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Horizons provides compliance solutions to ensure your business in Montenegro operates in line with Montenegro labor laws and tax regulations. Businesses benefit from hiring in, investing in, or job outsourcing to, Montenegro in a range of industries, from customer service, to accounting services, to software development.

We also process monthly payroll, and, as a Montenegro Employer of Record, absorb all local employer liabilities. Partnering with our Montenegro EOR is the quickest and most cost-effective way to enter the Montenegro market.

Note, a Montenegro Employer of Record is also known as a Montenegro Professional Employer Organization (PEO).

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Time-to-hire

Fast onboarding in Montenegro, hire in as little as 24 hours.

Contracts

We draft labor contracts compliant with Montenegrin labor law.

Local Benefits

We administer all mandatory benefits and contributions in Montenegro.

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Employment Laws

Employment contracts in Montenegro

It is legally required to have written contracts of employment in place when hiring in Montenegro. These contracts should always include relevant details of the employment agreement such as salary, benefits, terminations terms, and more. They should also generally be written in the country’s official language of Montenegrin, although the languages of Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian and Albanian are also common. Any references to money should be in euros.

Fixed-term

Probationary period

3 months (standard)

Termination notice period

30 days (standard)

Severance

Whichever is more favorable to the employee:

1/3 employee’s avg. gross salary over the last 6 months, per year of service

1/3 the national avg. monthly salary, per year of service

Indefinite

Probationary period

3 months (standard)

Termination notice period

30 days (standard)

Severance

Whichever is more favorable to the employee:

1/3 employee’s avg. gross salary over the last 6 months, per year of service

1/3 the national avg. monthly salary, per year of service

Working hours in Montenegro

The standard working week for employees in Montenegro is 40 hours spread across five days.

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Public holidays in Montenegro 2024

Holiday Schedule in Montenegro [2024]

Montenegro has a range of national public holidays that are celebrated annually. In 2024 these holidays are:

Date	Holiday name
1 Jan, 2024	New Year’s Day
2 Jan, 2024	New Year’s Day Holiday
3 Jan, 2024	New Year’s Day observed
6 Jan, 2024	Orthodox Christmas Eve
7 Jan, 2024	Orthodox Christmas Day
8 Jan, 2024	Orthodox Christmas Day Holiday
29 Mar, 2024	Good Friday
1 Apr, 2024	Easter Monday
10 Apr, 2024	Ramdan Bayram (Tentative Date)
11 Apr, 2024	Ramdan Bayram Holiday (Tentative Date)
12 Apr, 2024	Ramdan Bayram Holiday
1 May, 2024	Labour Day/May Day
2 May, 2024	Labour Day/May Day Holiday
3 May, 2024	Orthodox Good Friday
5 May, 2024	Orthodox Easter Sunday
6 May, 2024	Orthodox Easter Monday
21 May, 2024	Independence Day
22 May, 2024	Independence Day Holiday
23 May, 2024	Independence Day observed
16 Jun, 2024	Kurban Bayram (Tentative Date)
17 Jun, 2024	Kurban Bayram Holiday (Tentative Date)
18 Jun, 2024	Kurban Bayram Holiday (Tentative Date)
13 Jul, 2024	Statehood Day
14 Jul, 2024	Statehood Day Holiday
12 Oct, 2024	Yom Kippur
13 Oct, 2024	Yom Kippur Holiday
1 Nov, 2024	All Saint’s Day
24 Dec, 2024	Christmas Eve
25 Dec, 2024	Christmas Day
26 Dec, 2024	Day After Christmas

Montenegro vacation leave

Employees in Montenegro are usually entitled to 21 days of paid vacation leave every year. Additionally, employees can take up to seven days of leave for certain personal reasons such as weddings or the death of a loved one.

Montenegro sick leave

Employees in Montenegro are entitled to up to five paid sick days per year.

Parental leave in Montenegro

Female employees in Montenegro can take up to one full year of paid maternity leave, starting from between 28 and 45 days before giving birth. Fathers can use any of the mother’s unused leave as paternity leave.

In addition to the standard parental leave, parents can take unpaid leave until their child is three years old.

Terminations and severance in Montenegro

Employees in Montenegro are generally entitled to one month of notice prior to termination. They are also usually entitled to severance of one-third of monthly pay for every year of service with an employer.

Taxation in Montenegro

Both employers and employees in Montenegro must pay a portion of salaries toward social security. For health insurance, pension, and disability funds, employers and employees contribute different percentages. For unemployment coverage, employers and employers both pay 0.5%. Income tax in Montenegro is 9%. Corporate tax is also 9%.

Health coverage in Montenegro

Montenegro has a government-funded healthcare system with compulsory health insurance payments from both employers and employees. Some employers also choose to provide private medical insurance as part of their benefits packages.

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Compensation & Benefits

Compensation laws in Montenegro

The minimum wage in Montenegro is €450 per month (valid in 2022).

Benefit management in Montenegro

Many employees in Montenegro choose to offer their employees benefits packages, including things such as extra pension contributions, a company car allowance, paid vacation days, a holiday bonus, and so on. However, setting up a benefits system in Montenegro can be difficult if you are not familiar with the country’s complicated labor laws, language, and administrative norms.

Outsourcing your benefit management process ensures that you fully understand and adhere to the rules, ensuring your compliance and speeding up the process significantly. At Horizons, our Montenegro employment experts will help you to find and arrange your benefits, advise on your strategy, and ensure compliance with the law.

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FAQs

What is the difference between a Montenegro PEO and a Montenegro EOR?

Generally speaking, the terms “Montenegro PEO” and “Montenegro EOR” are used interchangeably.

Can an EOR in Montenegro hire both local and foreign nationals to work in Montenegro ?

An EOR in Montenegro can feasibly hire both local and foreign nationals to work in Montenegro.

However, the ability of Horizons to sponsor your foreign national employee in Montenegro may be limited due to visa quotas practiced in many countries.

Contact us with your requirements and our Global Mobility team with review the case and get back to you within 2 business days.

How long does Horizons' Montenegro EOR service take to hire an employee?

In most cases, Horizons’ Montenegro EOR can hire & onboard your employee within 24 hours. The actual start date of the employee will depend on their notice period obligation to their previous employer as well as any relevant hiring rules in Montenegro.

Is it possible to get a work visa in Montenegro ?

It is possible to get a work visa in Montenegro. Horizons’ Global Mobility team is a dedicated team of work visa experts. They assess the details of each case to determine feasibility and costs before Horizons applies for the work visa on behalf of your employee. If the Global Mobility team determines that your case is feasible, the process is smooth and transparent. Visa spots in Montenegro are limited, however—get started today to secure your employees’ visa spot.

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Employment Laws

Employment contracts in Montenegro

Fixed-term

Indefinite

Working hours in Montenegro

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Public holidays in Montenegro 2024

Montenegro vacation leave

Montenegro sick leave

Parental leave in Montenegro

Terminations and severance in Montenegro

Taxation in Montenegro

Health coverage in Montenegro

hassle-free Montenegro compensation & benefits

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Compensation laws in Montenegro

Benefit management in Montenegro

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Montenegro EOR & PEO

Start hiring in Montenegro

Simple, compliant hiring with Horizons EOR

Hire in Montenegro

Facts & Stats

stay compliant with Montenegro labor laws

Employment Laws

Employment contracts in Montenegro

Fixed-term

Indefinite

Working hours in Montenegro

Hire compliantly in Montenegro without a local entity.

Public holidays in Montenegro 2024

Montenegro vacation leave

Montenegro sick leave

Parental leave in Montenegro

Terminations and severance in Montenegro

Taxation in Montenegro

Health coverage in Montenegro

hassle-free Montenegro compensation & benefits

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation laws in Montenegro

Benefit management in Montenegro

Hire in Montenegro in 24h without your own local entity.

FAQs

180+

100+

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The Global Workforce Payment Platform

What to expect when you connect with Horizons

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