Your guide to running a business in North Macedonia
A plain-language guide to running a business in North Macedonia — registration, changes, tax, compliance, data protection and more.
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Company Registration
Choosing a legal form, share capital, the registration process, documents and costs — including for foreigners.
Company Changes
Changing the manager, address, name, activity, ownership or share capital, and filing changes with the Central Registry.
Tax
Corporate profit tax, VAT, personal income tax, contributions, and the obligations of a running business.
Compliance
Ongoing legal obligations: bookkeeping and annual accounts, UBO registration, AML, licences and corporate governance.
Data Protection (GDPR)
Personal data protection duties for businesses under the Law on Personal Data Protection and the GDPR.
General / Other
Everything else a business owner should know that doesn't fit neatly into the other topics.
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How to Change the Manager of a Company in North Macedonia
Replacing the manager (управител) of a DOO or DOOEL requires a formal decision, statutory statements under the Law on Trade Companies, and registration of the change with the Central Registry.
Transfer and Sale of a Company Share (Udel) in North Macedonia
Selling or transferring a share (удел) in a DOO requires a notarized transfer contract, respects the other members' right of first refusal, and must be registered with the Central Registry. Capital gains may be taxed.
Vlog vs Udel: Contribution and Share Explained
Two terms that are easy to confuse: the влог is what you put into the company, and the удел is the bundle of ownership rights you get in return. The difference matters for control and profit.
Liquidating a Company in North Macedonia: Voluntary Closure
Voluntary liquidation is the orderly way to close a solvent company and delete it from the Central Registry — a members' decision, a liquidator, a creditor notice, and settlement of all obligations. It differs from bankruptcy.
Register a Company in North Macedonia: Complete 2026 Guide
You can register a company in North Macedonia in days. Most choose a DOO or DOOEL (EUR 5,000 capital, payable within a year). Foreigners can own 100% with no residency, and corporate profit tax is a flat 10%.
Company Legal Forms in North Macedonia: DOO, DOOEL, PDOO, AD & More
The legal form you choose determines your liability, capital requirements and reporting. A side-by-side comparison of the DOO, DOOEL, PDOO, AD, sole proprietor and branch.