Office Solutions

    Premium business address, mail handling, call answering services

  • Banking Assistance

    Account opening with major Montenegrin banks, merchant accounts setup

  • Accounting Services

    Bookkeeping, payroll, tax returns, financial statements

  • Work Permits

    Assistance with residence permits and work visas for foreign staff

Registration Process

1

Initial Consultation

Detailed discussion of business objectives, structure options, and timeline planning. We'll analyze your specific needs and recommend the optimal company type.

2

Document Preparation

Preparation and legalization of all required documents, including Articles of Association, Memorandum, and director appointments. All documents provided in both English and Montenegrin.

3

Registration Submission

Filing with the Central Registry (CRPS), obtaining tax numbers and VAT registration if required. Average processing time: 5-7 business days.

4

Post-Registration Setup

Bank account opening, company stamp creation, employee registration with authorities, and initial compliance setup including accounting systems.