Merger control in the Balkans
Five jurisdictions, one set of figures, about two minutes. See whether your transaction is likely to need merger clearance in the Western Balkans, with deadlines and fees for each country.
Start the checkWhat it is
A first check whether a merger filing is likely required in five Western Balkan jurisdictions: Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia and Albania. You answer a few questions once and get a result for all five at the same time.
Who it is for
Companies, investors and their lawyers planning an acquisition, merger or joint venture with a link to the region, including deals where the parties are foreign companies.
Why it matters
In Serbia, implementing a concentration without clearance can lead to a measure of up to 10% of the annual turnover generated in Serbia. Deadlines are short: in Serbia a filing is due within 15 days of signing the agreement, announcing the offer or acquiring control, whichever comes first. An early check lets you build clearance into the deal timetable.
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A competition lawyer reviews every result
The competition team is led by Dr Dragan Gajin, admitted in Serbia and New York, ranked by Chambers Europe and Legal 500. The team prepares merger filings across the region, from no-issue extraterritorial deals to Phase II.
Merger Filing in the Balkans (PDF)2018 edition, thresholds may have changed since · 6 pages · 1.4 MB