Serbia's New UBO Reporting Requirements

Under Article 8 of the UBO Law, the update establishes clear standards for documentation format and certification, as well as submission procedures via the electronic filing system. By 1 December 2025, all Ultimate Beneficial Ownership (UBO) documentation must be submitted electronically to the Central Register, following the Serbian government’s enhanced requirements. This applies to all Serbian entities, which must:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date beneficial ownership records with supporting documentation

• Submit all filings within prescribed timelines

• Ensure documents are properly certified and compliant with the new electronic process

Key changes and requirements

Registration Details

UBO registration must be completed via the Serbian Business Registers Agency portal and include:

• Domestic individuals: full name, unique citizen ID number, date, place, and country of birth, and country of residence

• Foreign individuals: full name, passport or foreign ID number and issuing country, foreigner’s registration number (if applicable), date, place, and country of birth, country of residence, and citizenship

Companies must also upload:

• Documents establishing UBO status

• A copy of the passport or foreign ID for foreign UBOs

• Dates of ownership acquisition and document entry

All submissions require the electronic signature of the company’s registered legal representative. Firms must verify UBO data annually via the online portal and retain supporting documentation for 10 years from the last update and archival records for five years after company termination, in line with regulatory requirements.

How can we help?

Computershare Governance Services global team of professionals are available to guide you through the process of the review of the ownership structure, determining the appropriate documentation for submission and review of the same, and the compiling of the documentation, as the ownership structures can be very complex and the documentation can be voluminous.

Computershare’s leading entity management system GEMS can also help you to manage and store your UBO registrations, as well as the information about shareholdings, ownership, and directorships on a global basis.  

Contact:

Please contact your dedicated Computershare Relationship Manager or send an email to GLCGSGECNetworkManagement@computershare.com more information about how Computershare may assist you in responding to these new requirements.

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