{"id":279,"date":"2026-08-28T17:48:16","date_gmt":"2026-08-28T17:48:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/baerinvest.com\/?p=279"},"modified":"2026-08-28T18:51:03","modified_gmt":"2026-08-28T18:51:03","slug":"company-establishment-in-north-macedonia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/baerinvest.com\/en\/2026\/08\/28\/company-establishment-in-north-macedonia\/","title":{"rendered":"Company establishment in North Macedonia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-path-to-node=\"0\">Company establishment in North Macedonia (most commonly as a <b data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"61\">DOO<\/b>\u2014limited liability company, or <b data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"95\">DOOEL<\/b>\u2014single-member limited liability company) is a fast process with minimal bureaucratic hurdles. Foreign investors enjoy the same legal rights as domestic investors.<!--more--><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"2\"><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/baerinvest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/NORTH-MACEDONIA-COMPANY-FORMATION-GUIDE.pdf\">Download detailed North Macedonia Company Formation Guide in English<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><a href=\"https:\/\/baerinvest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Kuzey-Makedonya-Sirket-Kurulus-Proseduru-Rehberi.pdf\"><strong>Kuzey Makedonya \u015eirket Kurma Prosed\u00fcr\u00fc Rehberi&#8217;nin detayl\u0131 metnini T\u00fcrk\u00e7e olarak indirin<\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><a href=\"https:\/\/baerinvest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Company-Formation-and-Lease-Agreement-Information-in-North-Macedonia.pdf\"><strong>Download Company Formation and Lease Agreement Information in North Macedonia in English<\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><a href=\"https:\/\/baerinvest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Kuzey-Makedonya-Sirket-Kurulusu-Kira-Sozlesmesi-Bilgilendirme.pdf\"><strong>Kuzey Makedonya&#8217;da \u015eirket Kurulu\u015fu ve Kira S\u00f6zle\u015fmesi Bilgilerini T\u00fcrk\u00e7e olarak indirin<\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/baerinvest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Macedonia-Company-incorporation-document-package.pdf\"><strong><em>Download Macedonia Company incorporation document package in English<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/baerinvest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Makedonya-Sirket-Kurulusu-Icin-Hazirlanan-Belgeler.pdf\"><em><strong>Makedonya S\u0327irket Kurulus\u0327u I\u0307c\u0327in Haz\u0131rlanan Belgeler T\u00fcrk\u00e7e olarak indirin<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"2\">Company Establishment Steps<\/h3>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"3\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Determining Company Structure and Trade Name<\/b><\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"3,0,1\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3,0,1,0,0\">Select the company structure (single-member <b data-path-to-node=\"3,0,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"44\">DOOEL<\/b> or multi-member <b data-path-to-node=\"3,0,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"66\">DOO<\/b>).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3,0,1,1,0\">Check and reserve trade name availability through the Central Register (<b data-path-to-node=\"3,0,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"72\">Centralen Registar<\/b>) system.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Document Preparation and Notarization<\/b><\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"3,1,1\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3,1,1,0,0\">Draft the <b data-path-to-node=\"3,1,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"10\">Articles of Association \/ Foundation Decision<\/b> and company bylaws.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3,1,1,1,0\">Prepare passport copies and identification documents for shareholders and company managers.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3,1,1,2,0\">Issue and notarize the signature declaration for the authorized manager.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Registered Office Address (Virtual\/Physical Office)<\/b><\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"3,2,1\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3,2,1,0,0\">Declare a valid legal registered address within North Macedonia (lease agreement or property deed).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Minimum Share Capital Deposit<\/b><\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"3,3,1\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3,3,1,0,0\">The statutory minimum share capital for a DOO\/DOOEL is <b data-path-to-node=\"3,3,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"55\">5,000 EUR<\/b>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3,3,1,1,0\">This amount can be deposited into a temporary or permanent bank account during incorporation or within <b data-path-to-node=\"3,3,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"103\">1 year<\/b> after registration.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3,4,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Central Register Filing (Centralen Registar)<\/b><\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"3,4,1\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3,4,1,0,0\">Submit documents electronically through a registration agent, local notary, or legal counsel.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3,4,1,1,0\">Upon approval, receive the <b data-path-to-node=\"3,4,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"27\">Certificate of Incorporation (Unique Identification Number &#8211; EMBS)<\/b> and <b data-path-to-node=\"3,4,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"98\">Tax Identification Number (EDB)<\/b>. Processing typically takes 1\u20133 business days.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3,5,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Company Seal and Bank Account Opening<\/b><\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"3,5,1\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3,5,1,0,0\">Order the official corporate stamp\/seal after registration.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3,5,1,1,0\">Open primary local currency (MKD) and foreign currency (EUR, USD, etc.) operational accounts with a local commercial bank.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3,6,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Tax Registration and Accounting Agreement<\/b><\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"3,6,1\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3,6,1,0,0\">Register the company with the Public Revenue Office (PRO).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3,6,1,1,0\">Register for <b data-path-to-node=\"3,6,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"13\">VAT (DDV)<\/b> based on projected turnover or preference (VAT registration is mandatory for businesses exceeding an annual turnover of 2,000,000 MKD \/ ~32,500 EUR).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3,6,1,2,0\">Execute a service contract with a certified local accountant for mandatory financial filings.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"5\">Post-Incorporation Operational Insights<\/h3>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"6\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Residency and Work Permits:<\/b> Foreign owners or appointed managers can apply for temporary residency and work permits through the newly established entity.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Tax Advantages:<\/b> The standard corporate income tax and personal income tax rates are <b data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"84\">10%<\/b>. 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