How to Register a Company in Macedonia: Complete Guide

Types of commercial entities

Before starting the registration process, you need to decide which type of entity suits your needs. The most commonly registered forms in Macedonia are:

• DOOEL (Single-member LLC) — The most popular choice for small businesses. One founder, minimum share capital of EUR 5,000 (in MKD equivalent). Liability is limited to the paid-in capital.
• DOO (Multi-member LLC) — For two or more founders. Same minimum capital, but with a management agreement between partners. Ideal for partnerships.
• TP (Sole Trader) — For individuals who want to trade under their own name. No minimum capital, but the founder is liable with all personal assets. Suitable for freelancers and small service businesses.
• AD (Joint-Stock Company) — For larger businesses. Minimum capital of EUR 25,000. Rarely used for startups, but required for certain activities (insurance, banking).

Step by step: Company registration

1. 1

   Choose a company name

   Check name availability on the Central Registry portal (crm.com.mk). The name must be unique and must not be similar to an existing company. You can reserve a name for 60 days before registration.

2. 2

   Prepare the required documents

   For a DOOEL you need: ID card or passport, founding statement (notarized), decision on appointing a manager, payment of share capital to a temporary bank account, and registered office address.

3. 3

   Submit the application to the Central Registry (CRMS)

   The application can be submitted electronically via e-Registar or in person at a CRMS office. Electronic registration is faster and cheaper. The fee for a DOOEL is approximately 2,300 MKD (EUR 37).

4. 4

   Receive the registration decision

   CRMS processes the application within 4 hours (electronic) to 1 day (in-person). Upon approval, you receive an EMBS (unique entity identification number) — this is your company ID number.

5. 5

   Register with UJP and obtain an EDB

   The Public Revenue Office automatically receives notification from CRMS, but you must submit a taxpayer registration form and obtain an EDB (unique tax number). This takes 1-3 business days.

6. 6

   Open a bank account

   With the registration decision and EDB, open a business bank account. Compare offers — fees vary significantly. The share capital from the temporary account is transferred to the business account.

7. 7

   Register for VAT (if needed)

   If you expect annual turnover above 2,000,000 MKD, you must register for VAT. You can also register voluntarily — this is beneficial if your clients are VAT-registered, since you can reclaim input VAT.

Costs of registering a company

The total cost of registering a DOOEL in Macedonia is relatively low compared to other countries. Here is an overview of the main costs:

• Notarial certification of founding statement: 1,500-3,000 MKD (EUR 25-50).
• CRMS registration fee: 2,300 MKD (EUR 37) electronic, 3,400 MKD (EUR 55) in-person.
• Share capital: EUR 5,000 (in MKD equivalent) — this is not a cost but a deposit that remains in the company account.
• Company stamp: 500-1,500 MKD (EUR 8-25).
• Opening a bank account: Free at most banks, but with monthly fees of 200-500 MKD.
• Total (excluding share capital): Approximately 5,000-8,000 MKD (EUR 80-130).

First obligations after registration

Once you register your company, you have several immediate obligations that must be fulfilled:

• Register yourself as an employee (manager) with the Employment Agency and submit an MPIN return for monthly contributions.
• Establish accounting records — keep books from day one. Decide whether to hire an accountant or use software.
• Issue invoices for every service or sale — every transaction must be documented.
• Obtain a fiscal device if selling to individuals — a fiscal register is mandatory for B2C transactions.
• Submit monthly MPIN returns by the 15th of each month for the previous month.

How Facturino helps you from day one

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• Issue invoices in Macedonian format with all mandatory fields required by UJP.
• Automatic VAT calculation on every invoice.
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• Reports for corporate income tax, VAT, and MPIN.
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