Changing a Sole Proprietorship to a LLC in Montenegro

Montenegro has a favorable business environment which offers foreign and local entrepreneurs the possibility to set up both small and large companies. From sole proprietorships to limited liability companies (LLCs), business owners have to choose the company form first. Our lawyers in Montenegro can assist you with the procedure of setting up both sole proprietorship and LLCs in Montenegro.

 

 

The LLC in Montenegro is the most used type of business utilized by investors and owners who want to do business in the country.

 

A LLC in this jurisdiction can be opened by only one person who can be the shareholder and the company director.

 

There are not any restrictions related to the citizenship and residency of the shareholder or director. The minimum paid up capital for such a business entity in Montenegro is EUR 1.

 

 

Starting with 2011, new companies in Montenegro can register any activity in one place. A one-counter operating system enables companies to be automatically registered in the register of the Department of Statistics, that of taxpayers and customs payers, of payers of the VAT, as well as of the excise taxpayers. This is effectuated by registering in the Central Registry of Business Entities.

 

In order to register a LLC in Montenegro, the following documents have to be filed:

 

• The minimum capital requirement of EUR 1;

• The founding act;

• The Contract of decision of the foundation of the business;

• Other documents: our attorneys in Montenegro can offer more details on what these other documents consist of. Besides helping you in changing a sole proprietorship to an LLC, our immigration lawyers can also help you in acquiring a Montenegrin residence permit. Here, you may get a short-term residence based on purchasing or owning real estate. You must be able to reside and do business on this real estate. So, you can apply for temporary residency if you purchase or own an apartment, a home, or a business space.

 

 

A sole proprietorship in Montenegro is named entrepreneur. This legal entity is a natural individual who is registered with the Central Registry of the Commercial Court and who undertakes an independent profession, including art, domestic activities and old trades.

 

An entrepreneur in Montenegro has to be registered in compliance with the local legislation which regulates the business entities in the country. Our Montenegro lawyers can offer all the necessary information related to this legislation. Besides helping you to change a sole proprietorship to an LLC, you can also get other services from our lawyers. For instance; if you are interested in acquiring Montenegrin citizenship, the services of our lawyers are at your disposal. With a more affordable citizenship option than other European nations, Montenegro began its Citizenship by Investment Program in 2019. Although it is anticipated that Montenegro will join the EU in 2025, it is not currently a member of the European Union. Get in touch with our lawyers for their services. 

 

 

In order to register a sole proprietorship (entrepreneur) in Montenegro, the following documents are required:

 

• A copy of an ID card or passport;

• To acquit the administrative fee for the registration, which is EUR 10;

• To acquit an administrative fee of EUR 12 for the publication of advertisements in the Official Gazette of Montenegro;

• An application form. Besides helping you to change a sole proprietorship to an LLC, you can also get other services from our lawyers. For instance; if you are interested in acquiring a Montenegrin passport, the services of our lawyers are at your disposal. The state cost and notary fees for submitting paperwork are €15,000 for a single primary applicant, so keep that in mind if you're getting a passport through investment. All members of the family may become citizens by investment, but they must each make their own payments.

 

 

A direct change from a sole proprietorship into a LLC in Montenegro is not possible. What has to be done if you want to effectuate such a change is to close the sole proprietorship first and then open another legal entity under the form of a LLC.

 

This change might be more advantageous from different aspects, since a LLC provides a limited responsibility and there are certain tax advantages which a LLC can benefit from in this country.

 

If you wish to know more about sole proprietorships and LLCs in Montenegro, or for legal advice in opening such business entities here, please contact our Montenegro law firm. Besides changing a sole proprietorship to an LLC, the services of our lawyers are also at your disposal in other matters. You can contact our lawyers for assistance with other legal issues, such as immigration. Consider all of your Montenegro immigration options and requirements before deciding if moving to Montenegro is a good option for you. In 2023, Montenegro is experiencing an increase in the number of foreign nationals from all over the world.