foreign ownership

Serbia’s Foreign Ownership Framework Balances Investment and Protection

Serbia's foreign ownership regulations are structured to attract international capital while safeguarding strategic assets. The framework is characterized as a hybrid model that allows broad access for foreign investors in sectors such as real estate, industrial investment, and business formation, while imposing limitations on agricultural land, strategic zones, and certain natural-resource assets. This regulatory framework has gained significance as Serbia experiences heightened interest from foreign buyers, including near-shoring manufacturers, logistics operators, and regional investors. As the country integrates further into…