How to Hire Software Developers in Serbia Without Setting Up a Local Entity
Hiring top-tier software developers in Serbia has become a popular strategy for international companies looking to access world-class talent at competitive rates. But what if you want to build a team in Serbia without establishing a local legal entity? The good news is — you can. In this article, we’ll show you exactly how to do it safely, efficiently, and fully compliant with local regulations.
Why Hire Software Developers in Serbia?
Serbia offers an ideal environment for sourcing tech talent:
- Over 45,000 skilled IT professionals, with thousands more graduating each year
- Strong technical education and fluency in English
- A cost-effective alternative to Western Europe or the U.S.
- Time zone alignment with the EU and partial overlap with the U.S.
- A growing reputation as an IT outsourcing destination in the Balkans
Whether you’re building an MVP or scaling a large engineering team, Serbia is an excellent option — especially when hiring remotely.
The Challenge: Hiring Without a Local Entity
Hiring full-time employees in Serbia typically requires a registered legal presence — such as a branch or subsidiary. This involves:
- Company registration
- Local legal and tax compliance
- Setting up payroll and social contributions
- Ongoing HR and labor law obligations
For many businesses, especially startups or fast-scaling teams, this approach is too slow, too costly, and too complex.
The Solution: Employer of Record (EOR) in Serbia
The easiest and fastest way to hire software developers in Serbia without setting up a local entity is to work with an Employer of Record (EOR).
An EOR in Serbia acts as the legal employer on your behalf, taking full responsibility for:
- Employment contracts compliant with Serbian labor law
- Local payroll, taxes, and social contributions
- Employee benefits and insurance
- HR support and legal compliance
- Onboarding and offboarding processes
Meanwhile, your developer works exclusively for you — reporting directly to your team, following your processes, and contributing to your product or service.
Advantages of the EOR Model
- No local entity required
- 100% legal and compliant
- Fast onboarding — in days, not months
- Reduced admin and legal risk
- Flexibility to scale teams up or down
This model is ideal for:
- Companies testing the Serbian market
- Remote-first teams
- Startups scaling rapidly
- Enterprises that need to stay lean and agile
Why Work With Brain Source International?
Brain Source International is a leading provider of EOR and IT recruitment services in Serbia. With over 15 years of experience in international talent acquisition, we help businesses hire top software developers quickly, safely, and compliantly.
With Brain Source International, you get:
- Access to a large pool of pre-vetted Serbian developers
- Fast and compliant onboarding through our EOR infrastructure in Serbia
- Transparent pricing with no hidden fees
- HR and legal support tailored to Serbian law
- The freedom to scale your development team without operational burden
We handle the paperwork — you focus on building.
Final Thoughts
You don’t need to open an office or set up a company to access top software development talent in Serbia. With the Employer of Record model, you can hire full-time developers — legally and compliantly — in just a few days.
Serbia offers incredible value, deep technical expertise, and a strong engineering culture. Partnering with a trusted EOR like Brain Source International makes the process smooth, simple, and stress-free.
Ready to hire in Serbia without opening an entity?
Contact Brain Source International today and let us help you build a remote development team in Serbia — with no legal hassle and maximum speed.