Tax regulations are complex, and their consequences often arise long before the tax itself needs to be calculated or paid. That is why the best time to seek tax advice is before making a decision or completing a transaction.
Tax AdvisoryVeda Group provides tax advisory and tax compliance support in Serbia to companies, owners and management.
We help clients understand the tax implications of business decisions, identify risks and find solutions that are compliant with applicable regulations and appropriate for the specific circumstances.
Tax questions are not limited to major transactions. A new contract, a change in business model, a payment to an owner or employee, a cross-border transaction or an unusual invoice can raise tax questions that are best addressed before the transaction takes place. We provide ongoing tax support to help our clients resolve such questions in time – rather than after they become a problem.
We advise companies on corporate income tax, the tax treatment of income and expenses, available tax incentives, capital gains and other matters affecting their corporate tax position.
We provide advice on the taxation of salaries and other income, dividends and other investment income, capital gains, annual personal income tax, as well as taxes and social security contributions arising from different forms of engagement of individuals.
We analyse the VAT treatment of domestic and international transactions, place of supply of goods and services, tax point, input VAT deduction, exemptions and other matters related to the application of Serbian VAT regulations.
We provide advice on Serbian excise regulations, the tax treatment of excisable products and obligations arising from their sale, import or production.
We advise on property tax, inheritance and gift tax and tax on the transfer of absolute rights, including the tax implications of transactions involving property and other assets.
Cross-border business often creates tax questions involving more than one jurisdiction.
We provide support with:
withholding tax
application of double taxation treaties
taxation of transactions with non-residents
cross-border services
dividends and interest
other international transactions
Our objective is to help clients understand their Serbian tax obligations and the available options under applicable Serbian legislation and international tax treaties before the transaction is completed.
Transactions between related parties require particular attention from a corporate income tax and transfer pricing perspective.
We advise on related-party transactions, intercompany loans, interest, the arm's length principle and other transfer pricing matters.
For less complex cases, we can also prepare transfer pricing documentation. For more complex projects, we work with specialised external professionals where appropriate.
A business or ownership transaction can often be implemented in more than one way, with different tax consequences.
Before significant transactions are completed, we can analyse possible structures, their Serbian tax implications and associated risks, helping the client make an informed decision.
When a tax audit begins, it is important to respond promptly, systematically and with a clear understanding of both the facts and the applicable regulations.
We support clients throughout tax audits – from analysing requests from the Serbian Tax Administration and preparing documentation and responses to communication with the authorities and professional support on matters under review.
Where appropriate, we also prepare written tax opinions and requests for official opinions from the Serbian Ministry of Finance.
You do not need to be our accounting client to use our tax advisory services. If you have a specific tax question, are planning a transaction or would like to confirm its tax treatment, you can book an individual consultation with one of our tax advisers. The tax consultation lasts 60 minutes and the fee is RSD 18,000 + VAT. When requesting a consultation, choose a preferred available time, briefly describe your question and, where relevant, attach supporting documentation. We review the request before confirming the consultation.
Some tax questions can be addressed during a single consultation. Others require more detailed analysis of legislation, documentation or the transaction itself. If we determine that additional analysis, calculations or a written tax opinion are required, we will define the scope of work and the fee with you before any additional work begins.
If you are planning an important transaction, facing a tax question or need support during a tax audit, talk to us early.