Moving to Serbia: taxes, residence and life
How to become tax resident in Serbia: personal, dividend and corporate tax, 5 residence programmes, tax-residency requirements and climate. Explore the basics and compare residence routes.
Taxes
In Serbia the top income tax rate is 25%, dividends are taxed at up to 15% and companies pay 15% corporate tax.
How to move and become tax resident
You can become tax resident in Serbia from arrival once you take up residence (Domicile or centre of business/vital interests in Serbia, or 183 days in 12 months). The typical route is Temporary residence via property purchase or company: Property ownership or registered company, means, health insurance There are 5 open residence programmes in Serbia — see the list below.
Living there
Belgrade has a humid subtropical climate with winter highs around 4.9 °C and summer highs around 29.5 °C.
Key facts
| Top income tax | 25% |
|---|---|
| Dividend tax | 15% |
| Corporate tax | 15% |
| 税务居所 | 自抵达起 — Domicile or centre of business/vital interests in Serbia, or 183 days in 12 months |
| 您的路径 | Temporary residence via property purchase or company — Property ownership or registered company, means, health insurance |
| 气候类型 | humid subtropical · 4.9° / 29.5° (Belgrade) |
Residence programmes in Serbia
Active programmes
- Temporary Residence based on Real Estate Ownership — investment · 2026-10
Reciprocity required; purchase via company does not qualify the founder.
- Single Permit (residence + work) for Entrepreneurs, Self-Employed and Company Founders — entrepreneur · 2026-10
Popular with Russians and Ukrainians since 2022; no dedicated digital nomad visa.
- Single Permit (residence + work) for Employment — employment · 2026-10
- Temporary Residence for Family Reunification — family · 2026-10
- Citizenship for Persons of Serbian Origin / in the Interest of the Republic — ancestry · 2026-10
Art. 19 is discretionary, not a CBI programme.
Plan your residence route
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in Serbia to become tax resident?
自抵达起. Domicile or centre of business/vital interests in Serbia, or 183 days in 12 months Worldwide income; low rates
How much tax will I pay in Serbia?
In Serbia the top income tax rate is 25%, dividends are taxed at up to 15% and companies pay 15% corporate tax.
Which residence programmes does Serbia offer?
Temporary Residence based on Real Estate Ownership; Single Permit (residence + work) for Entrepreneurs, Self-Employed and Company Founders; Single Permit (residence + work) for Employment; Temporary Residence for Family Reunification; Citizenship for Persons of Serbian Origin / in the Interest of the Republic
What is the usual way to move to Serbia?
Temporary residence via property purchase or company. Property ownership or registered company, means, health insurance
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