The Assembly of the Serbian capital – City of Belgrade amended the latest version of the Decree on Determining the Construction Land Development Contribution (Infrastructure Contribution).
JPM Helps Xella with GDPR Implementation
Serbia's JPM Jankovic, Popovic, Mitic has helped Xella implement GDPR best practices.
Ground-Breaking the Law: JPM Launches Corporate Criminal Practice
Serbia’s JPM Jankovic, Popovic, Mitic has added a new practice to its offering – the first Corporate Criminal practice in Serbia. We reached out to JPM Partner Jelena Milinovic to learn more.
Delayed Payments of Taxes – New Government Regulation Due to COVID-19
During the course of last year and with the aim to mitigate the expected difficult economic situation in Serbia caused by COVID – 19 pandemic, the Government of the Republic of Serbia (the “Government”) issued two by-laws – Regulation on Fiscal Reliefs and Direct Payments to Commercial Subjects in Private Sector and Pecuniary Aid to the Citizens in order to Mitigate the Economic Consequences caused by COVID – 19 and accompanying Conclusion of the Government (jointly referred to as the “Relief Regulations”), providing economic aid to the private commercial sector in the form of fiscal reliefs and direct payments.
The Law on Prevention of Money Laundering and Financing Terrorism – amendments to be applied from June, 2021
JPM Partner Jelena Stankovic Lukic on full harmonization with international standards in this area, the obligations of providers of services, and the supervision on providers.
The New Rulebook on Electronic Submission of Request for Temporary Residence Approval
On January 7th, 2021 the Rulebook on detailed conditions for submitting a request for temporary residence approval electronically entered into force.
Amended Ordinances on Games of Chance
The new Law on Games of Chance, applied from April 2020 did not introduce material changes to gambling business itself, apart from increased financial burden to operators (higher minimum initial capital, fees, deposits and new technical requirements) and in general the novelties have not been numerous, but it also stipulated the obligation of adoption of new harmonized rulebooks.
JPM Advises on Serbian Aspects of BASF's Sale of Construction Chemicals Business
Jankovic Popovic Mitic has advised BASF on the sale of its Construction Chemicals business in Serbia to an affiliate of private equity firm Lone Star.
Mixing Different VAT Periods to Reach 1 Million RSD Threshold – Good or Bad Approach?
On 06 November 2020 on the website of the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia is published Proposal for the amendments of the Law on tax procedure and tax administration (hereinafter referred to as: “Proposal”).
The Buzz in Serbia: Interview with Djordje Novcic of Jankovic Popovic Mitic
“This was an election year for Serbia, and as a result we had a technical government for a very long time,” says Djordje Novcic, Partner at Jankovic Popovic Mitic in Belgrade, referring to the four-month-long period of deliberation before the new government was finally formed on October 28.
Improving the Operational Tools of Serbia’s Natural Gas Market
The Third Energy Package and its solutions directed towards the enhancement of competition in and the development of electricity and natural gas markets became part of Serbian law by the adoption of the country’s Energy Law in 2014. The network codes that were adopted after the adoption of the Third Energy Package further contribute to competition and market development. The obligation of the Republic of Serbia to adopt these acts arises from the 2008 Agreement on Stabilization and Association with the EU and the 2006 Energy Community Treaty. Until these codes are implemented through amendments to the Serbian Energy Law, the principles, solutions, and tools contained within them can be implemented in the individual network codes of each transmission system operator via a public procedure set out by the Energy Law.
Serbia: What a Difference a Gene Makes
Genetic testing of biological materials reveals unique information about the physiology and health of a natural person. DNA determines to a large degree what a person will be like. The GDPR says that consent must be obtained from people who will be subjected to genetic research and/or genetic testing for health reasons.
Jankovic Popovic Mitic Helps BASF Implement GDPR Best Practices
Jankovic Popovic Mitic has helped chemical company BASF implement GDPR best practices in Serbia.
The Obligations of the Travel Organizer for Fulfilling the Contract Terminated due to Virus SARS-CoV-2
The First Primary Court in Belgrade recently rendered the first ruling obliging the tour operator to refund the client the travel costs to traveling abroad canceled due to the SARS-CoV-2 virus epidemic.
JPM Partner Ivan Milosevic Appointed DPO by Intersport
Intersport has appointed JPM Partner Ivan Milosevic the company's Data Protection Officer in Serbia.
Electronic Register of Healthcare Institutions
Serbian Business Registers Agency has established, the Register of healthcare institutions - an electronic, central, public database on registered healthcare institutions that perform healthcare activities.
Serbia: New Minimum Labour Price
Government adopts new minimum labour price of RSD 32,126.