From remote work to local employment, explore your options for earning income in Montenegro.
Whether you're looking for local employment or continuing remote work, here are your options for working in Montenegro.
The Most Common Choice
Most expats work remotely for companies in their home countries. Montenegro's timezone (CET) works well for European and partially for US clients.
Legal Considerations - Digital nomad visa allows this explicitly - Temporary residence may require additional steps - Consider tax implications (see our tax guide)
Practicalities - Reliable internet (100Mbps+ widely available) - Coworking spaces in Podgorica, Budva, Kotor - Cafes generally wifi-friendly - Power rarely an issue
Coworking Spaces - Impact Hub Podgorica - Work Hub Budva - Various shared office spaces - Typically €100-200/month
Finding Jobs - Infostud.com (main job board) - LinkedIn - Company websites - Networking and word of mouth - Recruitment agencies
Salary Expectations - Average salary: €700-900/month - Professional roles: €1,000-2,000/month - Management: €2,000-4,000/month - Tourism/hospitality: €400-700/month
Note: Salaries are lower than Western Europe, but so is cost of living.
Work Permits - Required for non-EU citizens - Employer handles application - Tied to specific employer - Processing: 4-8 weeks
Employment Rights - 40-hour work week standard - 20 days annual leave minimum - Sick pay provisions - Maternity/paternity leave
Registering as Preduzetnik (Sole Trader)
The simplest way to work legally as a freelancer.
Process 1. Get PIB (tax number) 2. Register at tax office 3. Open business bank account 4. Issue invoices in your name
Costs - Registration: minimal - Monthly social contributions: €150-300 - Accountant: €50-100/month - Tax: 9% of net income
Advantages - Simple structure - Low tax burden - Can invoice internationally - Professional credibility
Disadvantages - Personal liability - Monthly admin required - Social contributions even with low income
Company Formation (DOO)
For more substantial operations, form a limited company.
Requirements - Minimum capital: €1 - Local registered address - Director (can be foreign) - Bank account
Process - 1-2 weeks with legal help - Cost: €500-1,500 including fees
Popular Business Types - Tourism and hospitality - Real estate services - IT and software - Consulting - Import/export
Tourism - Hotels and hospitality - Tour operators - Restaurants and bars - Activity providers - Peak season May-September
IT and Tech - Growing sector - Government incentives - Remote-friendly - Competitive salaries
Real Estate - Agency work - Property management - Rental services - Development
Education - English teaching - Language schools - Private tutoring - Online courses
Language - Local employment usually requires basic Montenegrin - English sufficient for tourism and international companies - Learning the language opens doors
Networking - Small country, relationships matter - Attend business events - Join Chamber of Commerce - Expat business groups active
Banking - Business account required for invoicing - International transfers straightforward - Consider multi-currency options
Montenegro's 9% flat tax creates opportunities: - Lower than most EU countries - No capital gains tax escalation - Simple compliance - Business expenses deductible
Consult a local accountant for your specific situation.
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