Buying property in Montenegro - FAQs

How do I pay utility bills?

All water, electricity, rubbish, phone, internet, cable TV bills can be paid in the local post office or bank. Alternatively, water and electricity can be paid directly to the company. Some banks offer the possibility to automatically pay your phone or electricity bills from your bank account. You can find more details regarding the price of electricity on this link…

Who offers property insurance in Montenegro?

There are many companies offering insurance in Montenegro, but we would recommend: Lovcen Osiguranje will insure your property for 1 EUR per sqm if the property is inhabited and 1,5 EUR per sqm if the property is only used occasionally.They have offices in all major towns throughout Montenegro. You will need to bring your Passport or some other ID, and…

What are the journey times from Dubrovnik, Podgorica and Tivat airports?

All airports are convenient for the coast. Dubrovnik airport is approximately 14km from the Montenegro border, and it takes about 30 minutes to drive from the airport to Herceg Novi, 80 minutes to Kotor, 60 minutes to Tivat. From Tivat airport, it takes about 15 minutes to drive to Kotor, 30 minutes to Budva, and 90 minutes to Bar. Podgorica…

How do I get a work permit?

To obtain a work permit a foreign citizen needs to find a company willing to hire them, or to set up their own company. Usually one year work permits are issued. Work permits can be refused if the quota set by the authorities for that year has been exceeded. Contact us for more information on info@montenegroprospects.com

There’s lots of companies out there. Can you recommend any foreign exchange firms?

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I’m concerned about currency fluctuations. How do I minimise my risk?

Using a foreign exchange broker when transferring your funds abroad or trading foreign currencies, you could save hundreds if not thousands of pounds and even more if you forward plan your foreign currency rate. Whether you are buying, selling or investing in property abroad, foreign exchange transfers are key to maximizing the value of the currency you are sending. Fluctuations…

Can I sign a contract or power of attorney document in the UK?

For a UK client who wants to sign their contract, precontract or Power of Attorney in the UK, the procedure is as follows: 1. Sign the document at a public notary’s office; the notary is legalising the UK citizen’s signature. A list of notaries can be found at: http://www.thenotariessociety.org.uk/ The notary will charge approx £120 for each document. 2. The Legalisation…

Can I use my solicitor in the UK?

Any lawyer you use must be licensed to practise law in Montenegro. To our knowledge there are none in the UK at the moment. We can provide you with a list of lawyers based in Montenegro who are experienced in acting for foreign clients buying and selling property in Montenegro. All are wholly independent from us.

How do I find a good lawyer to act on my behalf?

This is the one person that you appoint to act on your behalf so how do you find out who you can trust?  Of course, there’s no foolproof answer, but here’s a few pointers… You need to use a lawyer certified to practise law in Montenegro. There are very few living outside of Montenegro. Lawyers in Montenegro work in general…

Are there any taxes to pay?

The most important is purchase tax, which is 3% of the value of your property – valued by the tax office regardless of the purchase price on the contract. Purchase tax is payable as soon as the main contract is signed. It is recommended that you pay the tax immediately as interest rates will charged for every day of delay….

Do I need a visa to visit Montenegro?

Citizens of most European countries (Austria, Belgium, Greece, Denmark, Estonia, Italy, Republic of Ireland, Cyprus , Lithuania, Estonia, Luxembourg, Malta, Hungary, Germany, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Finland, France, Netherland, Czechoslovakia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, Bosnia, Croatia, Russia, Ukraine)  do not need visas to enter Montenegro and can stay in the country for up to 90 days. Foreign citizens coming from…