The Balkan region offers incredible opportunities—but many global companies make avoidable mistakes when entering markets like Serbia, Croatia, or Bosnia. Here’s how to avoid them.
- Ignoring Local Labor Laws Each Balkan country has unique labor and tax laws. Assuming EU-style uniformity can lead to compliance issues.
- Underestimating Setup Complexity Company registration, banking, and tax systems in the Balkans can be bureaucratic. Having local help is essential.
- Hiring Without Legal Structure Hiring employees without an entity or EOR partner can lead to fines and labor disputes.
- Choosing the Wrong Legal Form From LLCs to branches, choosing the wrong legal entity structure may affect taxation and operations.
- Poor Cultural Fit and Communication Hiring local talent without understanding cultural norms and work expectations can slow team integration.
Conclusion With local expertise, you can avoid all of these pitfalls. ComplyHire helps you expand smartly, compliantly, and smoothly across the Balkans.