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A short guide to building a dedicated offshore team in Serbia

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At a glance

Capital
Capital:

Belgrade

Official language
Official language:

Serbian

Population
Population:

7.14 million

Timezone
Timezone:

GMT+2

Developers
Developers:

35,000+

Currency
Currency:

Serbian Dinar (RSD)

Industry revenue
Industry revenue:

$352.10 million

Investment
Investments in IT sector

$53.2 million

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Capital:

Belgrade

Language
Official language:

Serbian

Population
Population:

7.14 million

Timezone
Timezone:

GMT+2

Developers
Developers:

35,000+

Currency
Currency:

Serbian Dinar (RSD)

Industry revenue
Industry revenue:

$352.10 million

Industry size
Investments in IT sector

$53.2 million

Why build a team in Serbia

Overview

Serbia, in Southeast Europe, is an ascending star in the IT realm, annually churning out 30,000 engineering graduates, underscoring its tech growth.

Belgrade, the capital, pulsates with tech innovation, abounding in events, incubators, and R&D efforts, attracting talents skilled in diverse tech niches from software engineering to digital entrepreneurship.

With its IT sector anticipating a CAGR of 8.77% from 2023 to 2028, Serbia is gaining prominence as a global IT service provider. Its strategic location, cost-effectiveness, and innovation-driven culture make it a prime choice for businesses seeking quality software development services. Serbia's robust IT market and skilled workforce mark it as a promising hub for tech investments and collaborations.

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Employment Conditions Overview

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Payroll Cycle

In Serbia, salaries are usually disbursed monthly. Employers are required to process wage payments a minimum of once per month.

Employer Taxes

15.15%

Overtime Pay

Any work exceeding the standard weekly working hours is considered overtime and is governed by the terms of the employment contract or collective agreements. There are limits to the amount of overtime an employee can work when asked to work additional hours or on holidays, not exceeding eight hours per week or four hours in a single day.

Overtime that goes beyond 40 hours a week is compensated at a rate higher than the regular pay, typically at 126.00% of the employee's average wage. When overtime is carried out on public holidays, the compensation is set at 110.00% of the employee’s normal pay rate.

Paid Leave

Employees earn the right to 20 days of paid annual vacation after completing a year of service with their employer. For those who have been with the organization for less than six months, annual leave is accumulated at a rate of 1/12 per month. Any days not taken can be rolled over until the end of June the subsequent year.

Sick Leave

Employees qualify for 30 days of paid sick leave, during which they receive 65% of their regular salary from the employer. However, if the illness is a result of a workplace injury or ailment, the employer is obligated to pay 100% of the employee's standard earnings during this leave. Should the sick leave extend beyond 30 days, the responsibility for compensating the additional leave shifts from the employer to the state.

It is mandatory for employers to provide a medical certificate verifying the illness within the initial three days of the employee's sickness.

Public and Provincial Holidays

Public holidays

Notice Period

Employers are required to notify an employee eight days in advance of termination (or five days during a probationary period). Conversely, an employee planning to end their employment contract is obligated to give 15 days' notice.

For layoffs, a notification period of 30 days is mandatory.

13th Month Bonus

The law doesn't mandate 13-month salary payments. Any bonuses are issued at the discretion of the employer.

Grow your team in Serbia with ALLSTARSIT

Establishing a dedicated business presence in Serbia for the purpose of team development can be an arduous and expensive endeavor, burdened with significant legal fees.

In parallel, navigating the intricacies of Serbian labor laws and meeting the expectations of employees emerge as complex and strenuous tasks. These challenges are exacerbated by the necessity to obtain precise and contemporary employment information specific to Serbia. Additionally, the process of organizing contracts and tracking invoices through emails and spreadsheets is fraught with potential for disorder and mistakes.

In such scenarios, adherence to compliance becomes crucial, necessitating a strict observance of Serbian regulations, with a particular focus on taxation and legal requirements.

ALLSTARSIT offers a streamlined approach to these challenges by providing an all-encompassing solution for locating and recruiting talent within Serbia, handling HR and payroll duties, and automating compliance measures. Our services are designed to simplify the process, removing the hassles and complexities traditionally associated with such undertakings.

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What’s possible with ALLSTARSIT?

Staff Augmentation

Choose the right expert professionals required for your specific project, saving time and wasted effort.

This service enables software development companies worldwide to meet any technical needs outside their core skill set by adding specialized staff on demand while retaining control of the project's specifications and scope.

Dedicated Teams

Establish R&D / Tech Support / QA & Testing / DevOps / Data Entry Centers in your chosen location.

Forget about investing in facilities, equipment, technology, or human resources. We manage all necessary operations as your specialist. This can help you save money and resources, all while reducing frustration and simplifying internal processes.

EOR / Contractor Management

Use ALLSTARSIT as your EOR / CM to easily hire employees in new countries without setting up a legal entity.

We act as the employer for your new hire, handling all HR, payroll, tax, and compliance requirements on your behalf, while you maintain control of their workload.

Staffing & Recruiting

Tap into a wide talent pool of top-tier engineers from our database. We will find the right fit for your business and help you reduce your hiring timeline.

Headhunting

Signing bonuses

Vacancy promotion

Free replacement

Preliminary interviews

HR interviews

HR Operations

Attract, hire, and retain top talent, building a motivated workforce that drives your business forward.

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Non-employee-employer liability

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Managing tech equipment

Retention and risk analysis

Performance reviews

Compensation revision & expense returns

1:1 meetings (180-degree)

Monthly reports

Performance reviews & periodic surveys

Ongoing client and expert support

Our solutions

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Hire Employees / Contractors

Expand your business globally and hire employees or contractors quickly and efficiently by partnering with ALLSTARSIT, who can act as your EOR/CM and handle the administrative and legal aspects of their employment while you control their workload.

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Offer Corporate Benefits

Improve your employees' well-being and job satisfaction by offering them a range of corporate benefits through ALLSTARSIT, including wellness consultant sessions, music lessons, workations, gym compensation, and employee recognition programs.

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Onboard & Retain Global Teams

Keep track of your team's progress and satisfaction with ALLSTARSIT's monthly reports and periodic surveys, allowing you to identify any issues and make necessary adjustments to retain top talent.

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Secure Office Space

Enhance your employees' working experience by offering them the possibility of working from an office or securing a seat in a premium co-working space shared area through ALLSTARSIT.

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Run Payroll

Simplify your HR operations and ensure your employees receive timely and accurate paychecks with ALLSTARSIT's comprehensive payroll solution.

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Provide Health Insurance

Increase your employees' satisfaction and productivity by providing them with the peace of mind that comes with having access to a reliable and comprehensive health insurance package made possible by ALLSTARSIT.

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Implement L&D Program

Invest in your employees' professional development by implementing a comprehensive L&D program that includes access to online education platforms, language classes, and technical meetups, courtesy of ALLSTARSIT.

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Customer Service Support

Build a Customer Care or a Customer Support team to ensure that your business excels in providing exceptional assistance to your customers.

Whether you need a team of professionals that can handle relationship building and product knowledge or a group of Tier 1/2/3 engineers that can help with troubleshooting and other technical issues, ALLSTARSIT can help you find, hire and manage them.

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