On November 15, 2024, the Foreign Investors Council (FIC) officially presented the “White Book 2024,” a crucial publication that offers valuable recommendations aimed at fostering economic growth and enhancing living standards in Serbia. This year's edition provides a comprehensive set of insights developed by FIC members, addressing key areas where improvements are necessary to strengthen the country's business environment.

The White Book 2024, which marks over two decades of collaboration between foreign investors and the Serbian government, highlights the most pressing issues identified by FIC members. These include topics such as taxes, labor regulations, digitalization and e-commerce, real estate and construction, combating illicit trade and inspections, environmental protection, foreign exchange operations, the pharmaceutical industry, and tourism and hospitality.

Živković Samardžić is proud to once again contribute to the White Book, reinforcing its commitment to supporting Serbia’s economic development through meaningful legal expertise. Our distinguished team members contributed to various sections:

• Srđan Zerdo, Attorney at Law, contributed to topics related to Construction Land and Development, Mortgages and Real Estate Leasing, Cadastral Procedures, and Restitution.
  
• Danka Draško and Marko Leković, Attorneys at Law, contributed to topics related to Labor Law, Employment of Foreigners, and Secondment of Employees.
  
• Nataša Sarić, Attorney at Law, contributed to topics related to Tax Procedure and Personal Income Tax.

As a proud member of the Foreign Investors Council, Živković Samardžić continues to support ongoing dialogue aimed at enhancing Serbia’s investment environment and shaping policies that drive sustainable development. We encourage you to explore the full White Book 2024, available for download on the FIC website, and review the detailed recommendations contributed by our team and other leading experts.

For more information, visit the Foreign Investors Council’s website and read the full White Book 2024.