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Horizons ensures day-to-day guidance to help your business navigate Serbia labor laws and regulations. Horizons also ensures Serbia payroll is processed on time, and that taxes are withheld as required.

As the Serbia Employer of Record, Horizons is responsible for employee income tax withholding, payment of payroll taxes to state authorities, and submission of tax returns to the Serbia Tax Office.

Partnering with our Serbia EOR is the quickest and most cost-effective way to enter the Serbian market.

Note, a Serbia Employer of Record is also known as a Serbia Professional Employer Organization (PEO).

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Employment Laws

Employment contracts in Serbia

All employers must provide employees with contracts of employment in Serbia, as it is a legal requirement. Any contract must clearly state all relevant details of employment such as benefits, working hours, compensation, and so on. Salaries and wages need to be shown in the Serbian dinar, the local currency, and the contract should be written in Serbian

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Working hours in Serbia

The normal working week in Serbia is 40 hours. Anything beyond this is generally considered overtime, which cannot exceed four hours in a day. Workers are also entitled to at least one one-day break per week

Public holidays in Serbia

There are several nationally recognized public holidays in Serbia. Most workers receive the following holidays off work each year:

Holiday Schedule in Serbia [2024]

Serbia has a range of national public holidays that are celebrated annually. In 2024 these holidays are:

Date	Holiday name
1 Jan Monday	Western New Year’s Day
2 Jan Tuesday	Second Day of Western New Year’s Day
6 Jan Saturday	First Day of Baptism
7 Jan Sunday	Christmas Day
15 Feb Thursday	Statehood Day of the Republic of Serbia
16 Feb Friday	Statehood Day of the Republic of Serbia (Day 2)
29 Mar Friday	Western Good Friday
30 Mar Saturday	Western Easter Saturday
31 Mar Sunday	Western Easter Sunday
1 Apr Monday	Western Easter Monday
10 Apr Wednesday	Eid al-Fitr (Tentative Date)
1 May Wednesday	Labor holiday
2 May Thursday	Labor Day Holiday
3 May Friday	Good Friday
4 May Saturday	Holy Saturday
5 May Sunday	Easter Day
6 May Monday	Easter Monday
16 Jun Sunday	First Day of Eid al-Adha (Tentative Date)
12 Oct Saturday	Yom Kippur
11 Nov Monday	Armistice Day
25 Dec Wednesday	First Day of Western Christmas

Vacation leave in Serbia

Employees in Serbia are entitled to a minimum of four weeks (20 days) of paid vacation leave each year, and two weeks have to be taken in one block.

Sick leave in Serbia

Employees in Serbia can have up to 30 days of paid sick leave from work. The leave is compensated at 65% of normal pay for non-work-related sickness, and at 100% for work-related sickness.

Parental leave in Serbia

Female workers in Serbia are entitled to one year of maternity leave for their first two children, and two years for their third and fourth children. During their leave, employees cannot be terminated and receive their full average salary from the previous year of work (up to a maximum limit).

Male employees are entitled to seven days of paternity leave.

Terminations and severance in Serbia

Employees in Serbia are generally entitled to between eight and 30 days of notice prior to termination, but the exact length depends on how long the employee has been with the company and the terms stated in the employment contract.

Employees may also be entitled to severance payments in some cases, which is linked to the employee’s salary and length of service.

Taxation in Serbia

Employees and employers in Serbia need to contribute a percentage of salaries to various social funds. For health insurance, they must contribute 6.15% each. For unemployment insurance, they must contribute 0.75% each. For pensions, employers and employees must contribute 17.9% and 19.9% respectively.

The income tax rate in Serbia is progressive, with employees paying a higher percentage of income as they earn more. The rates range from 10% to 20%

The corporate tax rate in Serbia is 15% for most companies.

Health coverage in Serbia

Public healthcare is financed via mandatory health insurance payments from both employers and employees. For this reason, employers do not need to provide private medical insurance, but some may choose to.

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Compensation & Benefits

Compensation laws in Serbia

As of January 2024, the minimum wage in Serbia is set at RSD 40,020 per month.

Minimum Wage Country Comparison Chart	(Per month in USD)
Switzerland (Geneva)	$4,000
Italy	$2,255
Australia	$1996
Algeria	$156
Uzbekistan	$22

Benefit management in Serbia

Setting up your Serbian benefits system as a foreign employer can be a lengthy process, with many different laws and employee protections in place.

One effective solution is to outsource your Serbian benefits management to Horizons. We will get you set up and compliant as quickly as possible, so you can focus on a rapid and successful expansion.

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What is the difference between a Serbia PEO and a Serbia EOR?

Generally speaking, the terms “Serbia PEO” and “Serbia EOR” are used interchangeably.

Can an EOR in Serbia hire both local and foreign nationals to work in Serbia ?

An EOR in Serbia can feasibly hire both local and foreign nationals to work in Serbia.

However, the ability of Horizons to sponsor your foreign national employee in Serbia may be limited due to visa quotas practiced in many countries.

Contact us with your requirements and our Global Mobility team with review the case and get back to you within 2 business days.

How long does Horizons' Serbia EOR service take to hire an employee?

In most cases, Horizons’ Serbia EOR can hire & onboard your employee within 24 hours. The actual start date of the employee will depend on their notice period obligation to their previous employer as well as any relevant hiring rules in Serbia.

Is it possible to get a work visa in Serbia ?

It is possible to get a work visa in Australia. Horizons’ Global Mobility team is a dedicated team of work visa experts. They assess the details of each case to determine feasibility and costs before Horizons applies for the work visa on behalf of your employee. If the Global Mobility team determines that your case is feasible, the process is smooth and transparent. Visa spots in Australia are limited, however—get started today to secure your employees’ visa spot.

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