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Hire Employees in Serbia

Reployer makes it effortless for your business to hire employees in Serbia. You no longer have to fret over the intricacies of local laws, complex tax systems, or managing international payroll.

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Currency

Serbian Dinar (RSD)

Capital

Belgrade

Payroll cycle

Monthly

Official language

Serbian

Hire employees in Serbia without opening an entity

Typically, in order to hire employees in Serbia, your business would need to establish an entity, which includes setting up a local office, registering an address as a subsidiary, and creating an account with a local bank. Additionally, navigating through the complex web of regional benefits, payroll, tax, and HR laws can be a time-consuming process that may take several months to complete.

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We have included all the essential and extra benefits for employees in Serbia

With Reployer, you can swiftly provide localized benefits to your employees in Serbia in a matter of minutes, all through a single, easily manageable online dashboard.

Health insurance

Social security

Extra perks

Unemployment insurance

3 simple steps

How does it work?

Register the employee

You'll need to provide Reployer with all the necessary information about the employee, with the details bout their position, job title and description including his monthly NET (take-home) salary.

Sophia

5 min ago

Resolve

Contacting employee for compliance documents...

Compliance documents

We are contacting your employee regarding their compliance documents. Reployer can also assist with providing visa support if necessary, making the process of obtaining any necessary permits or licenses as smooth as possible.

Onboarding

Employee is signing their employment agreement and completing the onboarding process. Reployer provides the necessary orientation and guidance to ensure a successful transition, educating the employee on Reployer's platform and local employment laws. By the end of this step, the employee is fully onboarded and ready to begin working in Serbia.

Sophia

3 min ago

Resolved

Your employee has been successfully onboarded!

At Reployer, we understand that onboarding new employees can be a complex and time-consuming process. That's why we've developed a streamlined onboarding experience that makes it easy for you to get your new hires in Serbia up and running in no time. So, whether you're hiring one employee or a team of 100, Reployer is here to make the onboarding process simple and stress-free. We look forward to partnering with you and helping you grow your global workforce.

Quickstart guide to hiring in Serbia

To learn everything you need to know about hiring an employee in Serbia, simply navigate through the tabs below. Each tab provides valuable information and guidance to help you navigate the complexities of the hiring process in Serbia.

Minimum wage

The minimum take-home salary for the 2023 is RSD 35,025 per month

Income tax

Income tax on every salary is 10%, where the untaxed amount for 2023 is RSD 21,712

Employer contributions cost

The employer cost ranges from 14% for the lower wages to 7%, and even lower for the higher employee salary.

Total contributions cost

The employee total cost ranges from 60% for the lower wages to 30%, and even lower for the higher employee salary.

Market specifics

Employees, usually do not take into the account the gross salary when negotiating since employer is responsible for paying both employee and employer contributions.

Overtime Pay & Maximum Hours

Standard working hours are 8 hours per day and 40 hours per week from Monday to Friday.

Employers in Serbia are not legally required to pay overtime, except the one related to years spent at employer. Overtime is defined as any hours worked outside of an employee's standard work hours. If overtime is offered, it is typically compensated at a higher rate than standard pay.

126% of the hourly rate, for work from 22:00-06:00
126% of the hourly rate, for work outside of normal hours.
110% of the hourly rate, for work on a public holiday.
For each completed year spent in employment with the Employer in the amount of 0.4% of the base salary.

Maternity leave

Pregnant employees are entitled to 12 months of paid leave. 28 days must be taken before the child's birth. The employee will receive different levels of salary during the leave:

Period	Pay	Payer
0-30 days	100%	Employer
30 days - 12 months	Average salary based at the last 18 months	Social security

The employee can extend leave an additional 3 months at the employee's average salary from the last 18 months, paid by social security.

Sick Leave

Employees are entitled to paid sick leave for up to 12 months. This leave is paid at different rates and by different payers depending upon length and severity of sickness:

Period	Pay	Payer
0-30 days	65% of the base salary	Employer
30 days - 12 months	Depending on the severity	Social security

Termination Requirements

Terminating an employee in Serbia requires compliance with complex legal regulations as well as the specific rules governing the employee's country of employment. At Reployer, we handle the off-boarding process with the primary stakeholders to ensure a smooth and seamless transition. The process may involve additional fees and specific steps, depending on the circumstances surrounding the termination. Our team is well-versed in the legal and regulatory requirements for terminating employees in Serbia, and we'll work closely with you to ensure a compliant and fair off-boarding experience for all parties involved.

There is no at-will termination in Serbia for employers and termination must be done for just cause.

Compliant terminations include:

Voluntarily by the employee
By mutual agreement
Unilaterally by the employer based on:
- Probation period
- Objective grounds
- Disciplinary dismissal
- Performance due to unsuitability for the job
Expiration of the contract

Notice Period

The minimum notice period is 15 days and the maximum notice period is 30 days.

Severance

If an employee in Serbia is terminated due to redundancy, they are entitled to receive severance pay. The amount of severance pay is equal to one average monthly salary per year of service. This benefit is designed to support employees during their transition to a new role and provide some financial stability during a difficult time. At Reployer, we understand the importance of complying with local regulations and ensuring that all employees are treated fairly and respectfully, including those who may be facing redundancy.

Paid Time Off

All employees, both full-time and part-time, are entitled to a minimum of 20 working days of paid time off (PTO) per year in Serbia. Employees become eligible for annual leave after completing one month of work.

Public Holidays

Serbia observes various national holidays throughout the year, some of which may be dependent on religion. At Reployer, we are familiar with the local customs and practices, and we work closely with our clients to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations regarding holiday observance. We strive to support our clients and their employees in navigating the complexities of different cultural and religious traditions, so everyone can enjoy a positive and respectful workplace environment.

New Year - (2 days)
Christmas - (1 day)
Labor Day - (2 days)
Armistice Day in the First World War (1 day)
Easter holidays (4 days)
Orthodox "slava" - (Religion Dependant) (1 day)
First day of Eid al-Fitr and the first day of Eid al-Adha - (Religion-dependent)
First day of Yom Kippur - (Religion-dependent)

Onboarding time

2 business days after MSA signature & deposit payment

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Clark L., VP of Human Resources, Lockify

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