Serbia Introduces New Tax Incentives to Boost the Knowledge-Based Economy

Abstract

In this article, the authors examine recently introduced legislative amendments in Serbia establishing a tax incentive regime for the knowledge-based economy. With the aim of supporting businesses doing R&D in Serbia, the following tax incentives were instituted: an IP box, double deduction of R&D expenditures, a tax credit for investments in innovative start-ups and a beneficial treatment of employee stock option plans. This article analyses these incentives in detail.