Open Company in North Macedonia

Company Formation

Start the company. Build it to operate.

Establish a company in North Macedonia with local coordination from the first structure decision through registration, tax setup and the accounting work that follows.

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€5,000 Minimum share capital for a limited liability company.
1–50 One or more shareholders may establish an LLC, up to 50 shareholders.
One-stop Registration is coordinated through the Central Registry's one-stop-shop system.
Foreign = local Foreign investors are entitled to establish and operate private companies under the same framework.

From business idea to a company that can actually start operating.

Aleksandar.AK's formation process begins with the business itself, then moves through documents, registration and the setup work needed after incorporation.

01

Define the structure.

We clarify the planned activity, founders, ownership, manager, legal form and the activity code that best reflects how the business will operate.

Discover
02

Prepare the information and documents.

You provide the identity and business information that applies to your case. We coordinate the incorporation documents, forms and the local administrative route.

Prepare
03

Submit the registration.

The registration application is submitted to the Central Registry. The one-stop-shop system coordinates registration data with the relevant state bodies, including allocation of a tax number.

Register
04

Handle the setup that applies next.

Depending on the company, this can include voluntary VAT registration, bank-account assistance, payroll preparation and other local requirements before normal operations begin.

Activate
05

Accounting starts where registration ends.

Once the company exists, Aleksandar.AK can continue with accounting, tax reporting, payroll and ongoing compliance instead of leaving you with a newly registered entity and no operating system.

Operate

Choose the structure around how the business will work.

These are three common structures discussed during formation. The right one depends on ownership, liability, partners, activity and how you expect the business to develop.

Single founder

One owner. Limited liability. A straightforward company structure.

A single-member limited liability company is a common option when one founder wants to own and control the company. The founder may also serve as manager, while liability is generally limited to the company's assets rather than the founder's personal assets.

Founders 1
Minimum capital €5,000
Liability Limited
Simple ownership structure
Founder may also be manager
Suitable when there are no co-founders
Can employ staff and continue growing
Multiple founders

A company built around two or more partners.

A limited liability company is appropriate when multiple founders will hold defined ownership interests. The incorporation documentation establishes the ownership structure and the way the company is governed from the start.

Founders 2–50
Minimum capital €5,000
Liability Limited
Defined ownership interests
Useful for business partnerships
More governance decisions to define upfront
Can support future investor participation
Individual activity

Simple to start — but without the liability shield of an LLC.

A sole proprietor structure is designed for an individual carrying out business activity personally. It does not require the €5,000 LLC share capital, but the owner is personally liable for the business rather than operating through a separate limited-liability company.

Founder 1 person
Minimum capital None
Liability Personal
Simpler individual structure
No LLC share-capital requirement
No co-shareholders
Personal liability must be considered carefully

What do we need from you?

The exact document set depends on whether the founder is an individual or an existing foreign company. Use the checklist as a preparation guide — we confirm what applies before filing.

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Foreign founder? The local process still needs local coordination.

Foreign individuals and companies may establish businesses in North Macedonia. The practical work is making sure foreign documents, representation, translations, banking and the local registration data all fit together correctly.

Authorized representation

If registration is handled by an externally authorized person, Central Registry guidance provides for a power of attorney. We confirm the form and execution needed for your case.

Translations and certification

Foreign-language registry documents may require translation by an authorized court translator and notarization of the translation before filing.

Share capital

Official investment guidance states a minimum share capital of €5,000 for a limited liability company; contribution can be monetary or, where applicable, non-monetary.

Banking is a separate operational step

After incorporation, opening the business bank account is subject to the selected bank's documentation and KYC requirements. We assist with the local document preparation.

Public registration information referenced from Central Registry of North Macedonia and Invest North Macedonia. Requirements can differ by structure, founder type and the documents involved.

The registration certificate is not the operating system.

Aleksandar.AK can continue after incorporation so the company is not left to figure out accounting, reporting, payroll and local administration on its own.

Accounting setup

Establish the accounting workflow, records and reporting process the company needs once commercial activity begins.

Tax & VAT

Confirm tax registrations and obligations that apply to the company, including VAT where relevant.

Payroll & ongoing compliance

Continue with payroll, filings, local administration and ongoing accounting support as the company grows.

Formation questions foreign founders usually ask.

Requirements can differ by ownership, legal form, founder country and planned activity. We confirm what applies before documents are prepared.

Invest North Macedonia states that the one-stop-shop procedure can technically be completed quickly and notes that 2–3 business days is common in practice. The real timeline depends on whether the documents are complete, whether foreign documents need translation or certification, and whether additional steps apply to your case.
Official investment guidance lists €5,000 as the minimum share capital for a limited liability company. The way the contribution is made and documented should be confirmed for the specific incorporation.
Yes. Official investment guidance states that foreign investors may establish and operate private companies in North Macedonia. The documents differ depending on whether the founder is an individual or an existing legal entity.
Not necessarily for every registration step. Central Registry guidance allows authorized representation with a power of attorney in applicable cases. However, banking, notarization, identification or other case-specific steps can create separate requirements, so we confirm the practical route before you travel.
Company registration and VAT registration are separate questions. Aleksandar.AK's process can include voluntary VAT registration where appropriate, but whether VAT registration is required, optional or useful depends on the company's activity and circumstances.
Yes. The service is designed so formation can lead directly into accounting, tax reporting, payroll and ongoing local compliance rather than ending when the registration decision is issued.

Tell us what you want to establish. We'll map the formation route.

Tell us where you are based and what you are planning. We will review the local formation and operating context, then come back with the relevant next steps and scope.

Bring the business idea. We'll map the local part.

You do not need to understand every administrative detail before contacting us.

Tell us what you are planning
We review your situation
We define the relevant local scope