Nearshore employment
You need skilled professionals – whether for a temporary project, as a long-term addition to your team, or for a permanent, full-time position. That’s exactly where CIIB Nearshore employment comes in.
CIIB provides qualified professionals from Serbia, whether you’re looking for a temporary project assignment or a permanent full-time position. We assume the role of employer in Serbia, including contracts, registration, payroll, dealings with government agencies, tax filings, and compliance, while you retain control over the technical aspects of the role. As a registered employer with the tax authority, pension fund, and health insurance provider, CIIB operates in full compliance with the law. Our specialized Nearshore employment team, with its expertise in local labor law, handles complex cases.
Employment & Contract Models
- Bilingual contract in German and Serbian
- Flexible contract models: project-based, fixed-term, or permanent
- Probationary period of up to 6 months, drafted in compliance with legal requirements
- Registration with tax, pension, and health insurance authorities
Whether you’ve already found the right professional yourself or CIIB handles the hiring process for you, we ensure that the onboarding process in Serbia is legally sound and well-organized. We draft the employment contract in accordance with Serbian labor law, register the employee with all relevant authorities, and provide all documentation in both languages. This way, within 2–4 weeks, you’ll have a legally compliant contract, complete registration with the authorities, and a clearly defined first day of work.
Payroll & HR administration
- Monthly gross-to-net payroll processing with a fixed cutoff date
- Managing income tax and social security contributions
- Digital pay stubs compliant with the GDPR
- Transparent monthly statement
- Quarterly reporting on employment status and contract trends
The monthly payroll must be completed by the deadline; otherwise, things can quickly become difficult for the on-site staff. We process payroll on time every month, remit taxes and social security contributions to the Serbian authorities, and provide pay stubs digitally. This gives you predictable monthly invoices, documented payments, and reporting that allows you to provide information internally at any time.
Ongoing support & Offboarding
- On-site contact person in Belgrade for labor law issues
- Assistance with contract amendments and salary adjustments
- Legally compliant offboarding, including final payroll processing
- Cancellation of tax, pension, and health insurance registrations
- Documentation and record-keeping in accordance with Serbian law
At some point, things change: an employee switches teams, requests more hours, takes parental leave, or leaves the company. We handle each of these situations in full compliance with Serbian law, taking care of contract amendments, final payroll settlements, and complete deregistration with the authorities. We draw on our many years of expertise to assist with complex cases such as terminations, severance payments, and disputes.
Compliance & Labor law
- Monitoring all changes to Serbian labor law
- Proactive updates on changes to laws and contributions
- Adapting existing contracts to comply with new requirements
- Documenting all steps taken under labor law
Serbian labor law is constantly evolving, contribution rates are changing, and new reporting requirements are being introduced – and ultimately, those who fail to adapt in a timely manner will be held liable. We monitor all relevant legislative changes, proactively keep you informed, and update contracts and processes in a timely manner. Our specialized compliance team is here to assist you with questions of interpretation, inquiries from authorities, and labor law escalations.
Explore Our Success Stories
Focus on your business rather than on administration
Whether you’re a DACH-based company hiring staff in Serbia for the first time or want to set up your existing remote team in a legally compliant manner – whether on a project basis or for an indefinite period – we handle contracts, payroll, government agencies, and compliance – all in accordance with ISO 27001 and the GDPR. You continue to manage the technical side, while we handle the administrative tasks. Book a free 30-minute initial consultation – we’ll review your case and show you the right model and a concrete roadmap leading up to the first day of work.
