Guide · what to check before you commit
Six Montenegro investment sectors and what to check in each
Each sector has its own trap. This page lists the questions we ask first in each of them.
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- SectorsSix, each with its own checks
- Where to startA market brief
- On the groundTwo- to three-day site visit
In short
Six sectors on this page: tourism, real estate, energy, logistics, agri-food and IT services. Each has its own checks before commitment.
01 · Investment sectors
Tourism and hospitality
Coastal and mountain hotels, marinas and boutique accommodation. Check seasonality, the operator, land titles and the planning documents of the municipality.
02 · Investment sectors
Real estate
Residential and commercial property on the coast and in Podgorica. Check the cadastre, encumbrances, building permits and whether the plan allows what you want to build.
03 · Investment sectors
Energy
Solar, small hydro and wind projects. Check grid connection, permits and the route to sell the electricity before you look at the price of the land.
04 · Investment sectors
Logistics
The Port of Bar and the corridors towards Serbia. Check concessions, access and who already holds the capacity.
05 · Investment sectors
Agri-food
Wine, olive oil, organic and local products. Check volumes, certification and the export channel; the home market is small.
06 · Investment sectors
IT and services
Teams and service centres serving EU clients. Check the labour market for the profiles you need and the tax treatment of your structure.
Sources
Who writes this guide
Market entry desk of Schule d.o.o. Podgorica. The same team writes these pages and answers inquiries.
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Questions
Questions clients ask about this topic
Which sector is the best?
The one where your plan does not depend on assumptions you cannot check. That is what the market brief is for.
Where do we start?
With a market brief: demand, competitors, price levels and the rules that apply to your activity.
Can you find a partner or a target in the sector?
Yes, through the partner and target search: long list, screened shortlist and first contact on your behalf.
Can we see the sector on the ground?
Yes. An investor site visit is a two- to three-day programme of meetings, prepared and attended with you.
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- Investor site visitTwo to three days, the right meetings.Investor site visit: Details
Next step
Send one paragraph about your plan
Who you are, what you want to do in Montenegro and by when.