Working in Serbia for a corporation in Czechia

Can I work remotely for a company in Czechia while being in Serbia?

It is usually doable, but we recommand to check the following key points first:

  1. You must have a valid work permit for Serbia.
  2. The company must be registered in the Czech Republic and you must have a valid work permit for the Czech Republic.
  3. The company must be registered in the Czech Republic.
  4. You must be able to work in the Czech Republic.
  5. You must have a valid visa for the Czech Republic.

There are some companies that allow you to work remotely, but they don’t usually pay the same salary as the one you would get if you were working in the Czech Republic.
If you are working for a company in the Czech Republic, you must pay social security contributions.
If you are working for a company in Serbia, you must pay social security contributions.

How to live in Serbia and find remote work in Czechia?

Finding remote work in Czechia if you are located in Serbia might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to first move to Czechia and then to Serbia.

  1. Find remote work in Czechia
    You will need to get a Czech visa. You can apply for a visa from the Czech Embassy in Serbia. The visa can take up to 3 months to be processed. You can also apply for a visa from the Embassy in Serbia, but the process might be a bit quicker.
    The visa costs around $50 for the 30 days visa and you can get it at the airport.
  2. Get a Czech work visa
    You will need to apply for a work visa in the Czech Republic. The Czech Republic is a Schengen country, therefore you can travel freely within the Schengen area. You can apply for a work visa from the Czech Embassy in Serbia.
  3. Find remote work in Serbia
    You can apply for a Serbian work visa in the Czech Republic. The visa is valid for 6 months and you can get it from the Czech Embassy in Serbia.
  4. Get a Serbian work visa

How a company in Czechia can send my salary in Serbia?

When working remotely for a corporation in Czechia, you salary can be send to Serbia but you must pay for the transfer.

Are there any differences in the way the Czech and Serbian legal systems work?
In Czech Republic, there is no such thing as a judge. There are only courts of law and administrative courts. In Serbia, the courts of law are courts of first instance.

If you are working in a company in Czechia and you are employed by that company, do you have to pay for your insurance?
Yes, you have to pay for your own insurance.

What is the difference between the way the Czech and Serbian tax systems work?
In Serbia, the tax is calculated based on the number of employees in a company. In Czechia, the tax is calculated based on the number of employees plus the number of partners.

What is the difference between the way the Czech and Serbian legal systems work?
In Serbia, the courts of law are courts of first instance. In Czechia, the courts of law are courts of appeal.

Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Serbia for a company in Czechia?

If you are working remotely in Serbia for a corporation established in Czechia, taxes could seem complicated but in fact , it is not. This article will explain the tax system in Serbia and how it works.

Working in Serbia
If you are working in Serbia for a company established in Czechia, you will have to pay income tax in Serbia. This is because you are working in Serbia and you are a citizen of Serbia.
In Serbia, income tax is paid quarterly, in three equal payments.
Income tax in Serbia
Tax is calculated on the net income of the company.
Net income is the income of the company minus the expenses of the company.
The expenses of the company are the costs that the company incurs in the process of producing the goods or services it sells.