Situated on the Balkan peninsula, in the south of Europe, Montenegro is one of the youngest European countries. From the moment of declaring independence in 2006, it rapidly became one of the most attractive investment destinations in the South East of Europe with constant economic growth; and up to this moment it has one of the fastest tourist growth in Europe. In 2010 Montenegro became a candidate for European Union membership. Montenegro has an excellent geographical positioning, mild climate, and low criminal rate and public safety. There are two airports in Montenegro - one in the central area of the country, the capital city Podgorica; and the other one in the coastal area of the country, city Tivat; which allows a very good connection with other European destinations.
Additionally, Montenegro has excellent investment conditions which are supported by a very favorable and flexible tax policy that is business-oriented and is constructively supporting it. Some of the advantages of opening and running a company in Montenegro are:
- the fastest tourist growth in Europe
- 0% tax for purchase of property from developer
- 3% real estate transfer tax
- 9 - 15 % personal income tax
- 9 - 15 % corporate income tax
- 15% dividend tax
- 15% capital gains tax
- 21% VAT
- 15% Real estate lease tax
- Member of UN, OSCE, WTO, NATO, CEFTA
- International airports: Podgorica and Tivat
- Access to the Adriatic Sea
- Low Crime Rate and public safety
- Exceptional economic and political growth
- Approximately 2 hours to get to any European capital
