For years, purchasing property in Montenegro involved navigating a market with varying levels of professional oversight. On August 31, 2026, the Montenegrin real estate sector experienced a fundamental regulatory shift. The state conducted its first-ever official licensing examination for real estate mediators, activating the strict requirements of the newly implemented Law on Intermediation in the...
From January 17, 2026, Montenegro has implemented significant changes to the Law on Foreigners, adopted on December 31, 2025. These amendments redefine the process for obtaining and renewing temporary residence and work permits for foreign nationals. The new rules aim to increase transparency in business operations and establish clear economic thresholds for residency. This guide explains all key...
Overview, key points and anticipated consequences On 6 August 2025 the Parliament of Montenegro published the Law on the Legalization of Unauthorized (illegal) Buildings in the Official Gazette (Službeni list No. 91/2025). The law entered into force on 14 August 2025. The new act creates a nationwide framework for bringing unauthorised constructions into formal legal circulation and for preventing...
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