MECompany formation in Montenegro
Open a DOO in Montenegro in 7–10 business days, fully online. Fixed-price packages with the registered address and every document included.
Set up from wherever you live — we file locally on your behalf.
- Entity type
- DOO
- Timeline
- 7–10 business days
- Minimum capital
- €1
- Corporate tax
- 9–15%
- Packages from
- $149 /year
All-in annual package
+ Government fees separate — paid at cost in your panel, no markup
See the full cost breakdown- Company formation & government filing
- Tax number (EIN / local tax ID)
- Registered agent for the year
- Registered business address
- Founding documents & operating agreement
- Business bank account guidance
Fixed price · Documents delivered digitally · No hidden service fees
Renews automatically each year
People who incorporate here
- Founders who want the lowest EU-adjacent tax rate
- Consultants relocating to the Adriatic
- Regional trade between the EU and the Balkans
- Digital businesses invoicing in euro
Which company type to register in Montenegro
DOO
€1The Montenegrin limited liability company. One founder, symbolic capital, and full foreign ownership.
Preduzetnik (şahıs)
NoneA sole trader. Cheaper, but you carry personal liability — only for very small local activity.
Opening a company in Montenegro from abroad
- Ownership
- No restriction on the nationality of founders or shareholders in virtually any sector.
- Director residency — read this first
- A director who is not a Montenegrin citizen needs a temporary residence and work permit. This is the step that decides whether Montenegro fits you.
- Do you have to travel?
- The company can be registered on a power of attorney. The residence permit cannot — that needs you there.
- Timeline
- 7–10 business days for the CRPS registration itself.
Montenegro is one of the most popular jurisdictions for international founders. The standard company form is the DOO, and the whole process runs online with Yorkmark — government filing, registered address and digital document delivery are part of every package.
Minimum share capital is €1, and the headline corporate tax rate is 9–15%. Below you can see how the process works, what you need to provide, and what every package includes.
How incorporation works
Order your package
Choose a package online and tell us about the company: name, founders and activity.
We prepare and file
We draft the formation documents, file them with the local registry and set up your registered address.
Company registered
Registration typically completes in 7–10 business days. All documents are delivered digitally.
Bank, payments, accounting
We introduce you to banking providers, help connect Stripe or PayPal and can take over your bookkeeping.
What you need
- Passport or ID of each founder
- Proposed company name
- Short description of the activity
- Your contact details
Tax and yearly obligations in Montenegro
- Corporate tax
- Progressive: 9% up to €100,000 of profit, 12% from there to €1.5m, 15% above.
- VAT
- 21% standard, 7% reduced. Registration is compulsory above €30,000 of turnover in 12 months.
- Why founders look here
- The lowest headline corporate rate in Europe combined with a euro-denominated economy and an EU accession track.
- Annual filings
- An annual financial statement and the corporate tax return, both due in the spring following year end.
Rates and thresholds are as published by the authorities and change from year to year. This is information, not tax advice.
Bank accounts and payments in Montenegro
Montenegrin banks (CKB, NLB, Hipotekarna) require the director in person and increasingly ask for the residence permit.
Without a permit, expect an EMI rather than a local bank account.
The euro is the currency in use, so there is no conversion layer for EU customers.
What's included every year
One price. Everything to open and run your company — renewed each year.
- Company formation & government filing
- Tax number (EIN / local tax ID)
- Registered agent for the year
- Registered business address
- Founding documents & operating agreement
- Business bank account guidance
What it really costs, in full
Our service fee is $149/year — flat. The official government fees below are paid at cost in your panel; we never mark them up.
- Yorkmark service
- $149/year
- Official registration
- €22 one-time
- Notary (mandatory)
- $54–$324
- Estimated first-year total
- ~$227
The founding act must be notarised (~€50–300).
How it sizes up
The same numbers for the jurisdictions founders usually weigh against this one.
| Country | Entity | Timeline | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montenegro | DOO | 7–10 business days | $149 |
 Estonia | OÜ | 3–5 business days | $99 |
 United Arab Emirates | Freezone LLC | 7–14 business days | $199 |
 Netherlands | BV | 7–10 business days | $149 |
Frequently asked questions
Can I open a company in Montenegro without living there?
Yes — every country we support allows non-resident founders; there is no citizenship or residency requirement to own the company. You provide your identity documents online and we handle the local filing and the registered address. Where a country needs an in-person step or a local director, its own section on this page explains it.
How much does it cost in total to open a company in Montenegro?
The annual service fee is $149 — that covers our work: company formation, registered agent, a business address and the founding documents. Government registration fees are separate and paid at cost in your panel; we always show the exact amount before you pay.
How long does company registration take in Montenegro?
7–10 business days, counted from the moment we have your documents. Most of that time is the registry, not us.
Do I have to travel there?
The company can be registered on a power of attorney. The residence permit cannot — that needs you there.
How much tax will the company pay in Montenegro?
Progressive: 9% up to €100,000 of profit, 12% from there to €1.5m, 15% above.
Can I open a bank account from abroad?
Montenegrin banks (CKB, NLB, Hipotekarna) require the director in person and increasingly ask for the residence permit. Without a permit, expect an EMI rather than a local bank account.
What has to be filed every year?
An annual financial statement and the corporate tax return, both due in the spring following year end.
Which company type should I choose?
DOO: The Montenegrin limited liability company. One founder, symbolic capital, and full foreign ownership. Preduzetnik (şahıs): A sole trader. Cheaper, but you carry personal liability — only for very small local activity.
All-in annual package
$149 /year