Serbia has positioned itself as a rising tech hub in the Balkans by offering aggressive tax incentives aimed at startups and innovative companies. Central to this strategy is its “IP box” regime, which taxes income derived from qualified intellectual property at an effective rate of just 3%, one of the lowest in Europe. Coupled with generous R&D tax credits and payroll incentives for hiring qualified talent, the country is actively hosting both domestic entrepreneurs and foreign investors.
These policies have already attracted notable international tech firms and encouraged a surge in local startup activity, particularly in Belgrade and Novi Sad. However, questions remain about long-term sustainability, regulatory transparency, and how Serbia’s tax model will align with evolving EU standards as accession talks progress.
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