Hire in North Macedonia,
compliantly,
without the complexity.

Expanding to North Macedonia

North Macedonia is an emerging technology and engineering hub in Southeastern Europe, offering highly skilled software developers, competitive operational costs, and excellent English proficiency.

Using an EOR in North Macedonia provides international businesses with rapid market entry, avoiding local corporate registration and simplifying complex local employment tax administration.

Employment Regulations in North Macedonia

Under the Law on Labor Relations, standard working hours are 40 hours per week. Probation periods can be agreed for up to 6 months. Termination requires valid statutory cause and written notice ranging from 1 to 3 months based on service tenure.

Taxation and Employee Benefits

Employers pay mandatory social security contributions (approx. 28% total mandatory deductions including pension, health, and employment funds). Mandatory benefits include 20 to 26 working days of paid annual vacation, statutory K-15 recourse allowance (holiday pay), paid public holidays, and sick pay.

Macedonian Payroll Standards

Payroll is distributed monthly in MKD. Employers must calculate gross-to-net salary withholdings and submit e-tax declarations via the Public Revenue Office (PRO) portal by statutory monthly deadlines.

Intellectual Property and Data Privacy

Economic rights to software and intellectual creations developed by employees in the performance of contractual duties vest in the employer. Personal data governance complies strictly with the Law on Personal Data Protection aligned with EU GDPR standards.