Tax & Legal

Comprehensive legal, tax, and corporate services for German companies entering or operating in the Macedonian market. From company formation to tax refunds and registered office address – we ensure legally compliant, structured, and future-ready processes.

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1. Establishing Local Presence

Professional office services to meet legal requirements and strengthen your local identity.

🔹 Business Address & Office Service (Office-in-Office)
✔ Macedonian business address and local phone number
✔ Mail, call, and email forwarding
✔ From €80/month

🔹 Bank Account Opening
✔ Remote account opening with local identity verification
✔ Fully compliant with EU anti-money laundering regulations (AML/CTF)

2. Legal & Corporate Advisory

Comprehensive legal support for secure company setup and ongoing operations.

🔹 Company Formation & Legal Advice
✔ Establishment of LLCs, branches, or representative offices
✔ Advice on commercial, corporate, and labour law
✔ Drafting of agency and distribution agreements
✔ Social security law basics
✔ Full legal support

🔹 Translation Services
✔ Certified translations for business, legal, and administrative purposes

3. Compliance & Risk Management

Protect your company with reliable background checks, credit reports, and legal safeguards.

🔹 Company Checks & Credit Reports
✔ Legal form, founding year, business scope
✔ Financial analysis, credit rating, debt status
✔ Executive info, insolvency & payment history
✔ Commercial register excerpts (DE, MK, AL, XK)
✔ AMC list screening

🔹 Claims Management & Mediation (Out-of-Court)
✔ Up to 3 payment reminders in the local language
✔ Verification of debtor address
✔ Correspondence in Macedonian/Albanian
✔ Legal handover if necessary

4. Tax & Customs Advisory

Specialised support on tax matters and customs procedures for smooth operations.

🔹 Tax Consulting
✔ General tax advisory
✔ Info on government incentive programs in North Macedonia
✔ VAT refund for non-resident German companies

🔹 Customs Consulting
✔ Guidance on Macedonian tariffs and import regulations
✔ Support with permits and special procedures

Get in touch

Lara Krsteva-Icokaeva, LL.M.

Deputy Managing Director & Team Lead DEinternational
+389 70 360 705 icokaeva@nordmazedonien.ahk.de

Market Entry

Your gateway to North Macedonia, Albania and Kosovo – with strategic support. If you are a German company planning to enter the Southeast European market, we will guide you professionally through every phase. With in-depth market knowledge and an established network, we help you identify opportunities, minimise risks, and find the right partners.

Accounting

Our accounting department offers comprehensive services for German clients, including representative offices, branches, and subsidiaries in North Macedonia. Our experienced team speaks fluent Macedonian and English, ensuring smooth communication with both local and international contacts.

Dual vocational training

What is dual vocational training? Dual vocational training is a proven German training model that combines theoretical instruction with practical company-based training. Instead of learning only theory, trainees also gain hands-on experience in the workplace – acquiring exactly the skills and competencies that are in demand in the economy.

Young Energy Europe

Young Energy Europe (YEE) is a project of DIHK Service GmbH, funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE) as part of the European Climate Initiative (EUKI). The goal of the project is to train so-called Energy Scouts, who, over the course of a 4–5 day training, are introduced to topics such as energy and resource efficiency, corporate mobility, and various related areas. With the knowledge they acquire, the 18–35-year-old participants have a few weeks to develop a project, which they later present and implement within their companies. Participation is worth it! Not only do the Energy Scouts benefit from the expertise they gain throughout the project duration, but companies also enjoy significant advantages: By implementing the projects developed by participants, companies can often achieve savings in the five-digit range with an investment of just a few hundred euros – all while contributing to climate protection. A win-win for everyone involved!

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