Residence and relocation
Possible residence grounds, key documents and the order of steps. Questions about family members, renewal and what comes next.
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Understand your options
Advice on living and doing business in Serbia
Tell us what you need help with. A specialist will discuss your situation, explain the available options and help you work out what to do next — even if you are not sure which service you need.
Initial consultations about RICS Consulting services are free.
We communicate in English and provide support in Serbian.
10 yearsof our experts’ experience
2000+client cases
across all service areas
across all service areas
The scope and price of our services are fixed in the contract
What can we help you with?
Choose a topic or simply describe your situation. You do not need to know the name of the service.
Business in Serbia
Sole trader / Preduzetnik or DOO: how the options differ, registration, practical arrangements and ongoing support.
Discuss this topicWork and documents
Employment, translations, apostilles, document recognition and electronic signatures. We help clarify what your situation requires.
Discuss this topicProperty
Buying or renting, document checks and transaction support. We discuss the legal and practical questions involved.
Discuss this topicAnother question or several connected tasks
Your situation does not have to fit a single category. For example, you can ask about relocation, business, a bank account and renting in one enquiry.
Discuss this topicWhat you will take away
- An understanding of the options relevant to your situation.
- The main next steps and the order in which to take them.
- A clearer picture of the documents and further information needed.
- Answers to your key questions.
- An understanding of whether you need further help from RICS Consulting.
If you need further support, the specialist will explain its scope and cost separately. We do not guarantee decisions by public authorities or their processing times.
How the consultation works
Send your question
Briefly describe your situation and leave your contact details.
We clarify the details
A specialist asks any necessary questions and agrees a suitable format.
Discuss your options
We talk through possible approaches, requirements and documents.
Decide what comes next
You understand your next steps and where further support may be useful.
Initial consultation and separate work
Initial consultations about RICS Consulting services are free.
If your question calls for in-depth legal analysis, document preparation or a separate specialist assignment, we agree the scope and cost before work begins.
Separate in-depth consultations start at €40 per hour.
This fee does not apply to the free initial consultation about our services. Further support, specialist involvement and external expenses are quoted separately.
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If you already know the area you need help with, you can read more below. You do not have to choose a service to ask for a consultation.
Frequently asked questions
What can I ask about?
Residence and relocation, business, work and documents, and buying or renting property in Serbia. You can also ask about a specific letter, electronic signature or practical task.
What if I do not know which service I need?
Simply describe what you want to resolve. Choosing a topic is optional. A specialist will ask the necessary questions and help you understand the next steps.
How much does the initial consultation cost?
Initial consultations about RICS Consulting services are free. Separate in-depth consultations start at €40 per hour; their scope and cost are agreed in advance.
Can I arrange further support afterwards?
Yes, if you need it. The specialist will explain the possible scope and price separately. You are not required to order further support after a consultation.
Is RICS Consulting a government service?
No. RICS Consulting is a private consulting company, not a Serbian government authority. Applications are decided by the relevant public authorities.
Can we start remotely?
Yes. You can describe your question and agree the consultation format remotely. If further steps require a personal visit or original documents, the specialist will let you know.
Are ConsentID and an electronic signature the same thing?
No. ConsentID is used for electronic identification and confirming actions. A qualified electronic signature requires an appropriate certificate. We check what is suitable for your task.
Do you represent clients in court yourselves?
Where legal representation is needed, we involve a specialist Serbian lawyer and agree their participation with you. Practical assistance and the lawyer’s work have separate scopes and fees.
Client experiences
Client case studies
Real tasks and our team’s work, based on clients’ Google Maps reviews. You can open a screenshot of the review within each story.
Stories: 3
Sole trader and taxes
Advice on registering as a sole trader and paying taxes
TaskUnderstand sole trader registration, tax calculations and tax payments in Serbia.
Outcome described in the reviewMarina received answers to her questions and praised the adviser’s attentiveness and professionalism.
Марина ПавловаGoogle Maps review
Residence permit submission
From an initial consultation to an accepted MUP submission
TaskPrepare a residence permit application and receive support when submitting the documents.
Outcome described in the reviewThe documents were accepted. Alina highlighted the clear consultation, support at the appointment and timely assistance.
Alina PetrosovaGoogle Maps review
Property-based residence
Preparing a property-based residence application and choosing an insurer
TaskPrepare a residence permit application based on property ownership and choose an insurance company.
Outcome described in the reviewAngelina praised the clear consultation, document support and time saved when choosing an insurer.
АнгелинаGoogle Maps review
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Initial consultations about RICS Consulting services are free.
RICS Consulting is a private consulting company, not a Serbian government authority.