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North Macedonia Capital Markets 2026 – What Investors and Companies Need to Know

The Financial Instruments Act and Prospectus Act apply from 1 October 2026. New obligations for issuers, new rules for derivatives, stronger sanctions. What to do before the deadline.

Contribution vs Ownership Interest in a Macedonian LLC – What Is the Difference?

A contribution and an ownership interest (stake) in a Macedonian LLC are not the same. Understanding the distinction matters for voting rights, profit distributions, transfers, capital increases and exit planning.
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How Foreign Investors Exit North Macedonia – Share Sale, Asset Sale or Liquidation

Selling your business in North Macedonia? Compare the three main exit routes — share sale, asset sale and liquidation — and what each means for tax, liability and timing.

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Representative Office, Subsidiary or LLC in North Macedonia – Investor's Guide to Choosing the Right Structure

Three ways for a foreign company to enter North Macedonia: representative office (no commercial activity), subsidiary (full activity, unlimited parent liability) or LLC (separate entity, ring-fenced liability). Investor analysis with legal grounding.

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After Company Registration in North Macedonia – 7 Compliance Steps

What to do after registering your LLC in North Macedonia: UBO registration, capital payment, FDI register, bank account, accounting, annual report and Labor Inspectorate notification.

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Managers in North Macedonia: 7 Compliance Risks That Arise in Practice

Most compliance problems in Macedonian companies do not arise from ignorance of the law.

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Electronic Archiving 2026: New Legal Obligations for Companies

The new Law on Archival Material effective 1 June 2026 introduces obligations for electronic archiving and long-term document retention. Learn what companies must do.

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Permanent Establishment in North Macedonia: A Guide for Foreign Companies

A permanent establishment (PE) in North Macedonia is a fixed place of business through which a foreign company carries out its activities, wholly or partially, within the country. 

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North Macedonia Cybersecurity Law: The 2026 Entity Lists

Which companies must comply with North Macedonia’s Cybersecurity Act? See the June 2026 essential/important entity lists, deadlines, and fines.

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Financial Leasing Law in North Macedonia 2026 - What Changed

Guide to the new Law on Financial Leasing in North Macedonia (OG 148/2026, in force 6 July 2026): capital requirements, licensing, contract rules, early repayment rights and transition deadlines for existing providers.
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New Civil Procedure Act 2026: Key Changes in North Macedonia

Explore the key changes in North Macedonia’s new Civil Procedure Act, including faster proceedings, active case management, and improved court efficiency.

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Division of a Company (Spin-off to Existing Company)

A division of a company by way of demerger with transfer represents a form of status change regulated under the Law on Trade Companies. 

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Financial support of investments in North Macedonia

Learn about the amendments of the new law related to the Financial support of investments in North Macedonia

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Amendments to the Listing Rules on the Macedonian Stock Exchange

Learn about the new criteria for listing a company on the Macedonian Stock Exchange.

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Amendments to the Law on Concessions and Public-Private Partnership Introduce Unsolicited Proposals and Institutional Public-Private Partnerships

The Assembly of the Republic of North Macedonia adopted amendments to the Law on Concessions and Public-Private Partnership

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North Macedonia's Criminal Code Revamp: A Buzz Interview with Angela Andonova of Lalicic & Partners

In North Macedonia, the proposed amendments to the Criminal Code mark a major shift in the country’s criminal law framework and are also closely tied to its broader EU integration efforts, according to Lalicic & Partners Partner Angela Andonova.

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The Importance Of Contractual Penalty In Contractual Relationships

A contractual penalty constitutes a legal instrument of the law of obligations aimed at ensuring discipline in the performance of contractual obligations, by predetermining the consequences of their non-performance, late performance, or improper performance.

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Work of Foreign Nationals Without A Residence Permit

The general rule under Macedonian legislation is clear: a foreign national working in the Republic of North Macedonia must hold an appropriate residence permit for employment purposes or a work permit. 

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Lalicic & Boskoski Advises Mr. Bricolage on New Lease from Tinex in Skopje

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Obligations of a manager

Four most important things to consider before being appointed as a manager (see no. 3)

Registration of a company in North Macedonia

The new citizenship law in North Macedonia - North Macedonia

Learn about the amendments of the new citizenship law in North Macedonia.

Changes in the profit tax law in North Macedonia

Learn about the new amendments of the profit tax law in North Macedonia, related to the Covid19.

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Changes in the construction law in North Macedonia

Read more about the abilities for legal and natural persons to perform in Macedonia.

GDPR in North Macedonia

New Law on Personal Data Protection

he Agency promises softer aproach in the first six monthsThe first six months of the implementation of the new Law on Personal Data Protection will be used for education and corrective measures.
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Shareholder agreement - the basis for a long-term successful business

When establishing a company, one of the most important goals is to reach a balanced agreement for the company

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Medical Cannabis in North Macedonia

Read more about the new Law on Control of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances in the Republic of Northern Macedonia

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Can the employer keep the personal data of candidates who were not chosen?

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The Convertible Loan Finally Arrives

The new changes of the Company law published on the 21st of April, 2022, introduce the “real” convertible loan institute for the limited liability companies in North Macedonia.

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One Year of the New Personal Data Protection Law, Where Are We at Now?

Back in February 2020, the new Personal Protection Data Law was published in the official gazette, which meant that North Macedonia was catching up with the European Union on personal data protection.

Registration of a company in North Macedonia

Simplified Limited Liability Company - North Macedonia

Learn about the amendments of the Company law in North Macedonia that establish the Simplified Limited Liability Company, incorporated with 1 EUR basic capital.