Key results

Efficient Administration » 177 Grey Book recommendations implemented for cutting the red tape » Obligation to use company seals abolished » ePay, eArchiving and eDelivery systems introduced » Business conditions in 125 municipalities and cities across Southeast Europe improved through the BFC SEE certification program.

Safe Investments » Electronic construction permitting system introduced, receiving more than 160,000 annual requests » Property registration enabled withing five days in the Cadaster via eCounter » 120 hectares for investments freed through abolition of the land conversion fee » Legalization accelerated through targeted convalidation and the “Home and Dry” system, with 2.5 million applications submitted.

Fair Competition » Shadow economy reduced from 29.1% to 21.1% of GDP through implementation of the National program » One million citizens engaged in the “Take a Receipt to Win” prize game » eInspector introduced for coordination of 38 inspections » Green and quality criteria introduced in public procurement » Bidder registry improved, involving more than 19,300 businesses.

Fiscal Predictability » Online flat-rate tax calculator introduced for 170,000 flat-rate taxpayers » Registry of non-tax levies legally established and electronic payment of all taxes and fees enabled without submission of proof » Tax return filing portal for freelancers developed.

Encouraging Environment » $4,000,000 in grants provided to domestic innovators and entrepreneurs » “Small and Powerful” program supporting women’s entrepreneurship launched » Cashless payments introduced free of charge in 10,000 small retail shops across Serbia » Broadband infrastructure development and introduction of high-speed internet in 700 villages supported.

Sustainable Agriculture » Portal for eRegistration of seasonal agricultural workers introduced, with more than 100,000 people legally hired » eAgrar platform established with more than 300,000 registered agricultural households » Innovation in agriculture accelerated throughthe EIT Food Hub.

Healthy Economy » Healthcare system improved through introduction of eHealth Record and eSick Leave » Waste management infrastructure expanded through provision of 600 glass recycling bells and 3,000 waste bins » Carbon taxation system established in line with the EU CBAM mechanism » Position of electricity prosumers improved.