Montenegro

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Montenegro Resident Company Formation

Montenegro is a country in Southeastern Europe on the Adriatic Sea. It borders Bosnia and Herzegovina to the north, Serbia and the disputed territory of Kosovo to the east, Albania to the south, and Croatia to the west. Montenegro has an area of 13,812 square kilometres and a population of 620 thousand, most of whom are Orthodox Christians. Its capital, Podgorica, is one of the twenty-three municipalities in the country. Cetinje is designated as the Old Royal Capital.

Montenegro was part of the Yugoslavian nation until its independence in 2006. While tourism is its primary economic sector, attracting investors to establish new Montenegro Resident Companies in Europe is fast-growing. In 2011, the country introduced a faster, more efficient stop company registration system, which foreigners like. While not a member of the European Union (EU), the Euro is its official currency.

Since Montenegro obtained its independence in 2006, the country has consistently striven to become one of the most important destinations for investors who want to form a Montenegro Resident Company in Europe. The most developed sector in Montenegro is tourism. The Government has invested strongly in infrastructure, making the country more accessible for investors and tourism.

Montenegro Resident Limited Liability Companies are not considered offshore companies as there is no offshore legislation in Montenegro.

Limited Liability Company (LLC) is the most common company used by entrepreneurs and investors looking to do business in Montenegro. A D.O.O. Company can be set up by a single individual who can be the shareholder and director of the Montenegro Resident Company. There are no restrictions as to the nationality and residency of the shareholders/directors. The minimum paid-up share capital for a Montenegro Resident Company is €1. The company can easily open a local bank account, making Montenegro Resident Company set up a seamless process for investors seeking opportunities in this vibrant European nation.

So, suppose you’re considering establishing a company in Montenegro. In that case, you’ll find that Montenegro Resident Companie offer an excellent avenue for business growth in a country with a burgeoning economy and a strong focus on investor-friendly policies.

Advantages of company incorporation in Montenegro:

Double-tax agreements with more than 40 countries, residence certificate, VAT Number;

Credibility and prestige for your worldwide partners, having your resident non-offshore company;

9% Corporate Profit Tax rate (CPT). The general WHT rate is 9% including dividends. Application of a double tax treaty (DTT) may reduce or eliminate Montenegrin WHT;

There are no restrictions on foreign Directors or Shareholders, individual or corporate;

Montenegro LLC company can easily open bank accounts at any local bank;

Board Meetings can be held anywhere in the world;

Complete foreign ownership, limited liability, low corporate tax rate, one shareholder who can be the sole director, low share capital;

Montenegro is NOT a Signatory of the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement and Intended First Information Exchange Date. If you are interested in company formation in Montenegro, you can contact us any time.

Summary of Montenegro Resident Company and main characteristics:

General Information
Type of companyLimited Liability Company (LLC / D.O.O.)
Corporate LegislationLaw on Business Organizations enacted in February 2002, as amended
TaxationStandard Corporation Tax – 9%
Tax on Dividends – 9%

Standard VAT rate – 21%, 7%, 0%
CurrencyStandard Currency EUR
Paid up capital requirementPaid up capital required only 1 EUR
Time zoneGMT (UTC) +2, GMT (UTC) +1
Directors
Minimum no. required1
Local Director requiredNo
Location of MeetingsAnywhere
Shareholders
Minimum no. required1
Location of MeetingsAnywhere
Company Secretary
RequiredYes (can provided by Consil Formation)
Local Secretary requiredYes, acting as registered agent
Registered office requiredYes, local
Share Capital
Standard CurrencyEUR
Standard Authorized Capital€1
Minimum paid up capital€1
Accounting Requirements
Preparation of accountsRequired (can be completed by Consil Formation)
Requirement for auditYes but not filled
Accounts public accessibleNo
Requirement to file Annual ReturnNo
Further Information
Bearer sharesNo
ConfidentialityYes
Nominee servicesAvailable
Need to travelNo
ApostilleYes, Hague Convention 1961
OwnersIndividuals or Corporate

Register your Montenegro Resident Company

Company Formation – with all services included for the first year: € 2600

Certificate of Incorporation;

Incorporation Agreement;

Appointment of Director(s), Distribution of Shares, Minutes, Resolutions in accordance with banks requirements;

Share Certificate(s);
Authorized Share Capital of 1 EUR;

Local Registered Office Address;

Registered Agent;

Local Licensed Secretary;

Personal manager assistance for the entire period.

Renewal Fee after one year – with all services included for the next year: € 1900

Local Registered Office Address;

Local Licensed Secretary;

Registered Agent;

All necessary procedures for the company renewal;

Personal manager assistance for the entire period.

Nominee Director – Individual or Corporate as per client’s request: € 850

Nominee Shareholder – Individual or Corporate as per client’s request: € 650

Power of Attorney – General / Special PoA Notary Legalized with Apostille, in accordance official institutions and with banks requirements: € 450

Certificate of Good Standing with Apostille, in accordance with official institutions and banks requirements: € 450

Certificate of Incumbency with Apostille, in accordance with official institutions and banks requirements: € 400

Legalization of Documents:

  • Document Notarization per document: € 500
  • Bundle of documents Notarization;
  • Document Apostillation per document;
  • Bundle of documents Apostillation.

Company Seal: € 100

Company Rubber Stamp: € 150

Bank Account opening service – Quotation based on each particular case;

Compliance Service – After Company Incorporation Services – new persons, legal entities, annual compliance review: € 75/hour

Accounting & Bookkeeping – Quotation based on each particular case.

Starting fee:

2,600.00

  • Further optional services