Proposal on E-Identification
On April 29, FIC approached the Trade and Telecommunications Ministry to propose easing the procedures for issuing the medium level electronic identification schemes, in particular to exclude the requirement of physical presence of the client. It is in line with the Draft Amendments to the Law on Electronic Document and Identification that envisages issuing of…
Proposals for the RE and Construction
On December 10, FIC sent to the new Minister of Construction, Transport and Infrastructure the proposals for recovery of the real estate and infrastructure industry in the context of the coronavirus crisis. The proposals were accompanied by the relevant White Book positions. As a reminder, FIC sent a similar set of proposals for this area…
Proposals on Neon Signs on Facades
FIC approached the Construction Ministry and City of Belgrade with a suggestion to resolve the problems related to the corporate features on the facades. In a letter on April 15, FIC outlined that tenants request unreasonable indemnities from companies for putting the neon signs on the facades. The problem stems from the amendments of the…
Push Against Risk in Banking
On March 1, FIC and AmCham sent to the Prime Minister and President a joint initiative aimed at reducing risk stemming from different interpretations related to the collection of fees for loan calculation and collection of premiums of National Housing Loan Corporation (NKOSK). Inconsistency of the interpretation jeopardizes legal certainty, inducing huge costs to the…
RCC on Data Protection
It’s our pleasure to inform you that FIC prepares the second Reality Check Conference dedicated to the personal data protection. The event planned for second half of June will be organized upon the interest of members, as they need to discuss the open issues related to the Personal Data Protection Law. Previous conference on that…
Save the date – White Book 2020 Launch
We are delighted to announce White Book 2020 Launch Event! Please mark your calendars for Thursday, November 19, 2020, 12:00 hrs. The event will be live streamed on FIC YouTube channel (all event details will be sent subsequently).
Shaping Serbia’s Modern Economic Landscape
Through its advocacy for regulatory reforms, efforts to boost economic competitiveness, and focus on public-private dialogue and sustainability, the FIC has been pivotal in shaping Serbia’s dynamic economic environment. The Foreign Investors Council (FIC) in Serbia has been a pivotal organization in fostering a more favourable business environment since its inception in 2002. Over the…
Solid Basis for the Future Growth
Belgrade, 21th, December 2018 – The Foreign Investors Council held the regular annual session of the Assembly, summarizing the key achievements and making solid basis for the future growth. Members also adopted Annual and Financial Report for 2018. For the first time this year, the “Committee of the Year Award” was introduced. Looking into 2019,…
Strong Base for Further Relations with IMF
FIC met new IMF Resident Representative in Belgrade Yulia Ustyugova on September 16 to make a good base for further cooperation in the next four years of her mandate in Serbia. FIC Executive Director Aleksandar Ljubic and Yulia Ustyugova said they believe that the future cooperation will be fruitful and successful, as it has been…
Success on the Company Law
FIC advocacy on the Company Law brought significant and tangible results. Company Law, adopted by Serbian Parliament on November 17, incorporates 6 out of 8 FIC comments. The Position Paper sent to the Economy Ministry on June 30 outlined the need for wide consultations with the business community and drew attention that the frequent changes…