Laws and procedures

Steps to Obtain a Building Permit in Montenegro

If you're considering embarking on a construction project in the stunning country of Montenegro, one essential step you'll need to navigate is obtaining a building permit. Whether you're planning to build a residential property or investment, understanding the process of obtaining a building permit is crucial for a smooth and successful project. In this guide, we'll walk you through the basics of obtaining...

Essential Guide to Obtaining a Residence Permit in Montenegro

Obtaining Temporary Residence Permit through Real Estate Purchase Eligibility Criteria: Applicants:Foreign citizens, their spouses, and children under 18. Property Types:Residential or commercial properties (e.g., houses, apartments, commercial units, hotels, restaurants, holiday homes). Applicant Requirements: Valid ID document or passport. Details about the permit holder (name, place...

Higher Tax Rates on Real Estate Transactions Valued Above €150,000.00

In the realm of Real Estate Transfer Tax legislation, a recent amendment has introduced progressive tax rates for real estate transactions, effective January 1st, 2024: For transactions up to €150,000.00: a rate of 3%; For amounts over €150,000.01: a fixed amount of €4,500.00, plus 5% on the excess beyond €150,000.01; For amounts over €500,000.01: a fixed amount of €22,000.00, plus...

Purchase costs in Montenegro

  VAT of 21% is required to add to above listed tariff. For a real estate property value over € 120,000.00, for every additional € 15,000, the fee is increased by € 10, but it cannot exceed € 5000. In case we have a pre-contract, the fees will be subject to a 50% fee under above listed tariff. If a contract is signed with the same notary on the basis of a pre-contract, the fee for...

Real estate annual and sales taxes in Montenegro

Real estate sales tax The real estate sales tax rate in Montenegro is 3% of the tax base, or of the market value of the property. Real estate sales tax is not paid for new real estate, but only for used real estate, so if you are buying an apartment in a new building and you are the first owner of the real estate, no sales tax will be paid. The real estate taxpayer is the real estate acquirer. The...

Trade procedure

Once you find the right property through a sales agent, and agree with the owner about the conditions of a purchasing procedure, a contract is signed to the public notary. The contract describes the obligations of the buyer and the details about the price and terms of payment . The buyer then pays a deposit , which is usually 5-10 % of the contract price. If we have a situation that the buyer cancels the...

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