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How to Register an LLC in North Macedonia

TL;DR

In North Macedonia, a limited liability company (LLC) is registered as a DOO (two to fifty members) or a DOOEL (a single member). Both require EUR 5,000 minimum share capital — payable within one year, in cash or in kind — and both limit liability to your contribution. Foreigners can own an LLC 100% with no residency requirement, and registration runs through the Central Registry’s One-Stop-Shop System.

If you searched for the registration of an LLC in Macedonia, you are looking for one of two forms: the DOO or the DOOEL. This page explains the difference and points you to the full guide for each.

An LLC in Macedonia = DOO or DOOEL

There is no entity literally called “LLC” in Macedonian law — the limited liability company is the DOO (друштво со ограничена одговорност). When it has a single founder it is a DOOEL (single-member LLC). Both forms give you limited liability, require EUR 5,000 minimum capital, and are the most common choice for LLC formation in Macedonia.

DOO vs DOOEL at a glance

FormFoundersMin. capitalLiability
DOO (multi-member LLC)2–50EUR 5,000 (within 1 yr)Limited to contribution
DOOEL (single-member LLC)1EUR 5,000 (within 1 yr)Limited to contribution

Which LLC should you register?

  • Register a DOOEL if you are the sole founder — it is the single-member LLC.
  • Register a DOO if you have between two and fifty founders, individuals or companies, domestic or foreign.
  • If you want the lowest entry capital, look at the PDOO (the €1 simplified LLC) instead.

Frequently asked questions

What is an LLC called in North Macedonia?
A limited liability company (LLC) in North Macedonia is a DOO when it has two or more members, or a DOOEL when it has a single member. Both give limited liability and require EUR 5,000 minimum capital.
How do I register an LLC in Macedonia?
Choose between a DOO (2–50 founders) and a DOOEL (one founder), reserve a name and activity code, notarize the founding documents, file with the Central Registry’s One-Stop-Shop System, and receive your registration decision and tax number. A decision usually arrives within five business days.
How much does it cost to register an LLC in North Macedonia?
Beyond administrative and notary fees, an LLC commits EUR 5,000 in share capital — your own money funding the business, payable within one year of registration.

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