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herence among local communities. REGIONAL he aim of last year’s Investment Fair was to create Tan environment for the presentation and promotion of the projects of local governments (cities and municipalities), i.e. a place where foreign and domestic investors could gain insight into the complete investment potential INVESTMENT of Serbia. This year the goal is to present the investment potentials of the region and the real estate market in one location, but also to review all advantages of cross-border co-operation, whether that be through exhibitions or business meetings, as well as to establish a dialogue be- CENTRE tween relevant participants. Goran Vasić, director general of the Novi Sad Fair: s we are aware of the importance of launching a di- Aalogue on economic reconstruction, stabilisation, “welcoming investment, energy and construction fairs.” the modernisation of state administration and the improvement of regional co-operation, we believe that the his period of economic challenges is an obvious re- Investment Fair is a perfect event to present the need and Tminder of the importance of managing a country’s the willingness of the Western Balkan countries to co-op- potential well. In such a business environment, the Novi erate with each other in a way that they will co-operate in Sad Fair becomes a place and instrument for the promo- the EU in the future. tion of economic opportunites locally, nationally and re- he visits of regional delegations, such as from gionally. The incentives to be provided both by the state TSlovenia, as well as already established mutual inter- and provincial governments – in order to implement stra- ests in strengthening economic co-operation – especially tegically important citizen interests, develop local gov- when it comes to writing projects in the field of innova- ernments and regional connectivity – will be present- tions and new technologies - will be an excellent oppor- ed at unique events like investment, energy and construc- tunity to attract new capital to Serbian municipalities; as tion fairs in Novi Sad. This is an opportunity to publicly well as allowing the municipalities to utilise their own represent the possibilities of economic and social develop- sources and capacities, particularly when it comes to wind ment on the basis of interregional and cross-border co- energy, waterpower and biomass, for which the country operation and market integration, as well as increasing co- has solid prerequisites. The regions of Emilia Romagna,

2 / The Investors guide Vojvodina 2009/2010 Varaždin and Styria have all expressed an in- for Strategic Economic Studies Vojvodina to discuss the implementation of regional de- terest in such projects. Continuing good co- CESS, numerous professional conferences velopment plans aimed at strengthening insti- operation established in the Danube-Kris- and educational seminars aimed at the local tutional capacities in underdeveloped areas. Moris-Tisa (DKMT) region, which en- governments will be held. odernisation, reconstruction and build- compasses Vojvodina and four regions of he greatest interest is being shown in es- Ming infrastructure are of utmost im- Hungary and Romania, as well as the already Ttablishing partnerships between twin cit- portance in our region, whether we are talk- established good relations with the Italian re- ies, cities which share the same waterways ing about road transport or revitalising and gion of Friuli Venezia Giulia, provide a signif- (for example, the Working Community of reconstructing bridges and border crossings, icant incentive for the development of future the Danube Region), between larger regions which are all part of the overall European projects, devising various approaches to inves- (for example, the Working Community of the transport infrastructure. The Fair presents an tors and establishing business incubators and Alpe Adria Region) or Euro regions. opportunity to establish a dialogue about ef- industrial zones. egional development programmes and fective designation of space, i.e. about the lib- uring the process of European inte- Rcross-border co-operation programmess eralisation and efficiency of services used in Dgration, EU regions play an impor- that include activities such as developing in- finding a business location, as well as the de- tant role in ensuring the development of the frastructure of cross-border relevance, pro- velopment of new business spaces. This is new European concept. Vojvodina, as a mem- viding technical support to projects, investing why the Construction Fair is held at the same ber of the Assembly of European Regions, in renewable energy sources through environ- time, bringing added value to the integrity of as well as the Novi Sad Fair, as a company the whole development chain. with a good international reputation, are cen- he final stage of any investment project tral meeting points for such market partici- Tis related to construction and construc- pants. The fact that there are about a hundred tion is one of the key development branch- Euro regions today, coupled with the fact that es of the economy. The Construction Fair is Western Europe’s regions are economically similar to other regional fairs in terms of hav- stronger and more successful than their coun- ing a real estate segment, but also when it terparts in the rest of Europe, made us even comes to organising the Energy Fair with par- more determined to make the Novi Sad Fair ticipants of great importance for the con- a place where transnational regional co-op- struction sector. eration projects will be implemented in line his provides an opportunity for both with the Council of Europe’s Convention on Tconstruction materials and machinery the Cross-Border Co-operation of Territorial producers, as well as other types of construc- Communities. tion companies, to get the lowdown on new n collaboration with the highest state in- investment locations and plans for the en- Istitutions, ministries and provincial sec- ergy sector. The Novi Sad Fair will pay spe- retariats, the Novi Sad Fair will organise ex- cial attention to building houses that conserve pert meetings at its Invest Expo Fair, with the energy. Moreover, the implementation of a help of institutions will also participate in the new law on construction and spatial plan- fair, including the Ministry for the National Goran Vasić, director general of ning in Serbia is to be considered, as is the Investment Plan, Ministry for Environmental the Novi Sad Fair use of environmentally friendly building ma- Protection and Spatial Planning, Ministry terials. Energy has a special strategic impor- of State Administration and Local Self- mental protection, creating integrated labour tance for the country, as it does at the global Government, the Provincial Secretariat for markets and developing joint employment in- level, which is why the fair will give this top- Economy, the Provincial Secretariat for itiatives can be presented at these kinds of ic due attention. Energy and Mineral Resources, the Provincial events. he development strategy of the Novi Sad Secretariat for Local Governance and Inter- his event will provide opportunities to TFair, which envisages our venue as the municipal Co-operation and the Provincial Tdiscuss the strengthening of administra- central place for business meetings in Serbia, Secretariat for Regional and International Co- tive capacities, which are necessary for the im- simply confirms the importance of an event operation. plementation of European standards and reg- like the Investment Fair. eminars, meetings, conferences and train- ulations, as well as to initiate projects in the e should bear in mind that it was Sing sessions are an important segment areas like development of industrial zones, WVojvodina that established co-operation of the Invest Expo Fair. In cooperation with the use of energy resources, advancing utili- with many regions in the past, which is why the Executive Council of the Autonomous ty systems, etc. Furthermore, the issue of ef- the province is the leader in implementation Province of Vojvodina and the institu- ficiently usuing state funds is motivation of European projects and foreign investments. tions under its jurisdiction, like the Capital enoough for local governments to participate This will be an incentive for both the partici- Investment Fund, the Vojvodina Investment in the Investment Fair. They are aware of the pants of the Investment Expo Fair and profes- Promotion Fund (VIP Fund) and the Centre fact that the investment fair is an opportunity sionals that will come to attend the Fair.

CONTENTS BAČ Business GLOBAL CRISIS 31& Tourism

BAČKA PALANKA Transport, Industry 32and Agribusiness BAČKA TOPOLA Gateway of 33Vojvodina

FOREWORD Branislav BAČKI PETROVAC “The global crisis is being felt Bugarski, CEO of VIP Administrative everywhere, but the current level 7 34efficiency of unemployment does not deviate signifi cantly from the usual INTERVIEW Sándor The investors guide investors The 2009 /2010 Vojvodina number of layoff s in Vojvodina’s Egeresi, President BEČEJ - At the crossing of the companies. Statistics says that our 8 of the Parliament of economy has shown considerable waterways Vojvodina - Political 35 vitality. I have to emphasise that EDITOR IN CHIEF dialogue is imperative the provincial administration is Tatjana Ostojić BELA CRKVA [email protected] doing everything in its power to EDITOR ASSISTANT INTERVIEW Bojan Agriculture & combat the crisis and we have had Mark R. Pullen Pajtić, President of the 36tourism very signifi cant investments this ART DIRECTOR Executive Council of year. As a result of co-operation Tamara Ivljanin 12 [email protected] Vojvodina - Incentives between the Executive Council EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS for investors of the Autonomous Province of Mark R. Pullen, Ana Stojanović PHOTO Vojvodina and the Italian region Katarina Lazukić INTERVIEW of Friuli Venezia Giulia, the Italian TRANSLATORS Branislav Bugarski, company ‘Bernardi’ SpA will invest Snežana Bjelotomić almost €300 million in the munici- SALES CEO of VIP - 16 pality of Pećinci. ” Dr Bojan Pajtić, Tanja Milićević, [email protected]; Vojvodina: on the Vesna Vukajlović, [email protected]; President of the Executive Council Maja Vidović, [email protected]; Marija investment map of Vojvodina. Urošević [email protected]; Nemanja Todorović, [email protected] GENERAL MANAGER SERBIA’S HOT Ivan Novčić SPOT FOR PROFIT FOR INVESTORS [email protected] Why Vojvodina? FINANCIAL DIRECTOR 22 Irig off ers a swift and simple ap- BEOČIN Ana Besedić proach to disseminating informa- [email protected] INVESTMENT Strategic SME tion and documentation necessary OFFICE MANAGER location Tanja Banković, [email protected] Opportunities - 37 for carrying out further business PRINTING Agribusiness & operations. The local authorities Rotografika d.o.o. 26 ČOKA Segedinski put 72, Subotica Tourism are close to fi nishing compilation Renowned of our Strategy for Sustainable The Investors Guide Vojvodina MUNICIPALITIES 38for wine Development of the Municipality 2009/2010 published by: alliance international media of Irig. This will be an offi cial docu- Knjeginje Zorke 11b, A D A - Agriculture INĐIJA ment which potential investors 11000 Belgrade, Serbia and Industry - Strategic will be able to reference. It will Phone: +(381 11) 308 99 77, 308 99 88 be a useful guide to help them Fascimile: +(381 11) 244 81 27 28 39location E-mail: office@ get better acquainted with our allianceinternationalmedia.com IRIG territory and for them to decide www.allianceinternationalmedia.com ALIBUNAR - which sector to invest in. Irig is ISSN no: 1451-7833 Well Developing indus- also currently compiling a spatial All rights reserved Connected alliance international media 2009 29trial zones 40 planning document for Industrial Zone 2, which covers 30 hectares. APATIN KANJIŽA This issue is Plots will cover a hectare each and audited by First international Industry and will be available to investors in six ABC Serbia 30marina 41agriculture months’ time.

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CONTENTS ODŽACI SUBOTICA Manufacturing & Decisive Leader in OUR JOB 52agriculture 65Economic Growth

OPOVO ŠID - Border Top food process- municipality

Vojvodina Vojvodina ing location 2009 /2010 53 66

The investors guide investors The PANČEVO TEMERIN Doorway to Seeking micro KIKINDA 54Europe 67industries Oil and gas “Our job did become harder in the 42 PEĆINCI TITEL sense that we don’t get as many Share success with Ready for inquiries as in previous years, while KOVAČICA 55the successful 68investors some previously announced investments and re-investments have Exceptionally fer- been postponed for 2010. However, tile land PLANDIŠTE VRBAS 43 VIP does not complain. Aside from Great Tourist Food Factory Bernardi, we are also engaged in KOVIN 56Potential 69 a project devised by Denmark’s Favourable geo- Grundfos Company, which plans to RUMA 44graphical position invest at least €80 million and hire Solid 550 workers in the Municipality of KULA 57infrastructure Inđija. With these two investments Ideal spa alone, VIP will have a record year. 45destination SEČANJ - Top We are also working on several Development smaller projects dealing with in- MALI IĐOŠ 58Potential vestment scope of between 20 and Leather, metal & 25 million Euros, while there are 46food processing SENTA also other projects worth one or two million Euros each. So, we are industries Favourable 59investment hoping that this year will be a success.” Branislav Bugarski, CEO of the NOVA CRNJA climate VRŠAC Pharmaceuticals, Vojvodina Investment Promotion Suited for spas and Fund (VIP). 47wellness tourism SOMBOR 70food and textiles Favourable NOVI SAD 60Position ZRENJANIN INCENTIVES FOR INVESTORS Regional Business The Best at The City of Zrenjanin offers 48Centre SRBOBRAN 71“Easing” Business potential investors free land for Suitable for construction, equipped with all NOVI BEČEJ 61industry ŽABALJ necessary infrastructure. Industrial Ideal location Exceptional loca- parks in Zrenjanin have been fitted 50 SREMSKA 72tion for industry with electricity and gas, water- MITROVICA works - including a sewer system NOVI KNEŽEVAC 62Great position ŽITIŠTE - and telephone and internet lines. In interim periods of construction, Ideal land for Expanding Zrenjanin also offers new investors medicinal plants 73Economy 51 space in former public enterprises. SREMSKI KARLOVCI INVESMENT IN Zrenjanin boasts a highly-qual- 63Targeting tourism VOJVODINA ified, experienced workforce at significant cost-savings compared 74 to European standards. Zrenjanin’s administration is known for its STARA PAZOVA DIRECTORY speed and efficiency, while the Special incentives City also has a professional service 64in the pipeline 79 staff to assist investors throughout the process.

8 / The Investors guide Vojvodina 2009/2010 Dear readers, FOREWORD

or the third consecutive year, in collaboration with our ur experience shows that renewable energy sources in colleagues from alliance international media, the VIP Vojvodina also have immense potential and we have FFund is putting together the Guide to Investments in Onoticed that many foreign and domestic investors are Vojvodina 2009 / 2010. becoming interested in this area. Wind generators, biogas, bi- “ omass and small hydro-electric power plants have been recog- t was you, the readers, who gave us the thumbs up for the nised as opportunities. In collaboration with the provincial gov- last two editions, hence we thought that even at this time ernment and the Secretariat of Energy, we have prepared the in- Iof the global economic downturn we need to continue pre- itial documents that will serve as the investment basis for both senting our investment potentials. This creates new business domestic and foreign investors. opportunities, on the one side, and on the other it prepares us for the investment cycle that is definitely set to arrive follow- side from the aforementioned sectors, we have identi- ing the crisis. fied projects in so-called ‘traditional sectors’ like real Aestate, metal processing and the machine industry. wo questions are typical for these turbulent times: where do opportunities lie and how can we emerge e would like to use this juncture to the fullest in Tfrom the crisis? We believe that Vojvodina’s invest- order to position Vojvodina as a region with ex- ment potentials offer the answer to both questions. Wceptional prerequisites; a region that facilitates development, long-term success and attains the professional per- formances of the leading EU regions.

Two questions are typical n co-operation with the provincial government, we have for these turbulent times: launched several programmes in response to the current

Ieconomic situation. These are going to provide support to where do opportunities lie our economy: from providing work subsidies of €1,300 per new

job created and financing first time employment, to launching and how can we emerge educational programmes like additional training for ICT and from the crisis? CNC technologies. inally, I would like to thank everybody who took part “ he majority of analyses carried out at an internation- in creating this Guide and I do hope that you, the read- al level has shown that there are two sectors which Fers, will find it informative and consider it a tool that Thaven’t been that hit by the crisis: energy and agricul- will help you to recognise Vojvodina as an attractive invest- ture. Vojvodina, with its 1.7 million hectares of arable land, has ment destination. huge, albeit untapped, potential that we can loosely call agribusiness. Establishing more intensive co-operation, primarily between farmers and the food processing industry, is an important development opportunity for Vojvodina. In this context, VIP is preparing a sectoral study that will identify the in- All the best, vestment potentials that are observed within the framework of the EU market. Branislav Bugarski Vojvodina Investment Promotion Fund – VIP

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Sandor Egeresi, Chairman of the Ass POLIT IS IM would insist on Vojvodina’s European per- spective becoming more prominently outlined in the Serbian Constitution, as well as its international and regional co-operation being elevated to a higher level. In order to gauge his success in this direction, as well as to discuss other issues, we spoke to Chairman Egeresi.

It’s been a year since you came to office. Are you content with results achieved so far and, if so, have your ex- pectations been met? I am partially satisfied with the results. It is indisputable that European integration is of key importance for the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina (APV). Without intensive co-operation with many European regions, Vojvodina remains in a cultural, political, and economic vacuum. Bearing in mind its geographical position, history, culture and tradition, we can say that Vojvodina is an integral part of Central Europe. Vojvodina is an untapped resource of the Republic of Serbia in terms of establishing economic, cultural and political communication with the countries that surround us and are already in the EU (Hungary and Romania) or are EU candi- dates (Croatia). During last year we tried to promote new political practices and adhere to the principle of trying to compre- hend “how much of the future should be By Tatjana OSTOJIĆ incorporated in the present.” We tried to understand the altered local and regional “It is quite evident that context and promote new policies. So, our the economic crisis has hen he was appoint- emphasis was on the following: strength- ed chairman of the ening and promoting regional inter-parlia- aff ected investment Vojvodina Assembly mentary dialogue, initiating and becom- levels in Vojvodina” last year, Sandor ing part of various European regional in- WEgeresi said that he itiatives and fostering tolerance and inter- 10 / The Investors guide Vojvodina 2009/2010 sembly of the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina TICAL DIALOGUE MPERATIVE cultural understanding. The fact that the draft Statute and draft law on transfer of jurisdiction of APV are not included in the National Parliament’s agenda clear- ly speaks volumes about the lack of political will to define European integration as a priority and the clear-cut goal of Serbia’s foreign policy.

In your opinion, then, the European integration of Serbia is closely associ- ated with the country’s further decentralisation? Yes, the issues of Vojvodina’s autonomy, regionalisation and the decentralisation of Serbia are all issues pertaining to the country’s democratisation and democratic con- solidation. Issues regarding the decentralisation and regionalisation of Serbia aren’t merely issues of functionality, but also the future of Serbia. Research shows that a state’s financial strength depends on the jurisdiction assigned to its regions. The Eu- ropean Union attaches a lot of importance

separatism and resistance to the establishing of Vojvodina’s representative office in “...the impression is that the central government does Brussels. All of this stems from a failure to understand the fact that Europe uses the not understand the importance of messages emanating principle of subsidiaries as its fundamental from other parts of Serbia.” functioning principle. The most functional, rational and efficient way of dealing with problems is to resolve them at the closest level to that at which they appear. Fear of to strengthening regions, with almost 40 sion is that the central government does change, freedom and autonomy is reflected per cent of the EU’s total budget allocated not understand the importance of messages in the insinuation that the draft Statute is to regional development and co-operation emanating from other parts of Serbia. The an act of separatism on Vojvodina’s part. projects. By signing the EU Stabilisation prevailing attitude is still that regionalisa- There are no separatist aspirations here, and Association Agreement, Serbia took tion and decentralisation are weakening because Vojvodina has traditionally cher- it upon itself to undertake the process of state unity. Hence the anti-Statute cam- ished its autonomy and Serbia has enjoyed regionalisation. Unfortunately, the impres- paign, insinuations that autonomy means its statehood for years.

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“I don’t think we should use the economic crisis as an excuse for a lack of political will to strengthen institutions...”

of the draft Statute and the draft Law on transfer of jurisdiction for Vojvodina onto the National Parliament’s agenda will just postpone the European future of Serbia (pursuant to the terms defined by the constitutional law, the province’s Assembly forwarded the new Statute to the National Parliament of the Republic of Serbia on 15th October, 2008.). The many concerns and campaigns that have been launched publicly, questioning the decision to forward the Statue to the National Parliament, simply serve to con- firm the fact that certain political powers in Belgrade cannot let go of a rigid matrix of centralism. The delay in giving consent to the draft Statute has brought several pecu- liarities to the surface: the mental matrix of centralism is still prevailing, the Belgrade political elite does not understand the real- ity and genuine needs of citizens living in When do you expect Vojvodina’s Stat- Assembly in a consistent, principled and ‘the rest of Serbia’ and are, unfortunately, ute to be adopted in the Serbian Parlia- responsible manner (89 of 120 MPs in ready to demonstrate an obvious violation ment? What is the dilemma about this Vojvodina’s Assembly voted in favour of of constitutional principles. Serbia will re- Statute? the draft Statute). I have offered to es- main paralysed for months because of the The Chairman of the Vojvodina Assem- tablish a new dialogue with the region of permanent constitutional crisis and the fact bly has done everything possible to adhere Central Serbia’s representatives of major that a large number of laws, including the to the Constitution and the laws of the Re- cities and regions. We all agreed that cen- new Statute of Vojvodina, haven’t been public of Serbia, as well as fulfilling the tralised Serbia will only bring us symme- harmonised with the Constitution. obligation of passing the draft Statute. try in poverty and will not lead to progress I have been defending, and will continue to and prosperity for all citizens of Serbia. In your opinion, has the economic cri- defend, the decision made by Vojvodina’s The fact is that delaying the inclusion sis effect the arrival of new investments and the reinvestment activities of existing investors in Vojvodina? STRATEGY FOR NEW INVESTORS Yes, it is quite evident that the economic crisis has affected investment levels in Vo- “The Vojvodina Assembly is entitled to prepare development strategies for those areas that jvodina. However, I do think it is impor- come under its jurisdiction. The Assembly’s Chairman is tasked with presenting the potential tant to stress the lack of a clear legal frame- of Vojvodina and opening the door to potential investors. work that would define inherency, powers “In order to strengthen Euro-regional co-operation, we have been establishing contacts and and the responsibilities of Vojvodina, as inviting potential investors. Look at Styria, which currently supports 140 projects at the local well as the issue of property and income, level in Vojvodina. The provincial administration has had excellent co-operation with Styria which are hampering and blocking poten- so far and, in the coming months, we will extend our parliamentary collaboration by bringing tial investments to a large extent. I don’t the parliamentary committees of the two provinces closer together. think we should use the economic crisis

12 / The Investors guide Vojvodina 2009/2010 as an excuse for the lack of political will to strengthen institutions, co-ordinate and The economic consequences of not adopting the draft regulate the legal and economic environment that would be friendly, harmonised Statute and the draft Law on transfer of jurisdiction to with European standards and provide a secure framework for potential investors. Vojvodina are numerous.

Last year you pointed out that in order for Vojvodina to attract new invest- in an institutional vacuum. The economic conducted for the purpose of the National ments, it is vital for the province to be al- consequences of not adopting the draft Poverty Strategy in March 2009 (Central lowed to conclude business agreements Statute and the draft Law on transfer of ju- Serbia’s poverty rate is 8.9% and the state with investors. has anything changed for risdiction to Vojvodina are numerous. The level is 7.8%). The price we pay because the better in that respect? competences that the province should have of centralisation means that we are now in No, but I maintain my opinion. Let me in agriculture, transport and water supply a position to compete in poverty, but not in reiterate: by not adopting the Law on trans- have all been blocked. We have been feel- wealth and progress. fer of jurisdiction to Vojvodina, and by ing the direct consequences of centralisa- There have been manipulations with the is- keeping the provisions of the draft law that tion for two decades and now we are all sue of political and social solidarity, while says that most issues of Vojvodina’s juris- paying the price. The average poverty Vojvodina – with the highest poverty rate diction will be regulated by subsequently rate in Vojvodina is the highest in Serbia, in Serbia – is being asked to live in soli- adopted national laws, Serbia will remain standing at 9.2% - according to research darity with the rest of Serbia.

Vojvodina 2009/2010 The Investors guide / 13 INTERVIEW INC FOR as to get the lowdown on other issues, we spoke to Dr Bojan Pajtić, President of the Executive Council of Vojvodina.

In your opinion, to what extent has the economic crisis reduced investments in Vojvodina? The global crisis is being felt everywhere, but the current level of unemployment does not deviate significantly from the usual number of layoffs in Vojvodina’s companies. Statistics says that our economy has shown considerable vitality. I have to emphasise that the provincial administration is doing everything in its power to combat the crisis and we have had very significant investments this year. As a result of co-operation between the Executive Coun- cil of the Autonomous Province of Vojvo- dina and the Italian region of Friuli Venezia Giulia, the Italian company ‘Bernardi’ SpA will invest almost €300 million in the municipality of Pećinci. The investment has a pronounced marketing effect, aside from its financial significance, and has sent sent a positive signal to other investors that it is worth investing in Vojvodina. Let me illus- By Tatjana Ostojić trate... Between 2000 and this day, a total “The investment made in of five billion euros of foreign investments the Municipality of Pećinci ecent investments in come to Vojvodina, with the Executive Vojvodina, more precisely in Council of Vojvodina providing logistical by Bernardi S.p.A., worth the Municipality of Pećinci, support through the Vojvodina Investment almost €300 million, has have shown that a well fo- Promotion Fund (VIP). In addition to that, a pronounced marketing cused strategy for attracting through various Executive Council pro- Rforeign direct investment is yielding re- grammes, we provide support to investors eff ect, aside from its fi nancial sults, despite the global economic crisis. To seeking to create new jobs. Considering signifi cance. This has sent find out if there any negative effects being that we have a few projects in the pipeline, a positive signal to other felt at all in Vojvodina in light of the global Vojvodina has a chance of becoming suc- crisis and what the provincial government cessful at attracting foreign investments investors.” is planning to tackle the downturn, as well during these very difficult times.

14 / The Investors guide Vojvodina 2009/2010 ENTIVES INVESTORS VIP has contributed to the creation of over 8,000 new jobs

You said last year that not a single investor had withdrawn fromVojvodina. What is the situation like today? We are doing everything in our power to improve conditions for enticing foreign investments: from developing infrastructure and promoting the idea of establishing a development bank in Vojvodina, to developing detailed regulations and adopting the general spatial plan. Moreover, Serbia’s tax policy is much more favourable than in neighbouring countries. Of course, we have some problems, but also a determina- tion to resolve them. According to the information at our disposal, no foreign investors have left Vojvodina so far, which is certainly a good indicator to other investors who are planning to invest in Vojvodina.

Are Austria, Italy, Germany and Slov- Our province’s strategic interests are re- continuing to show the greatest interest inr enia still considered as the leading inves- flected through co-operation with regions investing in our region. tors in Vojvodina? across Europe, with the aim of creating The Republic of Slovenia is our traditional new opportunities to strengthen our insti- partner and this country’s investments are tutions, implement European standards growing year-on-year. As of 2003, some INCENTIVES and, of course, fortify overall economic 23 Slovenian companies have made impor- co-operation. Italy, Germany, Austria and tant investments in Vojvodina and created I believe that investment incentives, such Slovenia are still our biggest partners and numerous jobs, like Cimos, Gorenje, JUB, as providing subsidies for new jobs in the the leading investors in Vojvodina, with Perutnina Ptuj, Trimo and many others. amount of €1,300 and offering a favourable the largest investments made in the com- Then we have Austria-based Erste Bank, tax policy, will single Vojvodina out as an mercial, financial, metal processing and ATB Sever and Biener Berger; German important investment area. construction sectors. These countries are companies STADA and Linde Gas, as

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the Executive Council of Vojvodina offers to investors in the form of employment programmes for all branches of the economy. Through these programmes, we will allocate 130,000 dinars for each new job in the Province, regardless of whether it has been created in an existing company or new one. There are also favourable tax policies and a good price of land, as additional stimuli for foreign investors.

Do you work together with individual municipalities in Vojvodina to help them become more active in attracting new investments? The state, the province and local governments have a joint task of maintaining a positive tendency when it comes to the influx of foreign investments. In addition to partnership activities carried out via various funds and programmes established by the Executive Council, we are assisting local governments through education and relaying positive experiences from the Our strategic goal is to work with regions across region. The Vojvodina Investment Promo- tion Fund is also working on attracting in- Europe, to strengthen the economy and implement vestments to the province together with the European standards 45 local governments, in order to improve their capacity to draw in foreign investments. VIP works closely with municipalities in Vojvodina, helping them to write well as Italian companies like Pompea and Financial and tax incentives for foreign development projects, set up business in- STG, which is currently building a large investors, as provided by the Republic of cubators and industrial zones, as well as smelting plant in Sremska Mitrovica. Serbia and the Autonomous Province of instructing local authorities on what kind Vojvodina, are also important, as is the of approach to take towards investors and What can Vojvodina offer potential Free Trade Agreement with Russia. advising them on their appearances at spe- investors at present that would sway We have one of the lowest tax rates in the cialised fairs. them to invest in this Serbian region? region; there are grants for employing new In addition to a great geographical posi- workers and a ten-year tax exemption for Are you happy with VIP’s work? tion, Vojvodina’s advantages are reflected investments over 600,000 dinars. Other in- The Vojvodina Investment Promotion in a combination of educated, a high qual- centives that make Vojvodina even more Fund (or VIP) was founded in August 2004, ity workforce and its economic potential. attractive for investments are benefits that in order to encourage the influx of foreign investment in Vojvodina. For almost five years, VIP has been successfully providing REGIONALISATION necessary support and assistance to investors in order for them to find the best pos- he regionalisation of Serbia is a process that will take place in the future. This process is sible investment opportunities in our prov- necessary not only because it leads to a more efficient, faster and cheaper administration, T ince. Each foreign company that invests but also because it is imperative in the process of European integration. in Vojvodina brings new jobs, which is Regionalisation means more development and more investments. In order to receive funds certainly the most important advantage for from Europe, Serbia needs to define itself regionally. I would like to outline that it is very the citizens of Vojvodina. These companies important to Vojvodina for Serbia to undergo a regionalisation process. The subjects that also modernise production plants and ap- Europe holds in high regard are the citizens, local governments and regions, in that order. ply new technologies, which in turn brings Therefore, the strategic goal of the state and provincial government is to join the European new skills and new knowledge, benefitting Union, which can be achieved much easier if we are a regionalised and decentralised state. our education system, which will be fully

16 / The Investors guide Vojvodina 2009/2010 harmonised with the needs of the European market in time. In this way, we are going to create an even better business environment and raise the competitiveness of Vojvodina’s economy. The companies which are financially sound will stay in Vojvodina and re-invest here. Such a good business environment will attract other investors too. Since its establishment until Bernardi’s investment, VIP has contributed to the creation of over 8,000 new jobs.

What steps will the Executive Council of Vojvodina take to create a favourable investment climate for both foreign and domestic investors? Our strategic goal is to work with regions across Europe, to strengthen the economy and implement European standards. Through the process of regional co-operation, as an instrument of our country’s development policy, we are going to continue to attract foreign investors. Despite the economic crisis, we are not giving up on our main priorities of development and employment. In the previous period we achieved very good results in our fight to tackle unemployment in the province. The year before last, we reduced the unemployment rate by over 20 per cent, while last year we managed about 15 per cent through various programmes devised by the Executive Council. The new technologies and new materials programmes were very successful, in addition to the Development Fund programmes, the Guarantee Fund programmes and those implemented by the Secretariat of Labour and Employment. All of these programmes will be implemented this year too. We have also introduced six new employment programmes, which are all helpful to investors in terms of the Executive Council providing grants for each new job, regardless of the job being created in an existing company or a new one. We provide very strong financial support to each new shop, company or farming estate, while the programmes for train- In addition to a great geographical position, Vojvodina’s ees will help young graduates to find employment after completing the trainee pro- advantages are reflected in a combination of educated gramme. The Executive Council will con- and high quality workforce and its economic potential tinue to implement this policy in the future too, regardless of the economic crisis.

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Branislav Bugarski, CEO of the Vojv VOJVO INVE FDI penetrate the region through activities like location marketing, investment climate monitoring, assisting potential investors with concrete investment projects and co- operating with global institutions specialis- ing in the promotion of FDI. Here we speak to Branislav Bugarski, CEO of the Vojvodina Investment Promotion Fund, about the global economic downturn’s affects on reducing investments and other related topics.

You recently promoted a major investment in Pećinci. What kind of investment is that? We have presented one of the biggest real estate investments on the territory of the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina, made by Bernardi Company. According to the investor, the company will invest a total of €250 million and hire close to 5,000 workers. In the initial stages, Bernardi will construct an outlet shopping centre that will stretch across 40,000 square metres and be completed by December 2010. The mall will employ close to 1,000 people. In the follow- By Tatjana OSTOJIĆ ing stage, the company will build an amuse- ment park, then the Brico Centre (covering “We are in the midst of 30,000 square metres), which will be some- negotiations and daily he Vojvodina Investment thing like Sweden’s IKEA. The centre will Promotion Fund (VIP) was also have a section with smaller shops that contact with several founded by the Assembly of will be built on 100,000 square metres. The companies and I expect the Autonomous Province of whole complex will have a crafts and retail positive changes to happen Vojvodina as an official re- centre, as well as a hotel with 250 beds. VIP gionalT agency tasked with providing in- worked on this project for a whole year and, in the area of foreign vestment incentives and aimed at giving considering the aggravated situation with investments during the support to foreign investors at the start of FDI influx, we consider it a great success. third and fourth quarters their commercial operations in Vojvodina. VIP became fully operational in December To what extent has the global down- of this year.“ 2004. One of VIP’s main tasks is helping turn affected the amount of FDI reaching

18 / The Investors guide Vojvodina 2009/2010 odina Investment Promotion Fund (VIP) ODINA: ON THE ESTMENT MAP Vojvodina at the end of 2008 and so far in 2009; has it made your job harder? Our job did become harder in the sense that we don’t get as many inquiries as in previous years, while some previously announced investments and re-investments have been postponed for 2010. However, VIP does not complain. Aside from Bernardi, we are also engaged in a project devised by Denmark’s Grundfos Company, which plans to invest at least €80 million and hire 550 workers in the Municipality of Inđija. With these two investments alone, VIP will have a record year. We are also working on several smaller projects dealing with investment scope of between 20 and 25 million Euros, while there are also other projects worth one or two million Euros each. So, we are hoping that this year will be a success.

What sets Vojvodina apart from other regions of Serbia in terms of the advantages it offers investors? ...the agribusiness sector overall is very important for Maybe Vojvodina doesn’t stand out that Vojvodina and offers great potential both for domestic much. Nevertheless, there are certain things that are organised differently in terms of and foreign investors land books, infrastructural equipment, avail- ability of locations and workforce, proximity to EU markets, etc. These are just a few We do have to admit that Romania is much bouring countries – Bosnia & Herzegovina, factors that make Vojvodina an interesting better positioned than both Vojvodina and Macedonia and Montenegro, have a differ- investment location. I think that VIP and Serbia. That country has significant FDI ent geographical position and are somewhat the provincial government play an impor- influx, though that has been somewhat re- more challenged in terms of infrastructure tant role here by jointly developing tools duced as a result of the economic crisis. than we are. We have at least three impor- aimed at presenting Vojvodina to investors, However, Romania is a more attractive tant strategic reasons for investors to come thus making it even more attractive. investment location than we are. We be- here: supplying the EU market, supplying lieve that this is more of an issue of image the Southeast European market, and have a What are the principal reasons for in- than what Romania can offer in real terms base in close proximity to their mother com- vesting in Serbia, or more precisely Vo- – in that sense Vojvodina is quite companies. Furthermore, there are huge markets jvodina, today as opposed to the other petitive. Investors can see that for them- available to them following Serbia’s signing regions of Southeast Europe? selves once they come here. Other neigh- of free trade agreements with the Russian

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er dealing with developing supply chains in food industry. These are both devised with a view to attracting foreign investments to these sectors. We are also preparing a study for the agribusiness sector, which should be completed by the end of this year. Once we elaborate our sales arguments, we are going to turn to investors. We think that the food sector, i.e. the agribusiness sector overall, is very important for Vojvodina and offers great potential both for domestic and foreign investors. I don’t think we should use the economic crisis as an excuse for the lack of political will to strengthen institutions, co- ordinate and regulate the legal and economic environment that would be friendly, harmonised with European standards and provide a We do have to admit that Romania is much better secure framework for potential investors.

positioned than both Vojvodina and Serbia Last year you pointed out that in order for Vojvodina to attract new investments, it is vital for the province to be allowed to Federation, Belarus and now Turkey. ing period we expect a greater contribution conclude business agreements with inves- to the social and economic development of tors. has anything changed for the better What are the most attractive branches Vojvodina to be provided by tourism, partic- in that respect? for investing at the moment? ularly spa and river-based tourism. No, but I maintain my opinion. Let me re- Investors today are more cautious about iterate: by not adopting the Law on transfer where they invest. They are organised dif- Can you tell us about some of the larger of jurisdiction to Vojvodina, and by keep- ferently and are looking for partners to de- companies that have expressed an inter- ing the provisions of the draft law that says velop joint investments with. The most at- est in investing, or are already planning that most issues of Vojvodina’s jurisdiction tractive sectors for investing are agribusi- to invest, in Vojvodina? will be regulated by subsequently adopted ness – especially the food processing indus- It is VIP’s policy not to comment on ongo- national laws, Serbia will remain in an in- try, metal processing, IT and ICT, renewable ing projects, i.e. not until the investor makes stitutional vacuum. The economic conse- energy sources. Furthermore, in the follow- a decision for his intentions to be made pub- quences of not adopting the draft Statute lic. I can only say that despite the reduced and the draft Law on transfer of jurisdic- number of inquiries we’ve received, due to tion to Vojvodina are numerous. The com- PLANS the economic crisis, we are in the midst of petences that the province should have in negotiations and daily contact with sever- agriculture, transport and water supply have We have just completed a comprehen- al companies. I expect positive changes to all been blocked. We have been feeling sive project called ‘After Care Tour 2009’, happen in the area of foreign investments in the direct consequences of centralisation during which we visited 81 foreign com- the third and fourth quarters of this year. for two decades and now we are all pay- panies and talked to investors about the ing the price. The average poverty rate in business climate. According to their in- Have VIP’s operating methods changed Vojvodina is the highest in Serbia, standing formation, positive tendencies are ex- this year to cope with the altered climate at 9.2% - according to research conduct- pected in autumn. We believe in the po- and what is your plan for attracting even ed for the purpose of the National Poverty tential of attracting foreign investments more investments in the future? Strategy in March 2009 (Central Serbia’s and our estimate is that some of these Our operating methods haven’t changed, but poverty rate is 8.9% and the state level is projects will start to be implemented in we have certainly adapted to the new con- 7.8%). The price we pay because of central- the third or fourth quarters of this year. ditions. We are trying to implement ongo- isation means that we are now in a position This is when investors are going to search ing projects and are focusing on those that to compete in poverty, but not in wealth for new investment destinations more ac- could be implemented this year. We are al- and progress. There have been manipula- tively. Of course, we are going to do eve- so using this time to prepare ourselves for tions with the issue of political and social rything in our power to continue to po- what the future brings. We have organised solidarity, while Vojvodina – with the high- sition Vojvodina squarely on the invest- two seminars to take place in June: one cov- est poverty rate in Serbia – is being asked to ment destination map. ering renewable energy sources and the oth- live in solidarity with the rest of Serbia.

20 / The Investors guide Vojvodina 2009/2010 - THE LEADER OF THE METAL PROCESSING INDUSTRY OF THE REGION

At the end of April, a contract on the sale FKL exports a significant share of its pro- What are your plans in terms of the over- of a 70% stake in FKL was signed with the duction. How much do you actually export all development of FKL’s business opera- Serbian Privatisation Agency. This invest- and how much is sold on the domestic tions? ment and the accompanying investment market? To what extent has the economic I already partially responded to this ques- programme are worth €1 and €1.5 mil- crisis affected your company’s operations? tion in my previous response when I men- lion respectively. FKL today exports more than 80% of its tioned our strategic development plans, total production worldwide. Last year’s but if we are talking about plans for the Who is the new owner and what sort of exports were worth €9.5 million. Our immediate future, they won’t change timeframe do we expect for the new bosses most important customers are located much. At the time of the privatisation to invest additional capital? in the EU, Russia, Iran, Mexico, the coun- process, the factory’s management re- The new majority owner of FKL a.d. Temerin tries of the former Yugoslavia and else- mained very active and bought a relative- is a consortium formed by Russian com- where. We are particularly proud of our ly modern factory in the town of Sokolac pany ZAO Tehnika Servis from Voronezh business and technical co-operation in Bosnia & Herzegovina. This factory and Dragan Rodić, the long-time director with SKF, a major global player in this dates back to 1989 and was designed by of the factory who is representing both field. We are also present on the Russian SKF, but because of the civil war the fac- the factory’s management and employ- market, with the help of the new major- tory didn’t work much. Subsequently, the ees in this case. The concept that we ap- ity owner, and are also opening a new factory’s complete production was trans- plied during the privatisation was based market in Iran. This project is especially ferred to Temerin. It will be reopened this on maintaining continuity of the current important in the time of the global eco- year and will double our production ca- company profile and its development, nomic crisis, since the crisis is not so pro- pacity. Once that factory becomes oper- as well as finding strategic partners able nounced in Iran, due to the specificity of ational, we will be fully prepared - both to provide support to the management its economy and the country’s geo-polit- technologically and organisationally - to in order to continue with our plans. It is ical position. work for a renowned global carmaker that important that the strategic partner has These three directions of our operations, we have already established contact with. enough potential to enable the factory, alongside the domestic market, make up By so doing, we will utilise all of the advan- which has over 500 employees, to contin- the foundations of our business diversifi- tages of our country and the region to the ue operating and developing in the com- cation, which will provide long-term se- fullest, in order to surpass our competitors ing period. We believe that by signing the curity and ensure that we can successful- from China and elsewhere in the Far East. privatisation contract we have laid a sol- ly overcome the global market turmoil FKL already has number of subcontractors id foundation for implementation of the that we are feeling today, while firmly from Serbia, but in order to implement aforementioned ideas and that, in the up- remaining on the ground during future the aforementioned project we will need coming five-year investment cycle – as stipulated in the contract – we are going to reorganise and modernise the factory so that it can rival similar factories around the world. I would like to underline that the process of defining the company’s ownership structure is still incomplete and the factory will remain open to all interested investors willing to get involved in our work and invest in our development projects contingencies. For that reason, we are to include several regional suppliers. FKL, via some form of recapitalisation, which now able to deal relatively successfully as the project leader, will engage a group could be important not only for Serbia, with the current situation and, despite of metal processing companies – our stra- but the whole region in the future. reduced operations on certain markets, tegic suppliers from both Serbia and the It is worth mentioning that FKL is the only we are maintaining a critical business neighbouring countries – on implemen- remaining manufacturer of roll bearings mass that enables us to see the end of tation of the project. You can see for your- on the territory of the former Yugoslavia. the crisis; to prepare and make ourselves selves that our business aspirations and With this in mind, we would like to invite able to return to the position we occu- possibilities are quite significant, which all interested parties to contact us if they pied before. We are also gearing our- is why we are confident that all interested parties will recognise the fact that we think they could benefit from involve- selves up for developing new markets. ment with our company. possess respectable potential.

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WHY VOJVODINA? With a ojvodina is an EU border region lo- Lohr, Boxmark, Credit Agricole and many more. competitive cated in the northern part of the Vojvodina is a member of the DKMT (Danube – Kris Republic of Serbia, bordering – Mures – Tisa) Euro region, which covers southern economy, Hungary, Romania and EU candidate Hungary, western Romania and Vojvodina (northern qualifi ed human country Croatia. Two major pan-Eu- Serbia) and is aimed at fostering co-operation and de- Vropean transport routes (River Danube Corridor 7 and velopment within the region. Vojvodina has adopted capital and a road Corridor 10) pass through the province, making the ‘Europe of regions’ concept that promotes the role growing private Vojvodina a gateway to the EU for the countries of and importance of regions in enhancing their compet- sector, Vojvodina Southeast Europe (SEE) and facilitating the quicker itiveness. Moreover, with the support of relevant in- is the region that integration of the SEE region into the EU. stitutions, Vojvodina is implementing the Integrated Vojvodina is the motor of Serbia’s economic develop- Regional Development Plan (2004-2009), which is a off ers numerous ment and hosts some of the country’s most renowned multi-sector action plan for socio-economic regional- possibilities for international companies, such as Stada, Lafarge, ised development. doing business Carlsberg, Erste Bank, Japan Tobacco International Rapid private sector growth is a trend in Vojvodina, (JTI), Henkel, Anheuser-Bush InBev, Nordzucker, particularly within the SME sector, while the ICT and investing Coca Cola, Saint Gobain, Loher GmbH, Groupe sector is competitive and developing at an annual rate

24 / The Investors guide Vojvodina 2009/2010 Vojvodina is the motor of Serbia’s economic development and hosts some of the country’s most renowned international companies

of 30 per cent. Vojvodina’s capital of Novi Sad, the second largest city in Serbia, is a significant industrial and financial centre of the Serbian economy with rapid growth and economic development. Novi Sad is positioned at the intersection of corridors 7 and 10, as well as on the river Danube and NATURAL RESOURCES in Europe. The new legal framework al- the Danube – Tisa – Danube (DTD) canal. Vojvodina offers extraordinary green flat- lows the transfer of profit made in Serbia Human resources are one of the most im- lands, major rivers (The Danube being one abroad, while special incentives for re- portant assets of the Vojvodina region. of the largest in Europe), canals, lakes, investing are bringing profit back to the Well-educated, young professionals with spas, the undulating Mt. Fruška Gora Serbian market. These incentives are cre- high proficiency in English are looking National park and Deliblatska pesčara ated to assist foreign companies making a forward to working for foreign companies (sandy terrain). Moreover, the province single investment of €10 million and em- and gaining valuable experience. boasts abundant arable land, oil and natu- ploying a significant number of employ- The region of Vojvodina provides a se- ral gas, fish farms, forests, etc. ees. For each new employee hired, the em- cure investment environment that is guar- ployer is freed from paying tax on salaries anteed by legislation in line with EU prac- ATTRACTIVE BUSINESS (14% of gross salaries); in case were new tices, as well as the national and regional ENVIRONMENT employees are aged over 45, the employer governments that are willing to assist for- Serbia’s corporate profit tax has been is freed from all taxes and contributions on eign companies in the FDI establishment brought down to 10 per cent and is cur- salaries, cutting labour costs by 42.4%. process. rently the lowest corporate profit tax rate UNIQUE BASE OF ECONOMY TALENTS AND SKILLS Up to 54 per cent of Vojvodina’s workforce GDP Serbia (2007): €29542.7 million* Voltage: 220V is qualified or highly qualified, represent- Labour force: 937,704 TRANSPORTATION: ing the highest percentage in the Republic Inflation (2008): 6.8%** Ai rports: Airport Nikola Tesla Belgrade of Serbia. Major sectors: manufacturing, agribusiness, (87km from Novi Sad) emerging sectors, wholesale and retail Roadways: UNIQUE SELLING trade, construction, energy, transport and E 75 - (countries: Greece – Macedonia PROPOSITION communications, textile, electro-mechan- – Serbia – Hungary – Slovakia – Czech 1. EU border region ical/automotive industry, ICT – hardware Republic – Poland – Finland – Norway) 2. Logistical hub for international busi- & software, shared business services, lo- E 70 - (countries: Spain – France – Italy – nesses (just-in-time production opportuni- gistics and export processing zones, tour- Slovenia – Croatia – Serbia – Romania – ties) ism, etc. Bulgaria – Turkey – Georgia) 3. Well trained and flexible human capi- Money in Serbia: The official currency of Railways: Novi Sad – Budapest; tal with a high level of English language Serbia is the dinar (RSD). On 2nd June Novi Sad – Zagreb; proficiency 2009, the middle exchange rate for €1 = Novi Sad – Thessalonica; 4. Competitive labour costs 93.9932RSD Novi Sad – Sofia; Novi Sad – Timisoara 5. FTAs with SEE and easy access to * Source: Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia Wa tterways: Danube, Sava, Tisza, Russia ** Source: Serbian Ministry of Finance Danube–Tisza–Danube (DTD) Canal. 6. Various financial and tax incentives for foreign investors

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VOJVODINA FACTS

Ge ographic co-ordinates: Novi Sad (45º19’N - 19º51’E) Capital: Novi Sad (population: 298,139) Total area: 21,506 sq km Climate: continental Terrain: rich fertile plains Time zone: GMT + 1 Cl imate: the climate in the area of Novi Sad is moderate-continental. The town is located at 70-80m ASL. People: Population: 2,031,992 Li fe expectancy: total population: 72.7 yrs; female: 75.4 yrs; male: 70 yrs Ethnic groups: Serb, Hungarian, Romanian, Slovak, Croat, Ruthenian, Muslim, et al. (26 different ethnic groups) La nguages: Serbian, Hungarian, Romanian, Slovak, Ruthenian, Croatian (all official in Vojvodina) Literacy: total population 97.83%

ties for doing business and investing. The development of the SME sector is sup- Vojvodina has adopted the ‘Europe of regions’ concept ported by Vojvodina’s provincial authorities and the legal framework is harmo- that promotes the role and importance of regions in nised with EU standards, which altogeth- enhancing their competitiveness er makes Vojvodina a secure investment environment. Since 2001, 206 foreign investments worth a total of €4.6 billion have been made in Vojvodina, providing employ- QUOTES Mr. Wolfram Heinish, Vice-President ment for more than 73,000 workers. The “Our experience in establishing business Strategy & CEO Support, Stada. most interested investors have come from and our continual co-operation with, and “The general investment climate in Austria, Germany, Italy and Slovenia, par- assistance from, all levels of government, Vojvodina was a very positive experience. ticularly from the metal processing and ma- as well as in contact with local business, In terms of development and infrastruc- chine industries, real estate, construction, places Vojvodina at the top of the rec- ture, such as the land registry, it is defi- as well as the automotive supply industry. ommended investment destinations.” Mr. nitely one of the most advanced regions of Other sectors with identified potential, of- Klaus Foedinger, Lafarge Beočin Cement the country and we are also quite positive- fering additional opportunities for investing Factory. ly impressed by the openness and willing- in Vojvodina, include business share servic- “I’m impressed by the quality of the work, ness of people to do business with foreign es, ICT sector, food and beverage industry, which has been achieved thanks to open co- investors.” Mr. Sava Dalbokov, Executive tourism and renewable energy sources. operation between the University and your Committee President, Erste Bank. Considering the development potential of customers.” Mr. Gerard Jacques, Energy “I am very satisfied. We’ve achieved our Vojvodina and widespread trends on do- Segment Vice-President, SCHNEIDER. goals and even partly exceeded them. mestic and foreign markets, VIP’s strate- “There’s fantastic infrastructure. We’re You should go personally to Serbia and gy for the future is to provide the best pos- sure of Vršac developing rapidly for our Vojvodina and see it for yourself - instead sible assistance to investors seeking to po- production. We have excellent conditions, of hearing from others.” Mr. Karl Seitz, sition themselves favourably in the new with Belgrade on one side and Timisoara Chief Finance Officer, Tarkett East Europe. business environment. Furthermore, the on the other. A very surprising result, con- advantage we emphasise is cost optimisa- sidering other Eastern European invest- VOJVODINA FDI MONITOR tion for investors who come to Vojvodina ments. Our associates in Vojvodina are ex- With a competitive economy, qualified hu- or have already started their business here. cellent and educated. We don’t train them, man capital and a growing private sec- but rather use knowledge from Vojvodina.” tor, Vojvodina offers various possibili- Source: VIP

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Lake Palić

Agribusiness & Tourism: TOP ATTRACTIONS Whether you’re he region of Vojvodina offers a wide Why invest in the Agribusiness sector? looking to range of investment opportunities in • The Advantage of Natural Resources Quality: abun- sectors such as agribusiness, automo- dant resource base, good climate conditions, the gain access to tive components, information and com- lowest level of pesticide use the Russian munication technology (ICT), tourism, • Market Share: a relatively large domestic market, mar- or Southeast Tlogistics, shared business services and others. The ket expansion via an FTA with Russia, CEFTA and Vojvodina Investment Promotion Agency (VIP) is preferential status with EU; the only country in the re- European pleased to present more than 90 locations ready for gion to have an FTA with Russia, offering tariff-free markets, lower Greenfield and Brownfield investment. access to Russia’s market of 150 million people your operational • Logistical Hub: positioned at the intersection of 1. AGRIBUSINESS Pan–European corridors 10 and 7, possibility of ef- costs, fi nd Agriculture has traditionally been a significant part of ficiently serving international markets, lying on the skilled labour the local economy in Vojvodina and continues to be doorstep of the EU at competitive a generator of strong results, due to the abundance of • Exceptional Human Capital: skilled and qualified fertile agricultural land that covers 84 per cent of the workforce at competitive rates, wealth of experi- salaries, relocate province’s territory, providing a favourable resource ence, receptive to the introduction of new technolo- and still remain base. Some of the world’s leading companies from this gies, labour market with low turnover and high pro- close to your sector that have already discovered the potential of ductivity the region include Nestle, Unilever, Pepsi, Coca Cola, • Cost Effectiveness: competitive prices for labour production and Anheuser-Bush InBev, Carlsberg, Heineken, Efes, force; the lowest corporate tax rate in the region distribution Japan Tobacco International, Bongrain Group, etc. • Raising new opportunities: sector with great econom-

28 / The Investors guide Vojvodina 2009/2010 NAUTICAL AND SPA TOURISM

ased on the interests of tourist entre- Bpreneurs and visitors to tourism fairs, as well as tourists themselves, nautical and spa tourism have been singled out as the leatding types of tourism in Vojvodina. As such, these holiday options attract the most investment projects, while tourism based around conventions, hunting, the countryside and incidental transit tourism also have bright prospects.

ic power, swift improvement of production processes • Rapid Growth Sector: long tradition of good results, sector with the fastest growth in the region since 2001, possibility of entering the market through the 3. INFORMATION AND consumers. In 2007, the value of Serbia’s acquisition of local companies COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY ICT market was €440 million, while the • A Government for Business: support in ICT was a small sector in Vojvodina, but it estimates for last year far exceed half a bil- implementation of quality standards in has experienced rapid growth during recent lion Euros. This is a clear sign to foreign order to meet international requirements, years and still has significant potential. It is ICT companies that Serbia is ripe for in- harmonisation with the WTO and EU the key enabler of growth in other sectors, vestments. Some 68 per cent of the market regulations, reform of agricultural poli- which is the reason why ICT is one of the value comprises equipment, 20 per cent cy and strategies, favourable tax system primary targeted sectors in our Investment covers services, while the remaining 12 (corporate profit tax at 10% - the lowest Promotion Strategy, but also one of the per cent goes to packet software. in the region) important reasons why ICT has a guaran- • Drivers for Innovation: co-operation teed future in Vojvodina. Furthermore, the 4. TOURISM with the leading national institutions in Vojvodina Provincial Government is doing As an economic sector, tourism in Vojvodina intensive implementation of new tech- a great job of supporting start-up companies has the potential to become one of the back- nologies in accordance with global in ICT by establishing business incubators bones of the province’s development, pro- trends in healthy food production, intro- as one of the measures for improvement of viding significant income with Southeast and duction of new products and production Vojvodina’s socio-economic environment. Central Europe as primary goal markets. processes. Vojvodina’s capacities for high quality and The natural, cultural and historic spectrum low cost services make it a perfect location of Vojvodina consists of numerous hunt- 2. ELECTRO-MECHANICAL/ for near-shore outsourcing, all this in the ing grounds, spas with thermal and ther- AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY same time zone and within an hour or two’s mo-mineral waters, cultural and historic - Traditionally significant exports and inter- flight of you. Joint ventures proved to be monuments, monasteries and archaeologi- national supply chain linkages in cal sites, as well as the two greatest the fields of electro-mechanical natural goods of the plane – “Fruška engineering, automotive compo- Gora” National Park, which towers nents and fabricated metals; investment opportunities in sectors over the green sea of the plain like an - Well trained and experienced such as agribusiness, automotive island, and, on the Southeast, the on- human resources available at low ly European desert, Deliblato Sands. cost compared to EU and North components, ICT, tourism, logistics... There are various tourism options on America levels; offer in Vojvodina though the various - High quality research and educa- types of tourism tend to lean towards tional institutions for electrical and mechan- an excellent choice for foreign companies Vojvodina’s aquatic treasures: the Danube, ical engineering at the University of Novi in this sector, with some such ventures in the Tisa, and their canals. The Danube-Tisa- Sad, providing support for investors in this Vojvodina having already established a glo- Danube (DTD) hydro system intersects most sector; bal presence in their target niche. parts of Vojvodina with its twelve canals. It - Enhanced market attractiveness due to Serbia is the only country which has an acts as a course of goods transportation, a the need to replace ageing motor vehicle FTA agreement with Russia, providing ac- navigable route for tourist ships and the ca- stock in Southeast Europe. cess to the market of 150 million potential nal water is used by several factories. Source: VIP Vojvodina 2009/2010 The Investors guide / 29 ADA AGRICULTURE AND INDUSTRY Agriculture is currently Ada’s main economic branch, along with food processing

he Municipality of Ada is sit- settlements of Ada and Mol; Total area: 150 uated in the very heart of east- hectares; Type of ownership: Municipal and ern Vojvodina on the right bank Private Property; Intended use: Construction of the River Tisa. It covers an ar- of industrial plants. The industrial zone is ide- ea of 228.6km2, of which around ally located just 1.5km from the centre of Ada ZOLTAN BILICKI, PRESIDENT 200kmT2 is arable land. Novi Sad is 72km away and 25km off the E-75 road. There are industri- OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF and Belgrade Airport 151km. al plants in the vicinity which belong to ‘’BET ADA: Ada municipality, with its five settlements, is SHEMESH Engines LTD’’ (foundry), ‘Potisje’ “We intend to use the sprawled ideally along the right bank of the (tool and machine factory); ‘HEXAGON’ LLC; ‘Akotex’ (textile factory); ‘Panimpex’ industrial zone for the River Tisa. Around 19,000 inhabitants live in this area, with the majority population being (textile factory); Public Utility Company construction of industrial Hungarian, followed by Serbs and other ethnic ‘STANDARD’ and ‘Buza Coop’ (food process- plants.” communities. There ing factory). are currently1,532 un- The site includes pro- employed people in duction halls, some of Ada Municipality. which are being used, The municipality is and the industrial zone part of a good road and has access to power and rail network that links water supply systems, a it to other regions in gas pipeline and sewage Vojvodina. Ada is lo- system. The location has cated only 50km from telephone and internet the national borders connection and is acces- with Hungary and sible by road. Romania, while the The necessary planning European E-75 mo- Ada is located only 50km and regulatory documen- torway is some 50km from Serbia’s borders with tation already exists, as away. does the Master Plan of Hungary and Romania the Municipality of Ada. MUNICIPAL ECON- OMY Incentives for investors Agriculture is currently Ada’s main economic Land can be leased for up to a 99-year period. branch, along with food processing. The metal processing and textile industries, as well as PERMITS AND DEADLINES CONTACT crafts, are dominant in this region. The shortest possible period necessary for ob- Zoltan Bilicki, President of the The River Tisa offers excellent opportunities taining all the required permits and approvals Municipality of Ada for sports and leisure activities, with river- for construction on the site is only 20 days. Trg oslobođenja 1, 24430 Ada side facilities including a 15 hectare recreation Vojvodina, Serbia complex with three swimming pools (one ther- INVESTMENTS TO DATE Tel: +381-24-852-106; apeutic with thermal waters) and a small zoo. Investments that have already come to Ada are: +381-24-853-342 There are excellent hunting areas on the terri- Israeli company ‘BET SHEMESH Engines Email: [email protected] tory of the municipality. LTD’ (foundry); Slovenian company ‘Ino- Url: www.ada.org.rs Brežice LTD; (production of agriculture ma- Languages: Hungarian, German, INDUSTRIAL ZONE chinery) and Hungarian company ‘Vakond English, Russian, Italian LOCATION 1: Industrial Zone between the KFT’ (construction material)..

30 / The Investors guide Vojvodina 2009/2010 ALIBUNAR DEVELOPING INDUSTRIAL ZONES Alibunar has set aside four locations as industrial zones

libunar is situated in south- mentation already exists. DANIJEL KIŠMARTON, ern Banat along the Belgrade- LOCATION 2: Industrial Zone 2 – Alibunar; Pančevo-Vršac-Romania rail- Total area: 3 acres; Type of ownership: PRESIDENT OF THE way. It covers an area of State Property; Land purpose: Industrial and MUNICIPALITY OF 602km2 and is 78km from Business Zone. This industrial zone is also reg- ALIBUNAR: BelgradeA Airport and 133km from Novi Sad. istered as ‘undeveloped land’ and also adjacent “In 2006, Slovenian company Alibunar has a population of 22,954(2,978 un- to the regional road and international rail line. ‘ROTO LTD’ invested employed). The Municipality is intersected by The site has access to power, water, gas sup- €300,000.” the Belgrade-Vršac-Romania motorway (thor- ply systems, telephone lines and a sewage sys- oughly reconstructed in 2005) and the interna- tem. The site is accessible by road. Land lease tional Belgrade-Vršac-Bucharest railway. The is possible and the required planning and regu- DTD Canal runs along the municipal border. latory documentation already exists. LOCATION 3: Industrial Zone 3 – Alibunar; MUNICIPAL ECONOMY Total area: 83 hectares, 60 acres; Type of own- Agriculture is the most developed branch of ership: State Property; Land purpose: Industrial Alibunar’s economy. A well-known agricultur- and Business Zone. This industrial zone, also al and industrial complex is based in Banatski registered as ‘undeveloped land’, is 3km from Karlovac, while there is also the construction the centre of town and is currently devoid of material industry, meat infrastructure. Access processing, a textile fac- roads connect the site tory and a cannery. In to the transport net- 2006, Slovenian compa- work and land lease is ny ‘’ROTO LTD’’ (plas- possible. tic factory) invested LOCATION 4: €300,000 in the munic- Industrial Zone 4 - ipality. Devojački bu- Banatski Karlovac; nar (Girl’s Well) is also Total area: 2 hec- of great importance as tares, 63 acres; Type a natural thermal spring of ownership: State with water temperature Agriculture is the most Property; Land pur- of 26°C. pose: Industrial and developed branch of Business Zone. This INDUSTRIAL ZONE Alibunar’s economy industrial zone, regis- LOCATION 1: tered as ‘undeveloped Industrial Zone 1 – land’, is adjacent to the Alibunar; Total area: 95 acres; Type of owner- M-19 main road. Infrastructure connections CONTACT ship: State Property; Land purpose: Industrial are linked to the neighbouring plot of land. The Slađana Vukajlović, and Business Zone. This industrial zone is reg- site has direct access to roads and land lease is Trg Slobode 4, 26310 Alibunar istered as ‘undeveloped land’. The site is adja- possible. The process of changing the purpose Vojvodina, Serbia cent to the regional road and international rail of the land to a work zone is in progress. Tel: +381-13-642-105 line. The site has access to power, water, gas Email: [email protected] supply systems, telephone lines and a sewage PERMITS AND DEADLINES Url: www. alibunar.org.rs system. There is direct access to the region- All required permits and approvals for con- Languages: Serbian, German and al road and the railway. Land lease is possible struction on the sites can be obtained in two English and the required planning and regulatory docu- months.

Vojvodina 2009/2010 The Investors guide / 31 APATIN FIRST INTERNATIONAL MARINA Apatin’s industrial zone is fully equipped in terms of utilities

patin is situated in West Bačka. The most important investment awaiting imple- The municipality covers 333km2 mentation is construction of a goods & transport and has 32,813 inhabitants (ac- centre and a harbour that will employ between cording to the 2002 census). It al- 2,000 and 3,000 people. A feasibility study has so has an exceptionally good ge- been written for this project in four languages. Aographical position, is close to the state borders Apatin is home to the first international marina with Hungary and Croatia, and is situated on the in Serbia, boasting 400 berths with 120 suitable River Danube. All of this makes Apatin an espe- for yachts and the rest for smaller boats. Each ŽIVORAD SMILJANIĆ, cially attractive location. Many economic, tour- berth has its own water supply, electricity and PHD., PRESIDENT OF THE ist, sports and recreational activities have added lighting, in addition to the marina being home to MUNICIPALITY OF APATIN: to Apatin’s tourist appeal and helped make it the Serbia’s first petrol station on the water. “The most important leader in hunting tourism in Serbia, as well as spa and sport tourism in the region. INCENTIVES FOR INVESTORS investment awaiting Aside from those offered by the state, the mu- implementation in Apatin MUNICIPAL nicipality offers incen- is construction of a goods ECONOMY tives to both domestic & transport centre and a Between 2002 and and foreign investors in harbour.” ‘08, 21 of the 34 com- the form of reduced util- panies operating in ity fees, favourable land the municipality were lease, tax exemption for privatised. However, urban planning projects the privatisation proc- and issuing building esses for six compa- permits. nies were annulled The industrial branch- due to the failure of es suitable for in- new owners to adhere vesting in Apatin are to conditions. Some Investors can obtain all those that comply with 15 agricultural, food the Environmental and wood processing permits and documents Protection Study and the companies were op- within a 30-day period Law on Classification of erational in Apatin on Business Activities. 31st December, 2008. The two most important companies are the PERMITS AND DEADLINES Apatin Brewery (Apatinska pivara, owned by An investor can obtain all required permits and Interbrew) and PIK Jedinstvo. We have 14 documents within a 30-day period. CONTACT companies operating in the shipbuilding and Jovo Korać, Assistant to the Municipal processing sectors, with the Apatin Shipyard INVESTMENTS TO DATE President, head of investments and Vero Company (footware producer) taking The companies that have made the most im- 29 Srpskih Vladara, 25260 Apatin, the lead. There are also 15 catering companies portant investments in our municipality are Vojvodina, Serbia, and five engaged in transport and construction, Interbrew Belgium (Apatin Brewery), ATM Tel: +381-25-773-131; with Rapid and Saint Gobain the most promi- Industrokomerc Belgrade (cold storage plant), Email: [email protected] nent in this sector. Delta Agrar, A.D. ’Lučić’ Prigrevica, KTC – Url: www.soapatin.org Križevački Shopping Mall, ’Plava ruža’ cater- Languages: Serbian, English, German INDUSTRIAL ZONE ing facility opened by celebrated basketball and Italian Apatin’s industrial zone is traversed by a mod- player Željko Rebrača, Italsvenska SPA Italy, ern road and has complete utility infrastructure. Fiš apetit and others..

32 / The Investors guide Vojvodina 2009/2010 BAČ BUSINESS & TOURISM Bač’s principal economic branches are agriculture, agribusiness, construction, trade and hospitality

ač is located in south-west hectares; Type of ownership: Municipal and Bačka’s plains on the left bank state-owned property; Intended use: Tourism of the Danube. It covers an ar- and leisure activity area: sports facilities, res- ea of 367km², has a population taurants, chalets, cafés, shops, etc. of 16,268 (1,915 unemployed) This site has access to power and water supply andB is 124km from Belgrade Airport and 65km systems, telephone connections, but no access from Novi Sad. to sewage system and gas pipeline. Situated close to the country’s main transporta- LOCATION 3: Residential Area, Bačko Novo tion network and intersected by the DTD Canal Selo; Total area: 8hectares 35acres; Type of TOMISLAV BOGUNOVIĆ, system, the municipality has strategic advan- ownership: Property of Public Utility Enterprise PRESIDENT OF THE tages. Moreover, is it on the state border with Vojvodina Šume; Intended use: Residential ar- MUNICIPALITY OF BAČ: Croatia and is just 60km from Novi Sad, 20km ea with commercial facilities. “It is possible to lease land from the Danube, 120km from Belgrade and This Danube-side location is some 15km from for a 99-year period.” 60km from Pan-European Corridor 10. the town of Bač. The construction of access roads linking the site to the main, local and MUNICIPAL ECONOMY other roads is planned. Bač’s economic struc- LOCATION 4: Vekovi ture is determined by Bača Old Fortress; Type its geographic position. of ownership: Municipal The principal branches and state property; are agriculture, agri- Intended use: Cultural business, construction, and historic monument trade and hospitality, with constructed com- while the municipal- mercial facilities. ity’s natural resourc- Block 591-1 is a pro- es ensure is has great tected archaeological tourism potential. site. The site has access to power and water sup- INDUSTRIAL ZONE Bač’s economic structure ply systems, but no ac- LOCATION 1: cess to a sewage system, Industrial Zone; Total is determined by its gas pipeline or telephone area: 24hectares, geographic position connection. Existing ac- 54acres, 72m2; Type of cess roads provide quick ownership: Municipal connection to the main, property; Intended use: Construction of small local and other roads. and medium-sized industrial plant (small-scale Land can be leased at all four locations for a industry), construction of business premises / 99-year period. All required permits and ap- office space, parking spaces, warehousing. provals for construction can be obtained with- This site has access to power and water sup- in just two days and the required planning and ply systems. Extension of sewerage reticula- regulatory documentation already exists. CONTACT tion is underway and telephone lines reach Tomislav Bogunović, President of the the boundary of the site. The existing access INVESTMENTS TO DATE Municipality of Bač roads provide quick connection to main, local The companies that have made the most im- Trg Zorana Đinđića 2, 21420 Bač and other roads. There is also a possibility of portant investments in the municipality of Vojvodina, Serbia transformation to a Free Zone, but a precondi- Bač are as follows: Slovan-progres, Dammil Tel: +381-21-770-170; tion would be the construct infrastructure fa- Transport, Bio-Vita, Poljops, Bager Promet, 770-075; 770-330; cilities on the lot. Lipa, Royal96, Sunoko, Labudnjača, Elektrik, Email: [email protected] LOCATION 2: Provala Lake; Total area: 37 Anna Bakehouse and Molnar Brothers. Url: www.bac.rs; Languages: English

Vojvodina 2009/2010 The Investors guide / 33 BAČKA PALANKA INDUSTRY AND AGRIBUSINESS Potential micro-locations for constructing marinas have been identifi ed ačka Palanka is in South Bačka the town of Bačka Palanka: the north industri- County. Occupying an area of al zone (114 hectares) and the south industrial 579km2, it has a favourable ge- zone (210 hectares). There are also industrial ographical position, due to its zones in Obrovac (7 hectares), Nova Gajdobra proximity to the Danube and be- (12 hectares) and Despotovo (3.5 hectares). Bcause the municipality lies at the intersection of The initial lease prices for construction land KOSTA STAKIĆ, PRESIDENT important roads and the DTD Canal network. deemed suitable for building business facili- OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF The Danube links the municipality to the rest ties are: extra zone (downtown) 2.37 din/m2; BAČKA PALANKA: of Europe and the Black Sea, while a network first zone (Bačka Palanka) 1.99 din/m2; sec- 2 “Industrial production is well of regional roads links it to cities like Novi ond zone (Bačka Palanka) 1.47 din/m ; third 2 developed.” Sad, Sombor, Subotica and Šid (in Serbia) and zone (Bačka Palanka) 1.11 din/m ; fourth zone Ilok and Vukovar in Croatia. Bačka Palanka is (Čelarevo) 0.43 din/m2; and fifth zone (urban a border municipality that’s just a river bank settlements) 0.08 din/m2. away from Croatia. The Danube has both INCENTIVES FOR IN- transport and tourist VESTORS potential, while Bačka The initial lease pric- Palanka has been iden- es for construction land tified as a suitable mi- deemed suitable for cro-location for con- building facilities that structing a marina. are considered important for the development of MUNICIPAL ECON- the municipality (such as OMY swimming pools, sports Bačka Palanka has terrains, boat race routes, 45,962.79 hectares tourist facilities, etc.) are of fertile agricultur- Crop, fruit and vegetable 80% lower than other al land. The dominant growing dominates our lease prices. land usage branch- When it comes to in- es are crop, fruit and agricultural sector centives for hiring new vegetable growing and workers, investors are vineyards, while the granted the following municipality also has many livestock farms. subsidies: 10% for hiring up to 20 workers; Industrial production is also developed, with 20% for 21 – 50 workers; 30% for 51 – 100 the biggest manufacturing companies being: workers; 40% for 101 – 200 workers and 50% Tarkett (floor coverings), Nopal (manufactur- for companies hiring over 200 workers. CONTACT er of electrical installation materials), Merkur Slobodan Antonić, Deputy President (production of leather accessories), Nektar PERMITS AND DEADLINES of the Municipality for economic (fruit and vegetable processing), Carlsberg In accordance with the Spatial Planning and 16 Kralja Petra I, 21400 Bačka Srbija Čelarevo (brewery), Fertil (producer of Construction Law, the deadline for issuing the Palanka, Vojvodina, Serbia mineral fertilizers), Soufflet (malt production), spatial planning act is 30 days from the sub- Tel: +381-21-7559-117 Majevica (agricultural machinery and tools), mission of a request; building permits are is- Email: [email protected] Bačka (abattoir) and Kovis BP (production, sued within 15 days from submission of the re- Url: www.backapalanka.org.rs trade and service company.) quest, while registering the start of construc- Languages: English INDUSTRIAL ZONES tion works is done in eight days. This makes a The municipality has two industrial zones in total of 53 days.

34 / The Investors guide Vojvodina 2009/2010 BAČKA TOPOLA GATEWAY OF VOJVODINA Vojvodina’s fi rst industrial park and logistics centre expects investors

ačka Topola is located in the INDUSTRIAL ZONE heart of Bačka, 35 kilometres The first industrial park and logistics centre from the Hungarian border, be- (VIP – LC) in Vojvodina was built in Bačka tween Subotica and Novi Sad. Topola. The park has direct access to the rail- The municipality stretches over way and there are 15 companies currently op- 596B square kilometres and is home to 38,000 erating in the existing industrial zone, with inhabitants in 23 towns, villages and hamlets. over 1,500 employees. The gross surface ar- BÁBI ATTILA, PRESIDENT Bačka Topola has an excellent geographical ea of the park covers 125 hectares and there is OF THE BAČKA TOPOLA position, lying as it does at the very intersec- a possibility of acquiring an additional 5,000 MUNICIPALITY: tion of important roads. We are just three kil- square metres. The industrial zone has elec- ometres from the mo- tricity, running water “The international Belgrade – torway and are on the and gas, while sewage Budapest railway line route of Pan-European and waster water filter also runs through the industrial Corridor 10. The in- units are currently be- park.” ternational Belgrade – ing designed. The zone Budapest railway line has phone lines and in- also runs through the ternet connections. The industrial park. net sale price is three Euros per square me- MUNICIPAL tre (plus VAT), exclud- ECONOMY ing infrastructure. The The municipality has Vojvodina Industrial a long industrial tra- 15 companies currently Park and Logistics dition and boasts sev- Centre (VIP-LC) is the eral successful com- operate in the existing zone’s vendor. panies that could encourage a further in- industrial zone INCENTIVES FOR flux of working capi- INVESTORS tal. Agriculture is the We provide several in- most dominant economic branch, with sev- centives for investors that: purchase a plot of eral industrial sectors also active. Several in- land greater than five hectares; employ over 50 dustrial branches originated from the agricul- people; set up a company that deals in innova- tural sector, including food processing, tex- tions or is engaged in renewable energy sourc- tiles, leather and fodder industry. es. It is worth mentioning that there is a pos- When it comes to metal-processing indus- sibility of extending the existing infrastructure, CONTACT try, we have developed capacities with a steel while companies operating within the munici- Monika Kokai, director VIP-LC d.o.o. foundry, production of wood cutting tools, pality have established good collaboration. The 1 Svetosavska Street, 24300 Bačka ironmongery, electrical metal processing and corporate profit tax rate is 10%. Topola, Vojvodina, Serbia chain and metal production. Bačka Topola Tel: +381-24-713-506; Fax: +381-24- has plenty of tourist potential, especially in INVESTMENTS TO DATE 715-918; Mob: +381-63-10-44-089 terms of sightseeing tourism. Every year we International companies located in the industrial Email: kokai.monika@viplc-backatopo- host the famous Zobnatica Equestrian Games, park: Lohr (France), Pöttker (Germany), Funny la.com; Url: www.btopola.org.rs while on 15th September is the annual Days (Italy), Perutnina (Slovenia), Petrol (Slovenia) and Languages: Hungarian and English of Bačka Topola event. Zobnatica (Greece).

Vojvodina 2009/2010 The Investors guide / 35 BAČKI PETROVAC ADMINISTRATIVE EFFICIENCY Agricultural production, processing and bulk trading are traditional here ački Petrovac, situated in southern 99-year period. Furthermore, there are plans to Bačka, stretches across 158km2 build a regional bypass with a section running and is part of the Vojvodina plain. through the industrial zone, as well as a pier on It is intersected by the DTD Canal the Bački Petrovac – Karavukovo Canal. The network and is comprised of four municipality intends to construct lacking infra- townsB and villages and has 14,681 inhabitants, structure, as envisaged through technical docu- mainly of Slovak ethnicity. mentation. TURAN VLADIMIR, PRESIDENT OF THE MUNICIPAL ECONOMY INCENTIVES FOR INVESTORS MUNICIPALITY OF BAČKI The most important natural and economic po- Pursuant to the Decision on Standards and PETROVAC: “...there are plans tentials of the municipality lie in its geography, Criteria for the Construction Land Customising to build a regional bypass with transport connections, market potential, quali- Fee, the Managing Board of the Construction ty urban planning documentation, opportunities Land, Road Infrastructure and Utility Directorate a section running through the for rural tourism development, efficient local is authorised to determine this fee. Moreover, industrial zone.” administration, growing and distributing organ- the Board adopted the Decision on Reducing ic food and environmental investments. Utility Equipment Costs. There are also possi- The municipality has bilities to develop in- two institutions able dustry through the re- to assist investors: the generation of exist- Agriculture Development ing capacities (metal Agency and the processing and graphic Agriculture Development production), as well as Department. through the development of other branch- PERMITS AND es, such as sack mak- DEADLINES ing and the chemical The initial lease rate for 30 DAYS: to acquire an industry. Agricultural urban planning excerpt; production, processing municipal construction 15 DAYS: to acquire a and bulk trading are land is €1.5m2 certificate confirming that considered traditional the main project is written in the municipality. in line with the excerpt; 15 DAYS: to acquire a building, additional build- INDUSTRIAL ZONE ing and reconstruction permit; CONTACT The Bački Petrovac industrial zone covers 54.8 15 DAYS: to register construction works; Aurela Šimudvarac Luči, Municipality hectares of construction land and 87.5 hec- 15 DAYS: to fulfil a request for supervision of of Bački Petrovac tares of other land plots. The municipality owns the building’s foundations’ 6, Kolarova, 21470 Bački Petrovac 10 hectares of land, while the rest is privately 15 DAYS: to complete a technical inspection of Vojvodina, Serbia owned. The DTD Canal network and railway a facility request and issue an operating permit. Tel: +381-21-780-247; +381-21-780- both run through the industrial zone. 378; Fax: +381-21-780-571 The R-102 regional road (Novi Sad – Sombor) INVESTMENTS TO DATE Mob: +381-63-517-129 is nearby (2km), while the M-7 main road (Novi The top investment so far is by Belgium’s Email: [email protected] Sad – Bačka Palanka) is 10km away. Bački BLOCKX (packaging production), while Bački Url: www.backipetrovac.org.yu Petrovac is 23km from Novi Sad. There is a Petrovac has also welcomed brownfield and Languages: Slovak i English possibility of the municipality granting rights greenfield investments by Neografija printing to land utilisation, as well as land lease for a company from Slovakia..

36 / The Investors guide Vojvodina 2009/2010 BEČEJXXX AT THE CROSSING OF THE WATERWAYS Bečej Municipality off ers incentives to those investors who hire a signifi cant number of workers in newly established factories

ečej Municipality is precisely in Bačka Canal runs through the zone and can be the middle of Vojvodina’s section used by smaller ships, while the River Tisa is of the Tisa River, on the border just two kilometres away. There are 12 land between the sub-provincial re- plots in Block 124 that are ideal for workshops gions of Bačka and Banat. The and similar production. However, they are cur- municipalityB has a good geographical position rently fully leased. Blocks 131 and 135 (ttl 21 and network of roads connecting it to Novi Sad, hectares) are regulated for agricultural land to Srbobran, Bačka Topola, Senta, Novi Bečej and be converted into construction plots. This land PETER KNEZI,XXX PRESIDENT the rest of Vojvodina. is owned by the state and OF THE MUNICIPALITYxxx OF Bečej is linked with private owners. Banat via the Tisa dam. BEČEJ: INCENTIVES FOR “Bečej Municipality offers MUNICIPAL INVESTORS an industrial zone that is ECONOMY Bečej offers an industrial completely equipped for The biggest com- zone completely equipped greenfield investments.” panies here are for greenfield invest- Sojaprotein, PIK ments, as well as incen- Bečej-Poljoprivreda, tives for those hiring sig- Fadip (Fadip’s priva- nificant numbers of work- tisation was recent- ers in new factories. ly anulled), Linde gas Srbija, SP Laboratorija, Industrial locations 1 and PERMITS Knott -Autoflex YUG AND DEADLINES and Bag&Deko. Bečej 2 are suitable for industrial 30 DAYS: request for is- is a distinctly agricul- facilities suing a construction per- tural area, with 44,000 mit in accordance with hectares of arable land. the Urban Planning Act, The town also has two thermal water springs additional construction and reconstruction; 15 and is known as a spa town, though the exist- DAYS: request for issuing a building permit; 8 ing spas need to be reconstructed and new ones DAYS: application to commence construction, built. The thermal springs could also be used for additional construction and reconstruction; 15 heating purposes. DAYS: request for a technical inspection of the facility and the issuing of an operating licence. INDUSTRIAL ZONE Please note that the aforementioned permis- Bečej’s industrial zone is spread across three lo- sion documents can be issued in three working CONTACT cations: location 1 (Block 124) has a total area days in cases of urgent construction needs or Dušan Radivojević, Member of the of 34,140m2; location 2 (a section of Block 129) extenuating circumstances. Municipality Council covers 193,259m2. Both blocks are suitable for 2 Trg Oslobođenja,CONTACT 21220 Bečej, Vojvodina, Serbia industrial construction. Location 3 (in Blocks INVESTMENTS TO DATE xxx 130 and 131) covers 210,136m2 and is suitable The companies operating in Bečej at present Tel: +381-21-69-12-222 for the construction of harbour facilities. The in- include KTC, Linde Gas - Bečej / Germany, Mobile: +381-64-89-59-004 dustrial zone is 120km from the airport, 500 me- Victoria Group, Phiwa, Union, Kovax, Termo Email: [email protected] tres from R-122 regional road and the M-3 main konstruktor, Motortrading, Kataduzo, Delta www.becej.co.rs road, and 30km from the motorway. The Great Real Estate, Rosiva and Varomont. Languages: Serbian, Hungarian, English

Vojvodina 2009/2010 The Investors guide / 37 BELAXXX CRKVA AGRICULTURE & TOURISM The Nera Industrial Park is located within the existing industrial zone, which covers an area of 14.26 hectares

ela Crkva lies on the River Danube senting ploughed field, 6,158 hectares of mead- and is a border municipality lo- ows, around 160 hectares of vineyards and or- cated in north-eastern Serbia, chards and 2,704 hectares of forestland. VLADICA MAKSIMOVIĆ, southeast of Vojvodina and Banat PRESIDENT OF THE respectively. The M-7/1 road, INDUSTRIAL ZONE MUNICIPALITY OF BELA connectingB Zrenjanin to the Kaluđerovo bor- The Nera Industrial Park is located in the ex- CRKVA:XXX der crossing (Romania), runs through our mu- isting industrial zone, which covers an area of 2 over 14.26 hectares. The zone is perfect for de- “The Nera industrialxxx park is nicipality. Bela Crkva stretches across 353km . It consists of 14 towns and villages, and has a veloping business, production and warehouse suitable for building business, population of 20,367. facilities. It also has appropriate infrastructure, production and warehouse such as roads, a water facilities” MUNICIPAL supply system and elec- ECONOMY tricity. The municipal- Two strategic eco- ity placed a newspaper nomic branches have advertisement in June been developed in for leasing land plots in the Municipality of the Nera industrial park. Bela Crkva – agri- The municipal authori- culture and tourism. ties provide incentives in Bela Crkva is a town terms of lease and subsi- boasting a wonderful The municipality provides dies for utility services landscape, old streets (only for producers). and Baroque build- incentives on lease terms ings, which makes it PERMITS AND a unique tourist haven. and subsidies for utility DEADLINES The town lies in a fer- services 30 DAYS: issuing an ur- tile winegrowing val- ban planning document ley at an altitude of needed for construction, 89.5 m/ASL. The riv- additional construction ers of Karaš and Nera run through the munici- and reconstruction. pality, while in the western section of the town 15 DAYS: issuing a certificate confirming CONTACT there is a group of seven reservoirs, the Danube- that the main project is in line with the Urban Miroslav Šinžar, Head of the Tisa-Danube (DTD) Canal and the Danube it- Planning Act. Construction Land Committee self. The Deliblatska Desert (also called the 15 DAYS: issuing a permit for construction, 2, Miletićeva Street, 26340 Bela ’European Sahara’) is a unique nature reserve additional construction or reconstruction and Crkva, Vojvodina, Serbia located only 15 kilometres from Bela Crkva, providing a certificate that the main project Tel: +38113-851-224/ ext. 109 while the municipality boasts hunting and game was written in accordance with the Urban Mob: +381-64-68-31-742 breeding grounds covering an area of over Planning Act. Email: [email protected] 1,500 hectares. This area is also a bird habitat. 15 DAYS: registering the commencement of URL: www.belacrkva.info Agricultural plots are the most important natural construction, additional construction or recon- Languages: Czech, English, Romanian resource and they cover a total of 77 per cent of struction; registering the laying of foundations; and Hungarian the municipality’s territory. The entire territory and carrying out a technical inspection of the is 33,345 hectares, with 21,499 hectares repre- facility and issuing an operating permit.

38 / The Investors guide Vojvodina 2009/2010 BEOČINXXX STRATEGIC SME LOCATION A large part of Beočin’s economy is based on cement production eočin lies along the northern Ownership: Municipal property; Intended use: slopes of Fruška Gora, beside Not strictly defined. The site is located in Beočin the Danube. The Municipality town, between regional road R-107, the Danube covers 186km² and has a pop- and the Lafarge canal. The site is not yet equipped ulation of 16,086 (1,814 unem- with infrastructure/utilities, but required plan- ployed).B It is just 70km from Belgrade’s Nikola ning and regulatory documentation exists. Tesla Airport and a mere 17km from Novi Sad. LOCATION 2 - Site no. 105/1 – Čerević; BOGDAN CVEJIĆ, Most of the municipality’s eligible workforce Area: 16 hectares, 76 acres, 60m²; Ownership: PRESIDENT OF THE of 10,997 is employed in Novi Sad. Municipal property; Intended use: Not strictly MUNICIPALITY OF defined. This site is located in the construction BEOČIN: MUNICIPAL ECONOMY zone of the village of Čerević and is connected “The area has a good A large part of Beočin’s economy is based directly to regional road R-107. transport network.” around cement pro- LOCATION 3 - Site no. duction, with the world 1732/6 – Beočin; Total leader in construction area: 55 acres, 14m²; materials, Lafarge, Ownership: Municipal owning a cement plant property; Intended use: in Beočin town. Gas Station. This site is In addition, the local located in Beočin town authorities are exerting centre. efforts to utilise the ar- Locations 1, 2 and 3 are ea’s extraordinary nat- not yet equipped with ural resources and fa- infrastructure/utilities, vourable strategic po- but required planning sition for the develop- and regulatory document of SMEs in the Beočin Business Park mentation exists. sectors of tourism, ag- ‘Lafarge BFC’ is fully LOCATION 4 - Site: riculture (vineyards/or- Beočin Business chards), as well as trade equipped with infrastructure Park ‘Lafarge BFC’ – and services. Beočin; Total area: 25 The municipality of- & utilities hectares + 27 hectares; fers quick and easy ac- Ownership: Private cess to one of the most property (Lafarge important European communication routes: BFC); Intended use: Business zone. This site Corridor 7 (The Danube), while the proximi- is connected to the Danube via a canal, while ty of Novi Sad and the E-75 motorway ensure a railway also passes through the site. The site that Beočin has good transport links. is fully equipped with infrastructure & utilities CONTACT As Beočin is beside the great Danube and and the required planning and regulatory doc- Bogdan Cvejić, President of the Fruška Gora National Park, and is home to umentation exists. Municipality, Svetosavska 25, vineyards, orchards, historic monasteries and 21300 Beocin, stunning countryside, the municipality has PERMITS AND DEADLINES Vojvodina, Serbia genuine untapped eco-tourism potential. All required permits and approvals for con- Tel: +381-21-870-537 struction at the first three locations can be ob- Email: [email protected] INDUSTRIAL ZONE tained within four months of submission of the Url: www.sobeocin.org.rs LOCATION 1 - Industrial Zone, no. 1467/1 required documentation, while for the Beočin Languages: Serbian, German, English – Beočin; Area: 17 hectares, 46 acres, 73m²; Business Park only a month is required.

Vojvodina 2009/2010 The Investors guide / 39 ČOKA RENOWNED FOR WINE Čoka is attractive for the development of hunting and fi shing tourism

he Municipality of Čoka is locat- ing and fishing tourism, but also vineyard and ed in northeastern Vojvodina be- wine tourism, which is being developed in tween the Tisa and Zlatica riv- Vojvodina. ers. Covering an area of 321km², Čoka is comprised of seven set- INDUSTRIAL ZONE Ttlements: Čoka, Sanad, Ostojićevo, Padej, Crna Location 1 - Site: Industrial zone – Čoka; Total PREDRAG MIJIĆ, PRESIDENT Bara, Vrbnica and Jazovo. Čoka is 170km from area: 119.5hectares; Type of ownership: State OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF Nikola Tesla International Airport and 92km property; Intended use: Industrial plants. ČOKA: from Novi Sad. The Municipality has a popu- Čoka’s industrial zone is registered as ‘unde- “The industrial zone is lation of 13,832, mainly Hungarians and Serbs, veloped construction land’ and there is a pos- accessible by road.” and there are 1,394 residents registered as un- sibility to expand the lot up to 240hectares. employed of a total of 9,087 eligible workers. The site is located between Senta and Čoka, Čoka is located in the area bordering Hungary just 50m from the main road M-24 and railway (30km from the border crossing and around line and 3km from the river Tisa. Complete in- 22km from the state frastructure is under con- border). International struction and the near- motorway E-75 interest connection points sects this municipali- are 500-1,500m from the ty, while it is also in- site. The location is ac- tersected by the riv- cessible by road. The re- er Tisa and the DTD quired planning and reg- Canal network (nav- ulatory documentation igable canals, irriga- already exists as part of tion and tourism). the General Development Plan of Čoka. MUNICIPAL ECONOMY INCENTIVES FOR With a favourable ge- Austrian company ATB INVESTORS ographical position Sever has its manufacturing Land can be leased for a on the crossroads be- period of 99 years. tween Senta, Kikinda facilities in this municipality and Zrenjanin, Čoka’s PERMITS AND economy is growing DEADLINES (food processing industry, agriculture, and oil The shortest possible period necessary for ob- CONTACT wells). The Municipality is also well-known taining all required permits and approvals for Jasmina Maluckov, Project Manager for its vineyards, viticulture and famous Čoka construction on the site is five months. Potiska 20, 23320 Čoka, Vojvodina, wine sellers. Austrian company ATB Sever has Serbia; Tel: +381-230-71-000; its manufacturing facilities in this municipali- INVESTMENTS TO DATE +381-230-71-175 – ext. 115 ty. There are several small lakes in the vicinity Investors that have already arrived in Čoka Email: [email protected]; of Čoka: Stara or Mrtva Tisa and Jama. There include: Menta Padej, ATB Sever Livnica, [email protected] is also a large fishpond belonging to the DTD Vinoprodukt – Čoka, AWISS – Beograd RJ Url: www.coka.co.rs Water Management Company and a modern Padej, Remy trade- Subotica RJ Ostojićevo, Languages: Serbian and English pheasant farm – all of which make this munic- Žitogolija – Jazovo, Impertrade Beograd RJ ipality attractive for the development of hunt- Vrbica.

40 / The Investors guide Vojvodina 2009/2010 INĐIJA STRATEGIC SITE Over 45% of all businesses in Inđija are industrial manufacturing facilities, mainly metal and rubber manufacturing, while the second largest industry (over 30%) is retail and wholesale trade.

nđija is located in southern Vojvodina. from the E-75 highway and alongside the R-109 It covers an area of 385km² and is just regional road. Nikola Tesla Airport is just 30km 45km from Belgrade International from the site. There are several factories oper- Airport and 30km from Novi Sad. The ating in different fields, while 85% of the to- municipality has 49,609 inhabitants and tal area is unoccupied and ready to accommo- GORAN JESIĆ, PRESIDENT aI population density of 130/m². Currently, there date new industrial plants. The Industrial zone OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF are 7,052 unemployed eligible workers in Inđija. has access to high-voltage power lines, a water INĐIJA: Inđija is a strategically important location, lying supply system, telecom services and a sewage “The municipality offers good at the crossroads of highways and railroads con- system. A principal gas pipeline runs through necting Belgrade and Zagreb on one side, and the area and an Inđija bypass road is planned opportunities for tourism Sofia-Belgrade-Subotica-Budapest on the oth- to run through the site, connecting the zone to development.” er. Inđija’s strategic location on Pan-European the M-22.1 main road. Required planning and Corridors 10 and 7 (the Danube), coupled with regulatory documentation already exists within its proximity to Nikola the General Development Tesla Airport, make Plan of the Municipality this municipality very of Inđija. attractive. INCENTIVES MUNICIPAL FOR INVESTORS ECONOMY Land can be leased for a There are 3,760 reg- period of 99 years. istered businesses in Inđija, 90% of which PERMITS AND are privately owned. Inđija’s proximity to DEADLINES Over 45% of all busi- The shortest possible pe- nesses are industrial Belgrade Airport makes riod required for obtain- manufacturing facili- this municipality very ing all the required per- ties, mainly metal and mits and approvals for rubber manufactur- attractive construction on the site is ing, while the second two months. CONTACT largest industry (over Goran Jesić, Mayor of Inđija 30%) is retail and wholesale trade. The remain- INVESTMENTS TO DATE Tel: +381-22-561-301; 561-311 ing 25% of businesses are engaged in construc- Companies that have manufacturing facilities Email: [email protected] tion, hospitality industry, transportation and oth- in this municipality include well-known inter- Uroš Ćuruvija, director of the er industries. The municipality offers good op- national companies such as Henkel (Germany), Inđija Municipality Directorate for portunities for tourism development, especially Farmina (Italy), automotive sector compa- Construction hunting, fishing, transport, and spa tourism. nies, such as IGB Automotive (Germany), Tel: +381-22-561-112 Lagermax Elite and Midland Group; food Email: [email protected] INDUSTRIAL ZONE processing companies Invej and Swisslion; Cara Dušana 1, 22320 Inđija, Location 1. Site: North-east Industrial zone plastic joint stock company Izoterm Plama Vojvodina, Serbia – Inđija; Total area: 600ha; Type of owner- (Slovenia), Werner Weber (Germany) and Re- Url: www.indjija.net; www.moja.indji- ship: State and private property; Intended use: Energy (Austria), Serbia’s first wind-powered ja.net Construction of large-scale industrial plants. generator. There is also a Mercator (Slovenia) Languages: Serbian, English, Germany The industrial zone is ideally located, 900m retail centre.. and Italian

Vojvodina 2009/2010 The Investors guide / 41 IRIG WELL CONNECTED The main driving force of structural changes in the municipality’s economy is agriculture, which has a great impact on other branches of the economy

rig is one of Vojvodina smallest munic- ly concentrated in Vrdnik, while Fruška Gora ipalities, covering an area of 230km², National Park occupies the major part of the and the town of Irig is Vojvodina’s municipal territory and is one of the most at- highest municipal administrative cen- tractive places in Serbia and the entire region. tre. Irig municipality includes anoth- The greatest tourist potential is found in spa DR RADOVAN ERCEGOVAC, Ier twelve settlements: Vrdnik, Dobrodol, tourism and the thermal rehabilitation centre PRESIDENT OF THE Satrinci, Jazak, Grgeteg, Neradin, Krušedol in the village of Vrdnik. Village tourism is be- MUNICIPALITY OF IRIG: Selo, Krušedol, Prnjavor, Rivica, Mala Remeta ginning to grow, especially in Jazak settlement “The greatest tourism potential and Velika Remeta. Irig municipality is 60km (the Jazak ethno house), while eight monaster- is to be found in spa tourism.” from Belgrade’s Nikola Tesla International ies on the territory of Irig Municipality make Airport and 20km from Novi Sad. This multi- this area particularly attractive. ethnic municipality has a population of 12,329, with 1,714 elligible workers registered as un- INCENTIVES FOR INVESTORS employed. Irig offers a swift and simple approach to dis- Irig is well connected seminating information to major transport ar- and documentation neces- teries, with the most sary for carrying out fur- important road route ther business operations. being the M-21 motor- The local authorities are way (Novi Sad-Ruma- close to finishing compi- Šabac) and main road lation of our Strategy for R-130 (Beška-Irig- Sustainable Development Beočin). The railway of the Municipality of route Injdjija-Ruma- Irig. This will be an offi- Sremska Mitrovica is cial document which po- 12km away. tential investors will be able to reference. It will MUNICIPAL Village tourism is growing, be a useful guide to help ECONOMY especially in Jazak them get better acquaint- The main driving force ed with our territory and of structural changes settlement for them to decide which in the municipality’s sector to invest in. Irig is economy is agricul- also currently compiling CONTACT ture, which has a great impact on other branch- a spatial planning document for Industrial Zone Dr Radovan Ercegovac, President of es of the economy. Grape growing is of par- 2, which covers 30 hectares. Plots will cover a Irig Municipality ticular importance to Irig’s agriculture and the hectare each and will be available to investors in Vojvode Putnika 1, 22406 Irig, municipality is famous for it. six months’ time. Vojvodina, Serbia The main branches of industrial development Tel: +381-22-461-010 include food processing, metalworking and INVESTMENTS TO DATE Fax: +381-22-462-035 the production of construction materials. The Investors that have already arrived in Irig in- Email: [email protected] development of the food processing industry clude Macom, Euromakina, Planten, Paneli, Url: www.irig.org.yu is based on fruit and grape processing, pro- Van Co, Plasta, Alnis, Falc east, Mlineks, Languages: Serbian, English and Russian duction of fodder and a communal slaughter- Forma, Zdravka, Woodindustri, Jazak, Rotis house. The metalworking industry is primari- group Lola fop.

42 / The Investors guide Vojvodina 2009/2010 KANJIŽA INDUSTRY AND AGRICULTURE Kanjiža Municipality has high quality arable land and rich oil, gas and clay deposits at its disposal, as well as thermal springs

anjiža is a border municipali- facilities on this site. Furthermore, another loca- ty (Hungary) situated in North tion housing a former army barracks is ideal for Bačka along the banks of the brownfield investments. The ownership of this River Tisa. It has 13 towns and site is currently being regulated and the two-sto- villages, 27,500 inhabitants rey, 35-hectare facility could be used for busi- Kand covers an area of 400m2. ness purposes.

MUNICIPAL ECONOMY INCENTIVES FOR INVESTORS MIHÁLY NYILAS, PRESIDENT Kanjiža has high quality arable land, rich oil, gas The local authorities consider themselves part- OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF and clay deposits, as well as thermal springs. The ners to investors. They provide incentives for KANJIŽA: key areas of industry are production of roof and locations, construction land lease, education “The local authorities consider ceramic tiles and bitumen-based insulation mate- and expediting permit procedures. The local themselves as partners to rials. Kanjiža’s well-developed agricultural pro- development plan has outlined the food process- duction provides a base ing industry, tourism and investors.” of good quality raw- the service sector as pri- materials for the food orities. There is also a processing industry. possibility of utilising thermal springs and the INDUSTRIAL ZONE close proximity of the Industrial zone, Block border promotes the de- 8, is located beside velopment of logistical the R-119 region- and transport services. al road and the railway station. It covers PERMITS & 3.75 hectares of land, DEADLINES though it is currently 3 DAYS: to acquire an being expanded to cov- Priorities: the food urban planning permit; er 7 hectares. The rel- 8-30 DAYS: to write a evant infrastructure is processing industry, spatial planning layout; only 120 to 500 metres tourism & services 10-30 DAYS: to acquire away, while the motor- various consents for tech- way is 15 kilometres nical documentation; CONTACT away. The municipality is currently building a 10 DAYS: to adopt conditions in line with the Klara Sečei Buš , Member of the sewage system and plans to complete construc- Act on Urban Planning; Municipal Council tion of the remaining infrastructure. The indus- 3 DAYS: to obtain a building permit; Robert Fejstamer, Director trial park is located in the Horgoš work zone at 30 DAYS: to receive an environmental impact Information Center for Development the intersection of the M-22.1 and R-119 roads. assessment; Kanjiža Municipality The Horgoš border crossing is four kilometres 8 DAYS: to register building works; Vojvodina, Serbia away, while the railway station and Corridor 10 3 DAYS: to complete a technical inspection of Glavni trg 1, 24420 Kanjiža are also nearby. This location is suitable for de- the investment facility. Tel.: +381-24-875–166 veloping clean industries and the service sector. Faks: +381-24-873–016 Block 11 could accommodate a water park, as INVESTMENTS TO DATE e-mail: [email protected] it is quite close to the spa. The infrastructure in Kanjiža’s main investors to date are Tondach www.kanjiza.co.yu Block 11 is only several hundred metres away Austria, Tegola Canadese (Italy) and Valdi Languages: Hungarian and Serbian and the plan is to build sports and recreational from Germany.

Vojvodina 2009/2010 The Investors guide / 43 KIKINDA OIL AND GAS The price of construction land in the Kikinda Municipality is determined by its purpose and location

he Municipality of Kikinda is ble for the food processing industry. It stretch- situated in North Banat and has es over 19 hectares of land, but only 4.5 hec- 70,000 inhabitants. tares are available for use.

MUNICIPAL ECONOMY INCENTIVES FOR INVESTORS TA special terrain calls for a special type of The Municipality of Kikinda offers various in- economy, agriculture and services. Crop grow- centives for both domestic and foreign inves- ing is dominant in Kikinda’s agriculture, fol- tors in terms of qualified workforce, acquir- lowed by cattle breeding. Arable land covers ing necessary work and production permits, JAGODA TOLICKI, close to 70,000 hectares, i.e. 90% of the total as well as production locations. Some four per PRESIDENT OF THE area, and 11% of the municipality’s inhabitants cent of the Kikinda population are junior col- MUNICIPALITY OF KIKINDA: are engaged in agriculture. lege graduates, while four per cent are univer- “Kikinda is known for its The average price sity graduates. Most of of state-owned land the workforce has com- quality road infrastructure and available for lease is pleted high school. developed IT network.” 10,000 dinars. The The Kikinda area is al- land is irrigated over so known for its qual- 3,000 hectares through ity road infrastructure the subsidiary of the and developed IT net- Danube-Tisa-Danube work. Close to 200,000 (DTD) Canal. The tonnes of oil and around municipality is known 90 million cubic me- for its clay and sand tres of gas are extract- deposits. T ed in the municipality In terms of tourist at- each year. That is almost tractions, we offer half of the country’s en- Suvača, a dry mill tire oil production and a which still uses horse third of gas production. power and is one of The price of construction only two such mills There are two industrial land in the Kikinda mu- remaining in Europe. zones for business nicipality is determined The Mammoth of on the basis of purpose Kikinda is also a great and location. attraction. Kikinda has both thermal and medicinal springs, while there is a medicinal INVESTMENTS TO DATE CONTACT spring in Banatsko Veliko Selo where the wa- The most prominent companies in Kikinda Branko Ljuboja, Chief of municipal ad- ter reaches a temperature of 80ºC. There is also are Banini, Kikinda Mill, Prima product, ministration, a possibility of developing spa tourism, partic- Mlekara i Pekara Kikinda and a dairy plant Sava Andrija, Project Manager ularly with the Romanian border nearby. from Sajan. Then there is a construction ma- 12 Trg srpskih dobrovoljaca, terials’ producer, Toza Marković, a chemical 23300 Kikinda, INDUSTRIAL ZONE company and MSK Metanol, the biggest ex- Vojvodina, Serbia There are two industrial zones which are on- porter of methanol and acetic acid in this part Tel: +381-230-410-121 ly partially adapted for business. One of these of Europe. Email: [email protected] two zones is located along the main road, while Cimos from Slovenia and Le Belier from France Url: www.kikinda.rs the other is two kilometres from the town cen- have invested in Kikinda, while German inves- Languages: Serbian and English tre. Both zones cover an area of 20 hectares. tor, Rudolf Walter, has built a retail chain and Across town there is an industrial zone suita- department store in Kikinda..

44 / The Investors guide Vojvodina 2009/2010 KOVAČICA EXCEPTIONALLY FERTILE LAND The biggest investments have been made in storage capacities and food processing, as well as construction ovačica is situated in Southeast ble workforce. The industrial zone is located Vojvodina and covers 419km2. on the outskirts of Kovačica, near the M24 re- The town of Kovačica, the admin- gional road (Zrenjanin – Pančevo), Kovačica- istrative and geographical cen- Debeljača local road and the Pančevo-Zrenjanin- tre of the municipality, is 47km Kikinda regional railway. The zone’s total ar- Kfrom Belgrade. The River Tamiš runs through ea is 103 hectares, with 60 hectares available the north-western part of the Kovačica munici- for investments. The infrastructure and utilities MIROSLAV KRIŠAN, pality, while the eastern provided include access PRESIDENT OF THE section is covered by the roads, electricity sup- MUNICIPALITY OF Deliblatska Desert. The ply – 500 metres, wa- KOVAČICA: municipality is also tra- ter supply – 50 metres, “Some 84.02% of the versed by the Pančevo telephone / optical lines municipality’s total territory is to Kikinda regional rail- – 500 metres and an in- way line. According to dustrial water supply covered by arable land.” the 2002 census, the mu- channel. The munici- nicipality of Kovačica pality is currently con- has 27,860 inhabitants structing a sewage sys- of diverse ethnic back- tem and plansinstall a ground with a majority gas system. of. Slovaks (41%). The Municipality is a hetero- “Authorities are an INCENTIVES FOR geneous community and INVESTORS an interesting combina- intermediary between Land in the industri- tion of four languages, investors & land owners.” al zone is privately- alphabets, religions, cul- owned, with the munic- tures and customs. ipal authorities being an intermediary between the investor and the land MUNICIPAL ECONOMY owner. The price of the land, which is deter- Some 84.02% of the municipality’s total terri- mined by way of an agreement between the in- tory is covered by arable land - top class crop vestor and the land owner, goes up to €2m2. fields, orchards, vineyards and meadows. Over The shortest period of time needed for issu- four fifths of Kovačica’s arable land is cher- ing building permits and other licences is two CONTACT nozem – the most fertile earth on the Pannonian days, provided that the required documentation Željko Lenhart, municipality manager Plain, known for producing high yields. is complete. 50, Maršala Tita 26210 Kovačica INDUSTRIAL ZONE INVESTMENTS TO DATE Vojvodina, Serbia Kovačica Industrial Zone: Location 1. Foreign The biggest investments have been made in Tel: +381-13-661-122 investors find Kovačica so appealing because storage capacities and food processing, as well Fax: +381-13-661-047 of its close proximity to metropolitan centres as in construction, which all have a long tradi- Email: [email protected] , opstina@ (Pančevo, Belgrade, Zrenjanin, Novi Sad) and tion in the municipality. There are several com- kovacica.org main transport routes (Kovačica is situated panies in the industrial zone, including Akripol Url: www.kovacica.org on the M-24 regional road and regional rail- from Trebinje (Bosnia & Herzegovina), Novo Languages: Slovak, English, Hungary, way line Pančevo-Zrenjanin-Kikinda), coupled mesto from Slovenia and Yes Blumen from the Romanian with its strong business tradition and availa- Netherlands..

Vojvodina 2009/2010 The Investors guide / 45 KOVIN FAVOURABLE LOCATION Kovin has developed metal & food processing, brick & medicine production, wood and coal processing industries, etc.

ovin stretches across an area of INDUSTRIAL ZONE 730.05km2 and has 36,806 in- Kovin has an industrial zone with electricity, habitants in 10 towns and villag- a water supply system, gas supply and phone SLAVKO BRANKOVIĆ, es. The municipality’s advantage lines. It is connected directly to the first class is its geographical position: lo- national highway (M-24). Currently, the mu- PRESIDENT OF THE Kcated in South Banat County, it is connected to nicipality is compiling a detailed plan to regu- MUNICIPALITY OF KOVIN: the rest of the region by a network of roads and late the industrial block in Kovin (Block 119). “The municipal authorities is just 55km from Belgrade, 34km from Pančevo strictly adhere to legal and 13km from Smederevo. The Deliblato Desert INCENTIVES FOR INVESTORS deadlines for issuing permits nature reserve covers 39.9% of the municipality’s The municipality has a spatial plan in addition and other documentation.” territory. Kovin is proud of its multiculturalism to the general plan according to which the mu- and Serbian, Hungarian and Romanian all rep- nicipal authorities have assigned 90 hectares of resenting official languages. Thanks to good re- land for building a harbour. Industrial Block lations with the Diaspora, the municipality plays 119, which is located to the rear of the planned an active role in cross- harbour, stretches over border co-operation. 30 hectares. There are Popular regular events various incentives for include The Days of the investors, including a Cyrillic Alphabet and reduced construction the October Art Salon. land fee and favoura- Athletes from Kovin ble fees for construc- compete in top nation- tion land regulation, al competitions and coupled with a reduced Kovin has a women’s fee for unequipped con- basketball club and the struction plots and vari- Radnički Karate Club, Kovin’s industrial zone ous employment incen- whose members often tives. The Municipality compete for Serbia. is directly connected to of Kovin has adopted national highway M-24. a spatial plan, general MUNICIPAL ECON- plan and overall regu- OMY lation plan for all towns The municipality has several advantages: a good and villages in the municipality, which signifi- CONTACT transport infrastructure (roads and military air- cantly expedites the issuing of building permits. Slavko Branković, Municipal President port), proximity to large industrial centres, a bridge The municipal authorities strictly adhere to le- Blagoje Bogdanović, Deputy President across the Danube, hunting and river tourism (con- gal deadlines for issuing permits and other doc- JNA 5, 26220 Kovin, Vojvodina, Serbia struction of harbour possible) and good agricul- umentation. Tel: +381-13-742-104; tural land suitable for cultivating organic food. +381-13-742-114 Moreover, the municipality has developed metal INVESTMENTS TO DATE Email: [email protected] and food processing industries, brick and medicine The following international companies have in- Url: www.kovin.org.rs production, wood and coal processing industries, vested in Kovin: West Pharmaceutical Services Languages: Serbian, Hungarian and thermal spas, etc. Kovin has 812 university gradu- and Hemofarm STADA (Germany), Pilana and Romanian ates, 1,026 junior college graduates and 10,719 in- OMV (Austria), Toplana (Slovakia) and Lukoil habitants who have completed high school. (Russia).

46 / The Investors guide Vojvodina 2009/2010 KULA IDEAL SPA DESTINATION The municipality is ready to accept public-private partnerships in the construction of tourist facilities The Municipality of Kula is situated on system and energy transformer station (up to Vojvodina’s fertile plain at the crossroads be- 630KW), while there are also conditions for in- tween Novi Sad (52km), Sombor (40km) and stallation of a developed gas network. Subotica (60km). Belgrade is 132 km from the The second project is spa tourist centre Razvala. SVETOZAR BUKVIĆ, municipality of Kula. The Bački Breg border The aim is to develop a spa tourist centre which PRESIDENT OF THE crossing with Hungary is 66 km away and 38 would utilise the natural resources of thermal MUNICIPALITY OF KULA: km away is the Danube port of Bogojevo and waters in the region of Razvala to offer spa re- “The municipality of Kula the border crossing to Croatia. The first class habilitation and sports recreation services to us- is traversed by navigable M-3 state road runs right through the munici- ers from the whole region. Through the urban waterways.” pality, while the international railway (Vienna– plan of the Municipality of Kula, the zone set Budapest–Belgrade) is just 10 km away and the aside for this project has been defined as a tour- local railway (Sombor–Sivac–Crvenka–Kula– ist recreation segment. Three months are needed Vrbas) traverses through the municipality. The for construction of the geo-thermal well, while DTD Canal also passed through the Kula mu- 12 months are required for realisation of the nicipality. tourist recreation facility ‘Razvala’. MUNICIPAL The project’s creation ECONOMY and detailed hydro-ge- Of a total area of 481 ological investigations, km², agricultural land plus research/exploita- covers 43,348 hectares, tion of the hydro-ther- i.e. 91.44%, dominated mal well and hydro dy- by meadow black soil namic and hydro-ge- and carbonated black ological research are soil. The total area of ag- worth 30,000,000 (€ ricultural land under pub- Industrial zone ‘Block or RSD??) (finances lic ownership amounts to provided by the budg- 10,059 hectares. 66’ is perfectly located et of the Municipality between Kula and Vrbas of Kula and AP CONTACT INDUSTRIAL ZONE Vojvodina), while the Svetozar Bukvić, President of the Industrial zone ‘Block construction of the spa Municipality of Kula 66’ is being constructed in Kula, thus creating tourist centre is valued at €10,000,000. The Damjan Miljanić, Deputy to the infrastructure conditions for the influx of do- project’s owners are the Municipality of Kula municipal president mestic and foreign investments, start-ups and and private investors. Lenjinova 11, 25230 Kula, the development of economic activities in or- There is also the planned reprocessing of a nine Vojvodina, Serbia der to create new job opportunities and en- hectare allotment within the total 25 hectare ar- Tel: +381-25-722-220 hancement the local quality of life. The whole ea for relaxation, sports and recreation (owned Email: [email protected]; zone (85.85 hectares) will be completed in 10 by the municipality of Kula). Moreover, the mu- [email protected] months. The project owner is the Municipality nicipality also requires construction of lacking Agency for the development of Kula of Kula. roads and power supply network from the budg- Municipality Industrial zone ‘Block 66’ is perfectly located et of the municipality of Kula. The municipality Tel: +381-25-729-650, Url: www.kula.rs between Kula and Vrbas along the main M-3 is ready to accept public-private partnerships in Languages: Serbian and English road, though it is necessary to build a sewage the construction of tourist facilities.

Vojvodina 2009/2010 The Investors guide / 47 MALI IĐOŠ LEATHER, METAL & FOOD PROCESSING The industrial park is aimed at bringing local land owners and the whole community together

ali Iđoš stretches over 8,100 road M-22 and the southern part of the Feketić hectares and is located along- village, lies the Small Steps Industrial Park, side the international high- which has been fully prepared for local and way connecting Belgrade to foreign investors. The company managing the Budapest. Mali Iđoš is 48km park, Small Steps Ltd., was founded in 2004 Mfrom Subotica and 50km from Novi Sad, while with the support of the Municipality of Mali RÓBERT CSÓRÉ, PRESIDENT the municipality is connected via the main road Iđoš. It is tasked with developing and build- OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF M-22 (Subotica – Belgrade) and international ing the industrial park for local and foreign MALI IĐOŠ: highway E-75 is only a kilometre from the vil- partners and investors. The road infrastructure, “The road infrastructure, lage of Feketić. Mali Iđoš is 145km from Nikola electricity and water supply networks will be Tesla International Airport, while the Čenej air- built in the industrial zone this year. The indus- electricity and water supply port is just 38km away. trial zone covers 40 hec- networks will be built in the The Novi Sad Port on tares, 20 of which are industrial zone this year.” the River Danube is 50 divided into land plots. kilometres away, while The purpose of the in- the Belgrade – Budapest dustrial park is to bring railway passes through together local land own- the municipality, stop- ers and the entire com- ping at both Mali Iđoš munity in implement- and Lovćenac. ing a long-term project that will cover activities MUNICIPAL include buying, sell- ECONOMY ing and leasing real es- Mali Iđoš has an agri- The municipality doesn’t tate, design, reconstruc- cultural character, with tion and building of fu- both businesses and charge a fee for company ture facilities, engineer- farms growing wheat, ing, financial and tax maize and sugar beet. statements in the first five consulting, market re- The municipality has years search, foreign trade, CONTACT significant available various services, mar- workers in the leather, keting activities, etc. Zita Molnár, Director ‘Small Steps’ metal and food processing industries, which are Industrial Zone considered traditional locally. The Mali Iđoš INCENTIVES FOR INVESTORS Municipality of Mali Iđoš Tourist Organisation is engaged in preserving Investors can obtain building and reconstruc- Glavna 32 and protecting tourism values, as well as devel- tion permits in 30 to 60 days. Moreover, the 24321 Mali Iđoš, oping tourist activities in the municipality. We municipality doesn’t charge a fee for company Vojvodina, Serbia have the traditional Cherry Days event, which statements in the first five years. Tel: +381-24-730-214 takes place in Feketić, and Dombosfest, an art Email: [email protected]; festival in Mali Iđoš. The Zobnatica tourist & INVESTMENTS SO FAR [email protected] recreation centre is nearby. Here racehorses The most important companies that have invest- Url: www.maliidos.com; www.small- have been bred for over 200 years. ed in our municipality so far are Wienerberger, steps.biz Agrokons, Građamont, Montel, Montrom, Languages: Serbian, Hungarian, English, INDUSTRIAL ZONE Chik-Prom, Big-Chick, Agriromagna, and German In the triangle formed by highway E-75, main DTD Ribarstvo.

48 / The Investors guide Vojvodina 2009/2010 NOVA CRNJA SUITED FOR SPAS & WELLNESS TOURISM Nova Crnja’s advantage lies in thermo-mineral springs suitable for healing spa treatments, as well as arable land and clay deposits

he Municipality of Nova Crnja with Romania is nearby, which contributes to PERA MILANKOV, is located in northeast Banat and the development of transit tourism. Moreover, covers an area of 273 square kilo- there is an extensive canal network and a well PRESIDENT OF THE metres. Its main transit road is in- developed road infrastructure. MUNICIPALITY OF NOVA ternational road M-7, which con- CRNJA: Tnects Zrenjanin with Serbia and Romania and INDUSTRIAL ZONE “Now that the municipality runs over the municipal territory. The Municipality of Nova Crnja has an indus- has authored the main trial zone and a detailed spatial plan – a pre- projects, it is now possible MUNICIPAL ECONOMY requisite for compiling project documenta- The municipality boasts a cooking oil plant, tion (the municipal authorities have written to devise principal projects Banat, as well as a Serbian-Russian joint ven- main projects for the entire infrastructure in for infrastructural systems.” ture company in Srpska Crnja, producing read- the industrial zone). Now that the municipali- ymade meals, and the ty has authored the main Subotica Veterinary projects, it is now pos- Institute. sible to devise principal Over 50% of the mu- projects for infrastruc- nicipality’s employed tural systems. Basic in- population are en- frastructure – electricity, gaged in agriculture, roads, gas pipeline, wa- making it the top sec- ter supply system, tele- tor by far. The most phone lines, ADSL and important commer- sewage – are all nearby. cial branches are the The municipality has processing indus- good potential for the try, retail trade, vehi- development of tourism, cle/motorbike repairs with thermal springs of and educational activ- water reaching tempera- ities. According to the We have good potential tures of between 60 and National Employment 80ºC. There are also op- CONTACT Service, most unem- for the development of portunities to devel- Pera Milankov, Municipal President ployed people in Nova marine tourism op hunting and fishing Mile Todorov, economic department Crnja have complet- tourism, thanks to the Mob: +381 63 533 193 ed primary education fact that the municipal- Municipality of Nova Crnja or at least two years of high school. Close to ity is rich in forestland and game wildlife. 110 JNA, 23218 Nova Crnja 25% of the unemployed population are high Vojvodina, Serbia school graduates, while quite a lot of citizens PERMITS AND DEADLINES Tel: +381-23-815-030; have completed junior college or university It takes up to 15 days for the municipal author- Fax: +381-23-815-031 studies. The municipality’s development ad- ities to respond to a request for issuance of a Email: [email protected], vantage lies in thermo-mineral springs suita- spatial planning act for construction, additional [email protected] ble for healing spa treatments, as well as the building, reconstruction of facilities, registration Url: www.sonovacrnja.org.rs arable land that covers seven sections in the of the commencement of construction works; or Languages: Serbian, Hungarian and municipality and clay deposits, which are cur- to respond to a request for technical inspection of English rently being exploited. The border crossing the facility and issue an operating licence.

Vojvodina 2009/2010 The Investors guide / 49 NOVI SAD REGIONAL B The geostrategic position of Novi Sad is very favourable, considering the fact that the city lies along major transport routes

he City of Novi Sad is the capi- and remains far superior to those of oth- tal of the Autonomous Province er parts of Vojvodina. The most important of Vojvodina. It is situated on historical events for Novi Sad included Tthe left bank of the Danube, gaining the status of a free city in 1748, just across from Fruška Gora mountain within the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy, IGOR PAVLIĆIĆ, MAYOR OF and national park. and becoming a part of Serbia, as the NOVI SAD: It is 92km from Belgrade and 87.91km Autonomous Province of Vojvodina, in “It is a fact that the EU from Belgrade’s Nikola Tesla Airport. 1918. countries are easy accessible Novi Sad has an official metropoli- from Novi Sad.” tan population of 333,895 – making it INDUSTRIAL ZONE Serbia’s second city – though estimates Location 1: North of Primorska, SEVER claim that more than 450,000 people live I – Novi Sad; Total area: 2998m2 + in Novi Sad. 2874m2; Plots: 380/5 & 380/6 cadastre By SEE standards, the population is highly NOVI SAD IV. Type of ownership: City educated and relatively young. According of Novi Sad. Intended use: manufactur- to statistical data, 35.8% of Novi Sad’s ing, commercial; Infrastructure: the site citizens are aged between 15 and 39. The is fully equipped with infrastructure and University of Novi Sad, founded in 1960, has access to roads. is the second largest university in the This site is four and a half kilometres country, with 14 different faculties and from the city centre and is not far from about 40,000 students. Novi Sad current- the road network: highway Subotica – ly has 27,602 unemployed citizens. Novi Sad - Beograd (3.5 km), M7 road to It is a fact that EU countries are easy ac- Zrenjanin (6.7 km) and Belgrade Airport cessible from Novi Sad, thanks to an ex- is only 80 km away. cellent road and rail network that in- The port on the DTD Canal is about tersects the city and its surroundings – 370 m from the site, while the EU bor- the most important of which are Pan- der (Hungary) is 90 km away and the European Corridors 10 and 7. Croatian border is 95 km away. Land The strategic importance of the River Danube stems from the fact that it is TOURISM the only river on Earth that is navigable through its full course, which passes ovi Sad has many historical and through 10 countries. Ncultural sites that have been part of its rich inheritance through centu- CONTACT MUNICIPAL ECONOMY ries. Among them are the stunning Novi Sad represents the administrative, Igor Pavlićić, Mayor Petrovaradin Fortress, Cathedral, Bačka financial, tourism, scientific and cultur- eparchy, various monuments and mu- Trg slobode 1, 21000 Novi Sad al centre of Vojvodina. The geostrate- seums. Vojvodina, Serbia gic position of Novi Sad is very favoura- The city’s first Grammar School was Tel: +381-21-529-270 ble, considering the fact that the city lies founded in 1810 and the first profes- Fax: +381-2-525-931 along major transport routes and has di- sional theatre – The Serbian National Email: gradonacelnik@gradnovisad. rect access to the highways E-75 and Theatre – was founded in 1861. The org.rs E-70, as well as the Danube and Danube- oldest cultural record of the Serbs – Url: www.gradnovisad.org.rs Tisa-Danube (DTD) Canal. the Matica srpska – was moved from Languages: All languages Budapest to Novi Sad in 1864. The city’s economic structure is dynamic

50 / The Investors guide Vojvodina 2009/2010 BUSINESS CENTRE

lease depends on the type of use: 80 years for business and 45 years for commercial and industrial usage. The necessary planning and regulatory documentation exists, while the permitted level of occupation is 50%. Location 2: Between companies NIT and NIVA, SEVER II – Novi Sad; Plots: 2222/4,5,6,8 k.o. Novi Sad I; Total area: 6,623m2 + 6,623m2 + 6,128m2 + 6,067m2; Type of ownership: City of Novi Sad; Intended us: business and industry; Infrastructure: The site is fully equipped with infrastructure. The site is about 4.3km from the city centre and 140m from the DTD Canal, which provides many advantages. It is 4.4km from the E-70 highway to Zrenjanin. Land lease is possible for a period of 45 years for commercial and industrial purposes. The necessary planning and regulatory documentation exists, while the permitted level of occupation is 40%. Location 3: Above the Novosadski par- tizanski odred Road, SEVER II – Novi Industrial zones are intended to be used for business, Sad; Plots: 2249/5;2251/4;2253/11;2254 /1;2256/1;255/11;2258/3;2260/7;2260/8 industry, manufacturing, commercial, production, cadastre Novi Sad I; Total area: 3,679m2 + 3,209m2 + 3,125m2 + 3,135m2 + trading and services 3,185m2 + 3,188m2 + 3,179m2 + 3,185m2 + 3,239m2; Type of ownership: ea: 3,299m2 + 3,576 m2; Type of own- INVESTMENTS TO DATE City of Novi Sad; Intended us: produc- ership: City of Novi Sad; Intended use: The international companies that have in- tion object; Infrastructure: The site is ful- production object; trading and services; vested and are successfully doing busi- ly equipped with infrastructure. Infrastructure: the site is fully equipped ness in Novi Sad and its satellite settle- The site is about 4.3km from the city cen- with infrastructure. ments include: Westdeutsche Algemeine tre and major roads are nearby: highway Only four and a half kilometres from the Zeitung, Germany, publishing; SCHOLZ E-70 (4.7 km) and the M7 to Zrenjanin city centre, this site is also very close to GMBH, Germany, metal industry; (2km). The railway line and DTD port the major road network the DTD port, ZESIUM MOBILE GMBH, Switzerland, re also close to the site (railroad 2km; making the site a very favourable loca- R&D; SANO GMBH, Germany, agricul- port 140m). Land lease depends on usage tion. Highway E-70 is only 3.5km and ture; TELSONIC GROUP, Switzerland, type: 80 years for business and 45 years the M7 road to Zrenjanin is 6.7km away. machines and equipment; Erste Bank, for commercial and industrial purposes. Land lease depends on usage type:: 80 Austria, banking; MERIDIAN BANK The necessary planning and regulatory years for business and 45 years for com- CRÉDIT AGRICOLE GROUP, France, documentation exists, while the permitted mercial and industrial purposes. The nec- banking. These are just a few of the many level of occupation is 40%. essary planning and regulatory documen- other world famous companies and finan- Location 4: Klisa Road – Novi Sad; Plots: tation exists, while the permitted level of cial institutions that are successfully do- 2094/1, 2214/8 k.o. Novi Sad I; Total ar- occupation is 40%. ing business in the provincial capital.

Vojvodina 2009/2010 The Investors guide / 51 NOVI BEČEJ IDEAL LOCATION With the help of the National Investment Plan (NIP), Novi Bečej is currently installing infrastructure for the Eabvst industrial zone

ovi Bečej occupies an area ing industries. of 609km2 and, according to The municipality has exceptional natural re- Serbian Statistical Office da- sources that can provide the backbone of fu- ta from 2005, has a popula- ture prosperity – arable land suitable for grow- tion of 25,918. The municipal- ing oil crops and the production of biomass, Nity has 7,764 eligible workers, of which 4,460 forests, meadows and pastures ideal for pro- are permanently employed and 3,304 are un- ducing organic food. There are also clay de- employed. The average net salary in the mu- posits suitable for the production of construc- nicipality is 25,682.00 dinars. tion materials, thermal springs (Slano kopovo), Novi Bečej lies on the left bank of the River the Pearl Island (Biserno ostrvo), natural car- Tisa and is linked to the Danube near Bezdan bon-dioxide and gas deposits (near the River MILIVOJ VREBALOV, and Bela Crkva via a network of canals. The Tisa, canal network, dam and bridge across the PRESIDENT OF THE Belgrade-Timisoara (Romania) railway pass- river), as well as an abundant cultural and his- es through the municipality, connecting torical heritage. MUNICIPALITY OF NOVI Belgrade to Romania via Pančevo, Zrenjanin BEČEJ: and Kikinda, as well as Subotica to Szeged. INDUSTRIAL ZONE “The production of The first class regional road connecting Novi Each industrial zone has a railway track and construction materials is the Sad with Kikinda and further on with Romania one of the roads that connects this area to most developed industrial runs through the mu- Romania, while the branch.” nicipality, as do sec- zones that are located in ond class roads con- the town of Novi Bečej necting Novi Bečej – border a network of ca- Zrenjanin – Belgrade nals. With the help of and Novi Bečej – the National Investment Bašaid – Nova Crnja Plan (NIP), the munic- – Romania. ipality is currently in- Novi Bečej is in the stalling infrastructure in heart of Vojvodina and the Istok (East) indus- it’s biggest compara- The municipality has trial zone. The munici- tive advantage is good exceptional natural pality leases land under quality transport in- quite favourable condi- frastructure (primari- resources tions, depending on how ly waterways). When big an investment is, the it comes to the edu- number of people to be cational structure of our citizens, 1,564 have employed and the pace an investment will be finished primary school, 944 have completed implemented. Moreover, in line with its finan- three years of high school, 668 have completed cial possibilities, the municipality has been in- high school education, 72 have a junior college vesting in infrastructure (sewage systems, pav- diploma and 56 are university graduates. ing roads and streets, building sports and chil- CONTACT dren playgrounds etc.). Milivoj Vrebalov, President of the MUNICIPAL ECONOMY Municipality of Novi Bečej Although Novi Bečej is mainly an agricultur- INVESTMENTS TO DATE Zarka Zrenjanina 8, 23272 Novi Bečej, al municipality, there are only a few plants The biggest investors in the Novi Bečej Vojvodina, Serbia; Tel: +381-23-771-135; processing agricultural produce (with the ex- Municipality are: Italteks-intimo, Abele Email: [email protected] ception of the meat processing plant). The most Martina, Alego, NEXE Group, construction Url: www. novibecej.rs developed industrial branch is the production materials producer Brantner, Otpadna privre- Languages: Hungary and English of construction materials, while there are al- da, BD Agro (agriculture and cattle breeding), so textile, chemical, metal and food process- MK Group, Vital, and MCI.

52 / The Investors guide Vojvodina 2009/2010 NOVI KNEŽEVAC IDEAL LAND FOR MEDICINAL PLANTS Novi Kneževac’s industrial land plots are suitable for light industries, such as food processing

he Municipality of Novi Kneževac The average monthly salary in the municipality, lies in north-eastern Vojvodina, in as recorded in December 2008, was 33,877 di- northern Banat. The bridge over nars net (in the production sector) and 44,793 di- the River Tisa, connecting Novi nars net (in non-production sectors), which is an Kneževac and Kanjiža, along increase compared to the same period in 2007. Twith the bridge between Čoka and Senta, play DRAGAN BABIĆ, PRESIDENT an important role in linking North Banat to INDUSTRIAL ZONE OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF Bačka, both at a local and regional level. Novi Kneževac has a work zone located in Block NOVI KNEŽEVAC: The bridges are important for internation- 74 on construction plots #3120, 3100, 3122 al traffic passing the Horgoš border crossing. and 514/7, covering an area of 123,879 square “The economic branches that Currently, a road connecting Crna Bara and metres. The zone is located on the outskirts of are developed and suitable for Novi Kneževac, which Novi Kneževac. investing in our municipality are will form part of the The zone is partially the food processing industry, future Banat Highway, equipped and divided agriculture and the production is being constructed. into five lots of differ- of compost and biogas from This will substantial- ing sizes. Sewage, wa- ly shorten travel times ter supply, access road agricultural debris.” and facilitate the trans- R-111 and light fixtures port of goods towards have all been added Central Serbia. to the industrial zone. Novi Kneževac’s indus- MUNICIPAL trial land plots are suit- ECONOMY able for light industries, The economic branch- There is a plan to build an such as food processes that are developed ing. All that remains to and suitable for invest- irrigation system to supply move into the zone is to ing in our municipali- connect the water and ty are the food process- arable land with water sewage systems to the ing industry, agricul- existing infrastructure, ture and the produc- carry out installation of tion of compost and biogas from agricultural a gas system, install a telecommunications line debris. Aside from this, various cereal crops and connect to the electricity distribution grid. are grown, as well as onions, peas, beans, fruit, etc. The municipality has quite a lot of unused INCENTIVES FOR INVESTORS CONTACT arable land at its disposal, suitable for growing The Municipality of Novi Kneževac offers Dragan Babić, President of the various crops, primarily medicinal herbs. The potential investors the incentive of a reduced Municipality of Novi Kneževac authorities plan to build a melioration system lease of construction plots, which is dependent Kralja Petra I Karađorđevića 1 which could supply close to 3,500 hectares of on the number of employees an investor plans 23330 Novi Kneževac, arable land with water. Possibilities for the de- to hire. The municipality is open to any form Vojvodina, Serbia velopment of both urban and rural tourism are of co-operation and agreement. Tel: +381-230-81-031; Fax: +381-230- further enhanced due to the close proximity of 82-076; Mob: +381-64-82-66-800 the Hungarian and Romanian borders. There INVESTMENTS TO DATE Email: [email protected] are also thermal springs on the municipality’s The companies operating on the territo- Url: www.noviknezevac.rs/ territory, which can be used for heating resi- ry of Novi Kneževac Municipality are Aleva, Languages: Hungary and English dential areas. Lepenka and TPS Cimos.

Vojvodina 2009/2010 The Investors guide / 53 ODŽACI MANUFACTURING & AGRICULTURE The Danube port beside the national border with Croatia is of great importance džaci is located in west- by. Sewage system and gas pipeline connec- ern Vojvodina near the River tion are planned, while there is already a direct Danube. It covers an area of connection to the principal road and land can 411km² and is 130km from the be leased. MILAN ĆUK, PRESIDENT Belgrade Airport and 70km LOCATION 2: Industrial zone – Srpski Miletić; OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF fromO Novi Sad. The Municipality has a popu- Total area: 36 hectares; Type of ownership: ODŽACI: lation of 35,582 (5,257 registered unemployed). Private property; Intended use: Production “Odžaci has interesting tourist The existing infrastructure includes regional premises. This site is connected to regional road M3 and is 9km from the port and the Croatian spots.” roads M-3 and M-18, highway R-104 and local road L-411, which connects all settlements border. Sewer supply system and gas pipeline within the municipality. The Danube and artifi- connection are planned. Sewage system and gas cial watercourses – principally the DTD Canal pipeline connection are planned, while there is – intersect its territory. The Danube port beside already a direct connection to the principal road the national border with Croatia is of great im- and land can be leased. portance. LOCATION 3: Industrial zone – Bogojevo; Total area: 26 hectares; Type of ownership: Private MUNICIPAL ECONOMY and state property; Intended use: Production Odžaci’s most impor- premises. This site is con- tant economic branch- nected to regional road es are manufactur- M-3 and is 200m from ing and agriculture. the port. A railway line The municipality’s in- runs throw the site. Se dustry is comprised of Sewage system and gas six branches: textiles, pipeline connection are chemicals, metals, planned, while there is food processing, con- already a direct connec- struction material and Top economic branches: tion to the principal road the printing industry. and the port and land can Besides the Danube, manufacturing and be leased. Odžaci has other inter- LOCATION 4: Industrial esting tourist spots in- agriculture zone – Bački Gračac; tended for hunting and Total area: 10 hectares; fishing, such as Štrand Type of ownership: State Lake in Bogojevo. Odžaci settlement is known property; Intended use: Production premises. CONTACT for its archaeological site ‘Crvenokosa boginja’ This site is connected to regional road M-3 and Milan Ćuk, President of the (The Redheaded Goddess), dating back to the is 19km from the port. A sewer system is under Municipality early Neolithic period, i.e. 7,000 B.C. construction, while there is already a direct con- Knez Mihajlova 24, nection to the principal road and the port and 25250 Odžaci, INDUSTRIAL ZONE land can be leased. None of these sites are fully Vojvodina, Serbia LOCATION 1: Industrial zone – Odžaci; Total equipped with infrastructure or public utilities. Tel: +381-25-742-411 area: 128 hectares; Type of ownership: State Email: [email protected] and private property; Intended use: Production PERMITS AND DEADLINES Url: www.odzaci.info premises. This site is directly connected to re- The shortest possible time necessary to obtain Languages: Serbian and English gional road M-3 and the DTD Canal is near- all required permits and approvals is 60 days.

54 / The Investors guide Vojvodina 2009/2010 OPOVO FOOD PROCESSING LOCATION We plan to build business facilities of between 900 to 1,800 square metres on vacant land plots, depending on the size of the plot povo Municipality, located in envisaged. Moreover, two land plots have been South Banat, is 30 kilometres set aside for constructing a transformer sta- from Belgrade and Pančevo and tion and a bio-disc facility. The total area that 40 kilometres from Zrenjanin. land plots cover is 15 hectares, 13 acres and 58 It is home to 11,016 inhabitants square metres. There is a plan to build business andO covers an area of 203 square kilometres. facilities of between 900 and 1,800 square me- The main Zagreb - Zrenjanin road is only three tres on vacant land plots, depending on the size MILORAD SOLDATOVIĆ, kilometers away, as is Pan-European Corridor of the plot. The total area for building business PRESIDENT OF THE 10. The regional road R-124 Pančevo - Vršac facilities in the industrial zone stretches over MUNICIPALITY OF OPOVO: – Zrenjanin runs through the territory of the 35,490 square metres. The industrial zone is lo- municipality, while Nikola Tesla International cated in the immediate vicinity of the region- “The main Zagreb - Zrenjanin Airport is just 50 kilometres away. al road connecting Zrenjanin to Pančevo, while road is only three kilometers regional road R124, section nNo. 2283 - Čenta- away, as is Pan-European MUNICIPAL ECONOMY Jabuka, provides access to the land. Company Corridor 10.” Thanks to its natural resources (fertile land, a Utva has production facilities stretching across favourable climate, abundant water, etc.) ag- 1,600 square metres in Opovo, while the com- riculture is the most pany has a total area of developed econom- 5.5 hectares at its dis- ic branch, with about posal. Utva has its own 60 percent of the pop- power source and is on ulation engaged. The the site of the former River Tamiš, rich in machine processing in- medicinal mud, and dustry. One building that the municipality’s vast formerly housed a school ethno-cultural heritage, and textile company provide a genuine ba- Plantex from Plandište sis for tourism devel- in Opovo covers 1,500 opment. A rich base The plan is to build an square metres, while of raw materials and a there is an abandoned convenient geographi- industrial zone on land school in Baranda (256 cal position provide the located 2km from Opovo square metres), which opportunity for the de- occupies plot of 1,442 velopment of the food square metres. This fa- processing industry. It is important to stress cility could be used for business purposes and is that Opovo boasts organic production of white available for lease. The municipality’s General CONTACT pumpkin – a synonym for healthy food. Plan for Overall Resources envisages the open- Zoran Tasić, Head of Economy and ing of a contemporary spa in Baranda, an area Finance INDUSTRIAL ZONE naturally awash with medicinal mud (peloid). Borisa Kidrica 10, 26204 Opovo The plan is to build an industrial zone on land Furthermore, the municipality has authored a Vojvodina, Serbia located two kilometres from Opovo and one project entitled ‘Design of the Tamiš Riverside Tel: +381-13-681-030; 681-142 kilometre from Baranda. There is also a plan for Developing Fishing Tourism’. Mob: +381-63-1060-340 to form a land complex consisting of 25 new Email: [email protected] building plots, where business facilities dealing PERMITS AND DEADLINES Url: www.opovo.org.rs in food processing, raw material and finished Investors can get all necessary permits and Languages: Serbian and English product storage and other ancillary activities are documents in six to seven months’ time.

Vojvodina 2009/2010 The Investors guide / 55 PANČEVO DOORWAY TO EUROPE Pančevo is the administrative, economic and cultural centre of South Banat

ančevo is located at the confluence of INDUSTRIAL ZONE the rivers Tamiš and Danube, on the Pančevo’s planned greenfield zones are defined very edge of the Pannonian Plain. It landscapes with the possibility of constructing is the administrative, economic and commercial, industrial or tourist premises, as well cultural centre of South Banat and as units for other purposes satisfying the criteria of oneP of Serbia’s most important industrial centres. environmental protection. At present, we are able The City of Pančevo, with its nine satellite vil- to offer the following locations: Industrial zone lages, covers an area of 755km2 and has a popu- “Mali Rit” (64 hectares; sports and business); lation of 128,447. It is just 15km from Belgrade Zone beside the Topola settlement and Danube and 40km from Nikola Tesla Airport. It has Harbour (81 hectares; production and goods good road and rail connections with Belgrade transport); Zone beside the Danube, south of the and lies along the main road E-70 to Romania. petrochemical complex (industrial and produc- VESNA MARTINOVIĆ, Pan-European Corridor 10 passes only 17km tion zone for IT, textile, metal and trade); Zone MAYOR OF PANČEVO: from the city and Pančevo is on Pan-European at the southern border of the General plan, beside Corridor 7, which makes the city’s links to the Danube (90 hectares; agricultural process- “We are open for a Central and Southeast Europe very attractive for ing, warehousing and sporting activities); Zone constructive dialogue with business. The port of Pančevo is the most up- Kudeljarski nasip (4.6 hectares; production ac- each potential investor in stream port on the Danube able to support an- tivities zone including area for small businesses); order to set terms of co- chorage of river/ Strelište Sports operation.” sea vessels with Centre; Strelište a gross weight of Market Complex; 5,000 tonnes at any Hippodrome pet- water level. Some rol station; Kotez 10% of Pančevo’s 1 Fabeg; Kotez workforce have a 2 Sports Centre; college or universi- Gornji grad Local ty diploma – much Community and a higher than the na- Local Community tional average. Centre.

MUNICIPAL INCENTIVES ECONOMY FOR The most important INVESTORS economic branch- The city of great investment In addition to na- es in our city are tional incentives, crude oil process- opportunities investors are of- ing, production of fered local lev- plastic mass, artifi- el incentives for cial fertilisers, aluminium and textiles, as well as production investments (a city resolution has CONTACT the fashion industry and agriculture. The city ar- been passed to decrease the land fee on the ba- Vesna Martinović, Mayor of Pančevo ea has around 60,000 hectares of the best quali- sis of employee numbers). Trg kralja Petra I 2-4, ty arable land, while Pančevo has great potential 26000 Pančevo, in renewable sources of energy, particularly wind INVESTMENTS TO DATE Vojvodina, Serbia and biomass energy. Investors in clean technolo- The top investors so far are AD Vojvodinaput, Tel/Fax: + 381 13 346 393; 343 222 gies are offered priority. Pančevo is Serbia’s big- Messer–Tehnogas, HIP Azotara–Arvi, Austrubau– Email: [email protected] gest petrochemical centre and is also known for Konstruktor and Utva Fluid. We are open for a Url: www.pancevo.rs its metal processing industry, timber production, constructive dialogue with potential investors to Languages: All the development of CAD CAM technology, light set terms of co-operation that will meet the needs textiles and the leather tanning industry. of the investors and the city of Pančevo.

56 / The Investors guide Vojvodina 2009/2010 PEĆINCI SHARE SUCCESS WITH THE SUCCESSFUL Investors that have already invested here are our best reference

he Municipality of Pećinci cov- favourable than in the case of locations along- ers an area of 483.65 square kil- side the E-70 motorway. ometres and has 21,506 inhabitants. It’s favourable geographi- INCENTIVES FOR INVESTORS cal position, close proximity to Our regulation and utilisation fees for con- TBelgrade, diverse natural resources and the struction land are stimulating and several special Obedska bara nature reserve are just times lower than those of neighbouring mu- some of the natural and economic lures of the nicipalities. This also applies to utility fees. municipality of Pećinci. From the moment an investor decides to invest in the municipality, he is given full sup- SINIŠAVUKOV, PRESIDENT port starting with finding an adequate loca- MUNICIPAL ECONOMY OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF The E-70 motorway (Pan-European Corridor tion, touring the location, providing informa- 10) runs through the municipality, prodiving tion on relevant fees and taxes that the local PEĆINCI: an important line of communication and trans- authorities charge, meeting the municipal au- “we are obliged to help you port that connects our municipality with the thorities and meeting the head of the munic- to invest.” market of several million consumers. Over 30 ipal Spatial Planning Department. The lo- greenfield investments, worth close to €250 cal administration has drawn up all neces- million, have been implemented in the munic- sary construction prerequisites by adopting ipality to dater. We have operators in the food the planning and technical documentation, and metal processing industries, the chemi- as well as investing in infrastructure and re- cals industry, construction, logistics and dis- membering that we are obliged to help you tribution centres, and to invest. Investors that even the film industry. have already invested here are our best refer- INDUSTRIAL ZONE ence. We invite you to The municipality’s spa- invest in the municipal- tial plan defines work ity of Pećinci and share zones over a total ar- your success with the ea of 1,800 hectares. Regulation & utilisation successful. Our exclusive work zone, located along- fees for construction PERMITS AND side E-70 motorway land are stimulating and DEADLINES (near the village of The legal deadline for Šimanovci), occupies competitive issuing a building per- CONTACT an area of around 900 mit is 15 days from the Radivoj Milošević, Director of the hectares and is only 24 day the documentation Pećinci Development Agency kilometres from Belgrade and 15 kilometres is submitted. In practice, the Spatial Planning Slobodana Bajića 5 from Nikola Tesla International Airport. The Department issues the permit one to three days 22410 Pećinci, zone is partially equipped with infrastructure, before the legal deadline expires. The permit is Vojvodina, Serbia it has access roads and we are currently con- valid for two years and provides the basis for Tel: +381-22-86-950; +381-22-86-950 structing gas distribution and sewage systems. writing the main project. The investor spends Mob: +381-64 898 3623 The plan is also to continue asphalting the in- most time acquiring various approvals from pub- Email: [email protected] ternal roads. We have written a detailed regu- lic enterprises and state institutions, which are Url: www.pecinci.org lation plan covering the whole zone. There are out of the municipality’s jurisdiction. Practice Languages: Serbian, English, German also working zones in the central part of the has shown that it takes three to five months to and Italian municipality, where land lease fees are more receive all of these approvals.

Vojvodina 2009/2010 The Investors guide / 57 PLANDIŠTE GREAT TOURIST POTENTIAL Rich hunting grounds and recently discovered thermal springs add to our great tourist potential landište is in southeast Vojvodina. tions, as well as a gas pipeline and a fibre optic It covers an area of 383km² and is cable, are a hundred metres from the site. The 120km from Novi Sad and 125km necessary planning is currently being devel- from Belgrade airport. It has a pop- oped for a sewage system. The permitted level ZORAN VORKAPIĆ, ulation of 13,377 (1,911 registered of occupation is 70%; construction index: 1.5. PRESIDENT OF THE Punemployed). It lies along the border with LOCATION 2: Industrial zone for small MUNICIPALITY OF Romania and is only 80km from Belgrade; it scale industries, (plot cadastral reg. no. PLANDIŠTE: is intersected by the Zrenjanin-Vršac motor- 1395/1 and 1396) – Plandište; Area: 3.3 “The food processing industry way, the regional road connecting Plandište hectares; Type of ownership: State proper- to Belgrade and the strategic Zrenjanin-Bela ty; Intended use: Construction of petrol sta- is well developed.” Crkva railway. . tion/business premises. This site also stretches along regional road MUNICIPAL M-7/1. Power and wa- ECONOMY ter supply connections, Agriculture is the main as well as a gas pipeline branch of Plandište’s and a fibre optic cable, economy. The food are a hundred metres processing industry is from the site and there is well developed, with a also no sewage system. flourmill and the dairy However, the necessary industry represent- planning and regulatory ing the most impor- documentation exists. tant production lines, LOCATION 3: Industrial while plastic pack- zone for small scale in- ing production and the Plastic packing production dustries, (plot cadas- textile industry are al- and the textile industry are tral reg. no. 2430/1) – so well developed. Plandište; Area: 11 hec- Seven beautiful cas- well developed tares; Type of ownership: tles represent our im- State property; Intended portant architectur- use: Construction of in- al and historical heritage of the 19th and 20th dustrial premises. This site is 500m from re- centuries, while rich hunting grounds and regional road M-7/1 and 100m from the region- cently discovered thermal springs add to our al road Plandište-Alibunar to Belgrade. An ac- CONTACT great tourist potential. cess road already exists, while power and water supply connection, as well as a gas pipeline Zoran Vorkapić, President of the INDUSTRIAL ZONE and a fibre optic cable, are 100m from the site. Municipality LOCATION 1: Industrial zone for small scale A sewage system doesn’t exist. The construc- Vojvode Putnika 38, 26360 Plandište industries location - Plandište; Area: 11 hec- tion index is 1.5 and the permitted level of oc- Vojvodina, Serbia tares; Type of ownership: State property; cupation is 70%. Tel: +381-13-861-033 Intended use: Construction of petrol station Fax: +381-13-861-134 and business premises. PERMITS AND DEADLINES Email: [email protected] This site borders regional road M-7/1 and is The shortest possible period required to ob- Url: www.plandiste.com 1km from the regional road Plandište-Alibunar tain all required permits and approvals for con- Languages: Serbian and English to Belgrade. Power and water supply connec- struction on the site is two days..

58 / The Investors guide Vojvodina 2009/2010 RUMA SOLID INFRASTRUCTURE The municipality has around 2,000 hectares of available land at its disposal, which can be used as industrial zones

uma is located in central Srem and The East industrial zone is located in the east- occupies an area of 582 square ern part of the town and has excellent access to kilometres. The municipality has the M-21 main road, as well as regional roads 60,006 inhabitants and ecompass- R-106 and R-103. This work zone stretches GORAN VUKOVIĆ, es 16 towns and villages. across 40 hectares of land. The zone has a wa- PRESIDENT OF THE R ter supply network, a sewage system and inter- MUNICIPALITY OF RUMA: MUNICIPAL ECONOMY nal transport infrastructure. This zone is suit- “Our Spatial Plan defines five Apart from a well developed agriculture sec- able for the development of tertiary activities work zones.” tor, the economic branches that are also ac- like small production, retail and transport active in the municipality include leather tan- tivities. The South industrial zone covers an ar- ning, rubber and footware making, production ea of around 40 hectares in a construction sec- of construction materi- tion. The zone has ac- als, metal processing, cess to R-103 and R-106 graphics, the food in- regional roads and is in dustry, transport, retail close proximity to the trade, crafts and cater- M21 main road (con- ing.Several factors connecting Novi Sad and tribute to the fact that Šabac). The South-West Ruma is a prominent industrial zone occupies location on the invest- an area of 37 hectares in ment map of Serbia. a construction section. Firstly, there is Ruma’s It has access to both close proximity to met- the R-103 and R-106 ropolitan areas like Our East industrial zone regional roads and is the cities of Belgrade suitable for production (50 kilometres) and stretches across 40 and processing activi- Novi Sad (35 kilome- ties, service providers tres). The Nikola Tesla hectares of land and storage. The zone is Airport is only 35 kil- equipped infrastructur- ometres away, while ally. The West industri- the E-70 motorway and the Corridor 10 rail- al zone covers an area of 20 hectares in a con- way line both run through Ruma’s outskirts. struction section. This zone also has access to Moreover, a section of the main M-21 road R-103 and R-106 regional roads and is suitable (Novi Sad – Šabac) runs through the munici- for secondary economic activities, such as pro- pality. duction, processing and storage of goods and raw materials. The outer area Work zone is lo- CONTACT INDUSTRIAL ZONE cated beyond the construction section, which Goran Vuković, municipal president Ruma’s infrastructural network boasts high ca- borders its northern part, and is connected in Glavna 155, 22400 Ruma, pacity electricity stations, a good quality wa- the east to the M-21 road, in the south with the Vojvodina, Serbia; ter supply system, gas sub-stations, gas and E-70 motorway and in the west to the town of Tel: +381-22-478-314 sewage systems and digital telecommunica- Ruma. This work zone occupies an area of 450 Fax: +381-0-22-479-588 tion lines. The municipality has around 2,000 hectares and is suitable for production and oth- Email: [email protected] hectares of available land at its disposal, which er business activities requiring larger areas or Url: www.ruma.rs can be used as commercial zones. The Spatial demanding more environmentally friendly in- Languages: Serbian and English Plan defines five work zones: frastructure and transport facilitites..

Vojvodina 2009/2010 The Investors guide / 59 SEČANj TOP DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL Sečanj’s industrial zone location has been set aside for construction of industrial premises or to house SMEs and warehouses ečanj is located in eastern Banat. INDUSTRIAL ZONE It covers an area of 523km² and is LOCATION 1: West district – Sečanj; Total ar- comprised of the following settle- ea: 36.02 hectares; Type of ownership: State ments: Banatska Dubica, Banatski owned; Facilities on the site: 2 hectares, 27aa- Despotovac, Boka, Busenj, cre 72m2; Intended use: Construction of in- PREDRAG MILOŠEVIĆ, SJarkovac, Jaša Tomić, Konak, Krajišnik, dustrial premises, SME’s, warehouses. The re- PRESIDENT OF THE Neuzina, Sutjeska, Šurjan, with Sečanj as its ad- gional road Zrenjanin-Vršac passes by this site, MUNICIPALITY OF SEČANJ: ministrative centre. Sečanj is 70km from Novi while the Zrenjanin-Vršac railroad runs along “agriculture is certainly the Sad and 110km from Belgrade airport. Sečanj’s the north side of the site. Apart from two factories already working in the zone, one plot is main branch of the economy...” 11 settlements have a combined population of 16,377. The municipality’s multinational struc- leased and will house a new factory for cattle ture comprises a majority of Serbs, followed food. The access road is Zrenjanin – Vršac and by Hungarian and a bypass is planned in the Romanian minorities. future. Power connec- Currently, 2,646 of the tion (transformer) is pro- municipality’s working vided in the zone. Plans population of 10,476 are in place to install wa- are unemployed. The ter supply connection and Zrenjanin-Sečanj- an optical fibre cable. A Vršac motorway and gas pipeline is provid- five regional roads in- ed, though it is necessary tersect Sečanj, which to build a more powerful borders Romania. Our station. Installation of a two railway routes: sewage system is current- are Zrenjanin-Sečanj- ly underway. The neces- Vršac and Sečanj-Jaša Sečanj has great potential sary planning and regu- Tomić. to develop hunting & latory documentation already exists. The permit- MUNICIPAL ECON- fishing ted occupation level is OMY 70% and the construction Sečanj municipali- index 2. ty is a medium-developed municipality in the context of Vojvodina. The area with the great- INCENTIVES FOR INVESTORS est development potential within the munici- Land can be leased for a 99-year period. CONTACT pality is around the town of Sečanj. Sečanj’s waters are rich in fish, providing great poten- PERMITS AND DEADLINES Predrag Milošević, Municipal President tial for fishing tourism. However, agriculture The legal period necessary for obtaining all re- Vožda Karađorđa 57, is certainly the main branch of the economy, quired permits and approvals is 60 days. 23240 Sečanj, employing the largest part of the local popu- Vojvodina, Serbia lation. Oil and natural gas exploration began INVESTMENTS TO DATE Tel: +381-23-841-111; 841 410 in the mid-19th century and nowadays, due to The foreign companies operating in the mu- Fax: +381-23-842-031 large areas under forest and rich watercours- nicipality are CIMOS, Slovenian metal indus- Email: [email protected] es, the Municipality of Sečanj has great poten- try, and Poteza Adriatic Fund B.V. Amsterdam, Url: www.secanj.rs tial for the development of hunting and fish- Holland (farming). Languages: English ing tourism.

60 / The Investors guide Vojvodina 2009/2010 SENTA FAVOURABLE INVESTMENT CLIMATE The municipality off ers many exemptions and stimulating investment incentives

he Municipality of Senta is situat- INCENTIVES FOR INVESTORS ed in northeast Bačka in northern Following the municipal authorities’ decision Vojvodina and North Banat County. of 29th December 2008, potential investors It has 25,568 inhabitants and occu- are offered many stimulating investment in- pies an area of 293.4 km2. centives, such as exemption from paying local T utility fees for a period of three years on con- ZOLTAN PEK, PRESIDENT MUNICIPAL ECONOMY dition that an investor provides permanent em- OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF Senta is located on an important intersection of ployment for at least five people. There are al- SENTA: roads. The M-24 main road and regional roads so many other incentives available. “We have two industrial R-119, R-119.1 and The municipality has zones.” R-122 pass through the a long tradition and municipality, while our clear vision of the fu- proximity to the border ture. It has been mak- with Hungary is one ing progress in achiev- of the municipality’s ing sustainable econom- strategic advantages. ic development year- There is also the River on-year. The munici- Tisa, which has an in- pal authorities are try- ternational jetty suita- ing to create as favourable for reloading cargo ble a climate as possible and also a terminal for for investors who plan containers, construc- to start doing their busi- tion materials, liquid ness in Senta and, thus, fuel, etc. contribute to the munic- The processing indus- ipality’s economic de- try is the most impor- velopment. tant economic branch, making up 50% of the All required business PERMITS AND DEAD- municipality’s reve- permits are issued within LINES nue. The municipality’s in- CONTACT ternal organisation is a month Zoltan Pek, Sent Municipal President INDUSTRIAL ZONE extremely efficient and 1 Glavni trg, 24400 Senta, The Senta municipal- professional, ensur- Vojvodina, Serbia ity has two industrial zones, one in the West ing that all required permits are issued with- Tel: +381-24-812-636, and one in the South. The West industrial zone in a month. Moreover, the municipal authori- Mob: +381-64-25-97-701 stretches across 38 hectares, while the South in- ties can assist investors in establishing contacts Email: [email protected] dustrial zone occupies an area of 125 hectares. with other relevant authorities. Ilona Lenđel, head of the economic de- Both sites are equipped with the necessary in- partment frastructure. In order to expand the South zone, INVESTMENTS TO DATE Tel. +381-24-827-428, the municipality bought a former hemp factory The following companies have made signifi- Mob: +381-63-1980-387 which is suitable for a brownfield investment, cant investments in Senta in the last few years: Email: [email protected] while there are other unoccupied land plots that JTI (Japan Tobacco International), Alltech Url: www. zenta-senta.co.rs are ideal for greenfield investments. The total Fermin – yeast producer, TE-TO – sugar refin- Languages: English, Hungarian and surface of the factory and accompanying land is ery and many others. German 20.29 hectares.

Vojvodina 2009/2010 The Investors guide / 61 SOMBOR FAVOURABLE POSITION Almost all Sombor’s territory can be utilised for agricultural production he City of Sombor covers an area ities. Land can be leased for of up to 50 years of 1,178km², stretching across the and the required planning and regulatory docu- Danube River Basin to the west mentation already exists as part of the General and undulating hills to the east. Development Plan of Sombor, as well as a de- Belgrade airport is 175km from tailed regulatory plan. TSombor and Novi Sad is 94km away. The city LOCATION 2: Outskirts of the settlement DUŠAN JOVIĆ, MAYOR OF has a population of 97,263 (10,794 registered – Bački Monoštor; Total area: 6 hectares, 20 SOMBOR: unemployed). Sombor is along Pan-European acres; Type of ownership: Private property; “The food processing industry Corridor 7 (Danube) and has a very favourable Intended use: Construction of industrial plants is well developed in the area.” position. The City is well connected regionally and business premises. and is 220km from Budapest. This site contains one constructed object of 1,000m², has a power and water supply sys- MUNICIPAL ECONOMY tem, as well as a telecommunications connec- Almost all of the ter- tion. Installation of a gas ritory Sombor occu- pipeline and sewage sys- pies can be utilised for tem is planned for 2009. agricultural produc- It is possible to purchase tion. Furthermore, a the land. The required favourable raw mate- planning and regulatory rials’ base ensures that documentation already the food processing exists. industry is well de- LOCATION 3: Outskirts veloped. Additionally, of the settlement – Bački car parts manufactur- Monoštor; Total area: 11 ing, footwear and the hectares, 40 acres; Type textile industry, leath- of ownership: Private er goods’ production, Sombor is 175km from property; Intended use: timber/wood process- Belgrade and 220km from Construction of indus- ing and shipbuilding trial plants and business are equally important. Budapest premises. Sombor’s cultural her- This site contains two itage provides the base constructed objects for its tourist offer, while Bezdanska Spa is al- (5,000m² and 1,000m²) and has a power and so very important. water supply system, as well as telecommunications connection. Installation of a gas pipe- INDUSTRIAL ZONE line and sewage system is planned for 2009. LOCATION 1 - Site: Industrial Zone, (South It is possible to purchase the land and required CONTACT III) – Sombor; Area: 240 hectares, 50 acres; planning and regulatory documentation al- Dušan Jović, Mayor Type of ownership: State and private; Intended ready exists. Trg Cara Uroša 1, 25000 Sombor use: Construction of industrial plants. This site Vojvodina, Serbia runs alongside the M-18 regional road. An in- PERMITS AND DEADLINES Tel: +381-25-468-133 dustrial rail line is available on the site (recon- The shortest period required to obtain all re- Email: [email protected] struction required) and a freight rail station quired permits and approvals for construction Url: www.so-sombor.com is 5km away. There are 15 completed struc- on the South III Industrial Zone is 30 days, Languages: Hungarian and English tures on the site and a customs office. The while approvals for the other two sites take 90 site is fully equipped with infrastructure util- days.

62 / The Investors guide Vojvodina 2009/2010 SRBOBRAN SUITABLE FOR INDUSTRY The municipality has two industrial zones, one of which is entirely equipped in terms of infrastructure rbobran is situated in northern in the west of the municipality, alongside the Vojvodina, 33km from Novi Sad motorway and M3 main road. It stretches over and almost 100km from Belgrade. 60 hectares and the municipality has written a The E-75 motorway, M3 and M22 detailed regulatory plan for it. The utility infra- main roads all pass through the structure in this zone is currently under con- BRANKO GAJIN, Smunicipality, as do regional roads R129 and struction. The second industrial zone is in the PRESIDENT OF THE R-120. The DTD Canal also runs through south of the municipality, on the outskirts of MUNICIPALITY OF Srbobran, while borders with Hungary, the Srbobran construction zone alongside the SRBOBRAN: M22 main road and R-129 regional road. It oc- Romania and Croatia are 70 kilometres away. “It is particularly cupies close to 90 hectares, with 30 hectares MUNICIPAL ECONOMY state-owned and, thus, at the disposal of the noteworthy that land The most important economic branches are municipality. This zone has adequate infra- plots can be leased free of agriculture and food structure and local au- charge.” processing. Srbobran is thorities plan to extend rich in high quality ara- the road network, build ble land, has a multitude a hydro network and of waterways and a good new transformer sta- climate. The municipal- tions. ity has thermal springs with favourable temper- INCENTIVES FOR ature, ground water is INVESTORS usually used to irrigate The municipality offers crops, while the Great investors state-owned Bačka Canal is used for land in the south indus- water transport. The oth- trial zone that can be er economic branches leased free of charge in the municipality are The municipality can offer for an 80-year period if wood processing, furni- investors state-owned the investor employs 17 ture production, rubber workers residing in the accessories production land plots municipality per hectare and construction busi- of land. ness. There are oil deposits and larger gas deposits, which are cur- DEADLINES AND PERMITS CONTACT rently being exploited, while clay is widely used All required permits are issued within the le- Dragan Šarčev, head of municipal ad- in the municipality. The municipality’s geograph- gally defined deadlines, providing that the doc- ministration, Municipality of Srbobran ical position, raw material base (used by the food umentation submitted is complete. The Act on 2, Trg slobode, 21480 Srbobran processing industry), network of roads and prox- Urban Planning Conditions, or the urban plan- Vojvodina, Serbia imity to metropolitan areas are all good prereq- ning excerpt, is issued within 30 days, while a Tel: +381-21-731-079; uisites for building industrial facilities. It is par- building permit is issued within 15 days. Fax: +381-21-731-077 ticularly noteworthy that land plots can be leased Mob: +381-63-10-44-089 for free. INVESTMENTS TO DATE Email: [email protected] Investors in the Municipality of Srbobran are Url: www.srbobran.rs INDUSTRIAL ZONE Austrotherm d.o.o. (Srbobran, Vrbaški put bb) Languages: Serbian and English Srbobran has two industrial zones. The first is and Phiwa from Subotica.

Vojvodina 2009/2010 The Investors guide / 63 SREMSKA MITROVICA GREAT POSITION Sremska Mitrovica’s most signifi cant economic branches are food processing, metal and wood processing, shipbuilding and agriculture

remska Mitrovica is the adminis- INDUSTRIAL ZONE trative centre of the Vojvodina re- Sremska Mitrovica has fully equipped indus- gion of Srem. The municipality trial zones. One zone is located along the in- covers 76,153 hectares, has 88,745 ternational motorway (Sever) and the other is inhabitants and is a conurbation positioned at the entrance to the city from the Sof three towns (Sremska Mitrovica, Laćarak direction of Šabac (Jezero). Both industrial and Mačvanska Mitrovica) and 23 villag- zones have adequate infrastructure (electricity, es. In accordance with the Law on Territorial water supply, sewage, gas, telephone and in- Organisation, the Serbian Government opted ternet connections). The Sever industrial zone to grant Sremska Mitrovica city status. stretches across 280,000 square metres, while BRANISLAV NEDIMOVIĆ, Sremska Mitrovica is only 60km from Belgrade, Jezero covers 240,000 square metres. SREMSKA MITROVICA 55km from Novi Sad, 30km from Republika Srpska and 35km from Bosnia & Herzegovina. INCENTIVES FOR INVESTORS MAYOR: An international motorway along Pan- The initial price of land is €2.67m2. There is a “Both industrial zones have European Corridor possibility to amend the adequate infrastructure.” 10 runs alongside business purpose of the Sremska Mitrovica. land and the municipal- The Belgrade – ity has adopted all rele- Thessaloniki railway vant planning acts, en- passes through the abling construction to city, which also boasts commence immediately a harbour on the left after purchasing land. An bank of the Sava. investor is not obliged to pay a construction MUNICIPAL ECONOMY land fee to cover utili- Sremska Mitrovica’s ty expenses, providing most significant eco- he hires over 100 peo- nomic branches are Sremska Mitrovica has ple in his production fa- food processing, met- appointed a taskforce to cilities or purchases over al and wood process- 2,000m2 of land. If an ing, shipbuilding and assist investors investor buys a facility agriculture. The av- bigger than 2,000m2 and erage monthly sala- hires over 30 workers, he ry is 24,272 RSD. The education structure of is granted a repayment period of 10 years, with the unemployed in Sremska Mitrovica shows a three-year grace period. The municipality has that 29.32% have completed three years of put together a taskforce to assist investors ob- high school, 27.17% have graduated high tain the required documentation in the shortest school, 1.08% have a junior college diploma, possible period. The municipal authorities take CONTACT while 3.13% are university graduates. Sremska great care of investors in Sremska Mitrovica, Branislav Nedimović, Mayor Mitrovica has excellent natural, cultural, histor- since they are an excellent recommendation for 13, Svetog Dimitrija Street, 22000 ic and tourist potentials, which all represent ex- any future investments. Sremska Mitrovica, Vojvodina, Serbia cellent development possibilities. The town is Tel: +381-022-610-572 also home to the ancient Roman imperial palace INVESTMENTS TO DATE Email: [email protected] of Sirmium, special nature reserve ‘Zasavica’, The following companies have invested Url: www. sremskamitrovica.org.rs monasteries on the Fruška Gora, the River Sava, in Sremska Mitrovica: Moeller, Boxmark, Languages: Serbian, English, German etc. Sremska Mitrovica is also a multi-cultural Metafler Slaviamed, Mitsides point, OMV, city, just like most contemporary cities. Mercator-Rodić, Tuš, Delta and Interex..

64 / The Investors guide Vojvodina 2009/2010 SREMSKI KARLOVCI TARGETING TOURISM Four defi ned sites constitute the organisational layout of Sremski Karlovci’s industrial zone concept, enabling the phased implementation of various contents he Municipality of Sremski sports tourism, such as nautical tourism, cater- Karlovci is located in the extreme ing, sports associations, fishing, accommoda- northeast of Srem on the slopes of tion and a sales area. Here two existing facili- MILENKO FILIPOVIĆ, Fruška Gora, beside the Danube ties shall be preserved: the Sports Fishermen’s PRESIDENT OF THE River. It spreads over an area of Association ‘Dunav’ (Danube) and a business MUNICIPALITY OF T5,054 hectares and is home to 8,839 inhabit- facility with a fishing tackle shop. The sec- SREMSKI KARLOVCI: ants. It is some ten kilometres away from Novi ond site, an area of around three hectares, is “The municipality has set Sad, and 57 km from Belgrade. The town is planned to be set aside for sports and recreation aside an area next to the situated along the international road M-22, activities, primarily for the construction of a Belgrade–Subotica, as sports centre, including Danube for the development well as next to the in- a football field, hand- of a sports-recreation ternational railway line ball and tennis courts, centre.” Istanbul–Warsaw. as well as other accompanying elements. The MUNICIPAL third space, an area of ECONOMY around six hectares, in- The municipality is ide- cludes planned units ally located and has nu- like a campground, a merous opportunities beach area for caravan to attract tourists, busi- camping, trailers and nesses and potential in- tents, tourism facili- vestors. The municipal- ties, catering and sup- ity has set aside an ar- The municipality is ideally plies, as well as busi- ea next to the Danube located and has numerous ness facilities. One and for the development of a half hectares are in- a sports-recreation cen- opportunities to attract tended for beach space, tre. This very attrac- for which special regu- tive space covers a to- tourists, businesses and lations are planned. tal area of around 20.40 potential investors The largest part of the hectares. Of this total, third area consists of a 13.84 hectares is to be forest vegetation belt, designated as riverbank area, while around six- which contains a campground with space for and-a-half hectares will be water surface area, tents and a plateau for caravans. The fourth CONTACT i.e. the Danube. These components, as well as space, covering around five hectares, has Dejana Đoković, Municipal Manageress the construction of a marina nearby, will ena- been set aside for settlement to house week- Trg Branka Radičevića 1, 21205 ble the development of motorboat tourism. end fishermen. The construction of bunga- Sremski Karlovci, Vojvodina, Serbia lows grouped into three rows is planned for Tel: +381-21-685-30-00 INDUSTRIAL ZONE the settlement. The fishermen weekend settle- Mob: +381-64-40-40-462 Four defined sites characterise the spatial or- ment is located in the forest vegetation belt. Email: [email protected] ganisation of this concept, enabling phased im- Preliminary urban solutions propose around Url: www.sremski-karlovci.org.rs plementation of planned contents. The first site, 30 fishermen houses, each on a base area of Languages: Serbian, English and Russian an area of around 3.23 hectares, is intended for up to 30 square metres.

Vojvodina 2009/2010 The Investors guide / 65 STARA PAZOVA SPECIAL INCENTIVES IN THE PIPELINE Aside from possibilities of investing in industrial capacities, we should mention the possibilities of agriculture, tourism and residential construction tara Pazova is situated in Southeast INDUSTRIAL ZONE Srem and has an outstanding geo- Work zones have been defined according to graphical position, lying as it does Stara Pazova’s Spatial Plan until 2025. In the GORAN JOVIĆ, just 30km from Belgrade and 40km town of Stara Pazova there are the North work PRESIDENT OF THE from Novi Sad. All important roads zone (85 hectares, partially equipped), the West MUNICIPALITY OF STARA runS through the municipality: the Belgrade to work zone (58 hectares, equipped); East work PAZOVA: Zagreb motorway (E-70), which is part of zone (108 hectares, partially equipped), the „The National Home of Corridor 10, the Belgrade – Novi Sad motorway South West work zone (376 hectares, partially (E-75), the M22/1 main road and R-106 and equipped) and the Volarsko polje entrepreneur- Football is going to be R-121 regional roads. The international railway ial zone (123 hectares, partially equipped). This constructed in Stara Pazova, connects Stara Pazova to Subotica and further marks a total surface area of 750 hectares. marking an investment to Munich in the north, and to Niš and Greece The town of Nova Pazova has a work zone worth ten million Euros.” in the south. Nikola Tesla International Airport in Block 25 (58 hectares, equipped), work is just 25km from the centre of Stara Pazova, zone Block 18 (6.7 hectares, equipped), the while the Batajnica military airport is only eight Berbernica entrepreneurial zone (12 hectares, kilometres away. The Danube runs through the equipped) and a multifunctional work zone (50 eastern section of the municipality, which en- hectares, unequipped). This covers a total of sures Stara Pazova is fully integrated into the 126.7 hectares. transport network. The The village of Krnješevci Municipality occupies boasts the South work an area of 351km2 and zone (637 hectares, comprises a total of mostly unequipped), three towns and six while the Central work villages. According to zone is a special non-ur- the last census (April ban work zone that’s ex- 2002), 70,000 people territorial to the towns live in the municipal- and villages (350 hec- ity. tares, unequipped).

MUNICIPAL Investment possibilities INCENTIVES FOR ECONOMY INVESTORS Aside from possi- pertain to agriculture and The municipality is cur- bilities for investing construction rently working on devis- in industrial capaci- ing an incentives plan for ties, we should men- investors who opt to in- tion the possibility of investing in agriculture, vest in the municipality of Stara Pazova. CONTACT tourism and residential construction, particular- Goran Jović, municipal president ly considering the close proximity of regional INVESTMENTS TO DATE 11, Svetosavska, 22300 Stara Pazova centres (Belgrade and Novi Sad), as well as the The top investors in the municipality are Milšped, Vojvodina, Serbia fact that 24km of the Danube run through the Gorenje, Dewaco–MAN, Delta holding, Alumil, Tel: +381-22-310-051, 310-170 municipality. Nestle, Husqvarna, Volvo and Mercedes. Email: [email protected] So far, several large investments have been In July 2009, the National Home of Football Url: www.starapazova.eu made in agricultural and residential capacities, will be constructed in Stara Pazova, marking Languages: English and Slovakian and we believe this tendency will continue. an investment worth ten million Euros.

66 / The Investors guide Vojvodina 2009/2010 SUBOTICA DECISIVE LEADER IN ECONOMIC GROWTH The dominant economic branches are agriculture, food production and processing, electro-industry, metal and chemical processing and the service sector he town and municipality of plan foresees the construction of four hotels, a Subotica is Serbia’s most north- congress centre, a golf course with villas and erly borough, situated 10 km bungalows, an aqua park, thermal pools, tennis from the international border and other sport courts, as well as a number of with Hungary. Thanks to its ge- restaurants, coffee bars and other offers. Tographical position and hard working citizens, Subotica has become the commercial, adminis- INDUSTRIAL ZONE trative and cultural centre of North Bačka. The region of Subotica has a long busi- SAŠA VUČINIĆ, MAYOR OF ness tradition. The most prevalent economic SUBOTICA: MUNICIPAL ECONOMY branches are agriculture, food processing and The dominant econom- production, the elec- “Efficient and professional ic branches are agricul- trical, metal process- administration.” ture, food production ing and chemical in- and processing, elec- dustries. The electrical tro-industry, metal and and metallurgy indus- chemical processing tries have a long tradi- and the service sector. tion in Subotica and the Subotica is well-known local authorities have for its strong brands in made a number of stra- the bakery, confection- tegic documents to sat- ary and dairy indus- isfy the needs of de- try, as well as produc- velopment. There are a tion of wine, alcohol The region of Subotica number of projects in and non-alcohol bever- the area of public utili- ages, organic food pro- has a long business ty infrastructure, which duction, graphic de- tradition are open to different sign, the clothing in- forms of partnership dustry, plastic produc- and investments. tion/processing and civil engineering. INCENTIVES FOR INVESTORS CONTACT TOURISM Subotica guarantees potential investors an ef- Saša Vučinić, Mayor of Subotica Tourism represents an enormous potential, as ficient and professional administration and Trg slobode 1, 24000 Subotica, confirmed by the tourism development strategy adherence to the limits prescribed by law for Vojvodina, Serbia, of the Republic of Serbia, which puts Subotica obtaining necessary permits and documenta- Tel: +381-24-666-677 and Palić in the first four priority areas. The tion. Among the reasons for investors to opt Email: [email protected] Master plan envisages the development of for Subotica are: a tax-free zone; educated and Url: www.subotica.rs modern hotel facilities and other tourist infra- hard-working people; 200 hectares of building Department of Local Economic structure, as well as a number of other contents land for greenfield investments and an indus- Development and services on the level of the most modern trial park (being prepared); The Palić Master Tel: +381-24-626-974 tourist standards, enabling investors to oper- Plan (tourism development plan over 340 hec- Email: [email protected] ate in a profitable business environment during tares); special discounts for investors; good Url: www.suboticainvest.com the whole year. The goal of this development strategic location for business development; Languages: Serbian, Hungarian and project is to make Palić internationally recog- professional and effective administration; ed- English nisable as a spa and wellness destination. The ucational and scientific institutions.

Vojvodina 2009/2010 The Investors guide / 67 ŠID BORDER MUNICIPALITY Šid’s exceptional geostrategic position has been severely underexploited in the previous period he Municipality of Šid borders from Sarajevo and 300 km from Zagreb. Croatia and Bosnia’s Republika The municipality is also intersected by the Srpska. The municipality occu- main railway line linking Belgrade, Šid and NATAŠA CVJETKOVIĆ, pies an area of 687km2, is com- the state border – going on to link Serbia to PRESIDENT OF THE prised of 18 rural local communi- Republika Srpska and Croatia – as well as the MUNICIPALITY OF ŠID: Tties and the town of Šid and, according to the single-track railway linking Šid to Bijeljina “The railway station in Šid 2002 census, has a population of 38,973. (Republika Srpska). The railway station in has the status of a border Šid has the status of a border station and is BORDER ZONE equipped with adequately equipped service station and is equipped with The municipality has a total of eight border departments. adequately equipped service crossings and our pri- The River Sava is also departments.” ority in the coming pe- used for transport and riod is to complete the the development of more utility infrastructure active river transport is and modernisation of closely related to better the border railway sta- utilisation of the Sava, tions in Šid (building as are plans to construct a station terminal, ex- piers at appropriate loca- tending the railway tions. tracks, etc.). The local electricity grid The equipping of all fully satisfies the needs border crossings in the of both businesses and municipality (particu- the inhabitants through- larly international bor- Šid’s economy covers out the municipality’s der crossings) will be sectors from agribusiness territory. carried out following the opening of each to chemicals MUNICIPAL ECONOMY border crossing. Active industrial branches in the municipality of TRANSPORT Šid include agriculture, forestry, water manage- Šid’s exceptional geostrategic position has ment, fishery, as well as the processing, food been severely underexploited in the previous and chemicals industries. On the basis of avail- CONTACT period. However, in light of new geopolitical able data from 2002, Šid’s gross product (GP) Dejan Kojić, assistant head of devel- circumstances, the Municipality of Šid now amounted to 71,132 dinars per capita month- opment has an excellent development opportunity in ly. If we observe GP tendencies of the recent Karađorđeva 4, 22240 Šid, terms of three main types of transport (road, past, we can see that in 2004 the municipality’s Vojvodina, Serbia; rail and water). GP was 101,589 dinars per capita monthly, dis- Tel: +381-22-712-544 The Belgrade-Zagreb E-70 highway passes playing a marked increase on 2002. Mob: +381-62-755-810 through the municipality’s territory, as do two Email: [email protected] main roads (M-18 and M-18/1) and three re- INVESTMENTS TO DATE Url: www.opstinasid.org gional roads (R-106, R-103 and R-128). The The biggest investors in the municipality are: Languages: Serbian, German, English municipality is 70 km from Novi Sad, 115 km Victoria oil, TIM Izolirka, L.A.A.B Group, from Belgrade, 70 km from Osijek, 200 km Inter MOL do.o. and Oktan promet.

68 / The Investors guide Vojvodina 2009/2010 TEMERIN SEEKING MICRO INDUSTRIES Our thermo-mineral waters were fi rst discovered in 1914 and this natural treasure should be considered as a base for the development of tourism emerin covers an area of approx- tem, while access to water and gas supply sys- imately 170m². It is 95km from tems and access to a fibre optic cable exist. ANDRAŠ GUSTONJ, Belgrade airport and has a total Sewage reticulation is planned in this munic- PRESIDENT OF THE population of 28,275 (2,270 un- ipality. MUNICIPALITY OF TEMERIN: employed). The most important LOCATION 3: Lot nearby the road – Temerin; “The main industry in the Troute is the international road E-75, followed Total area: 200 hectares; Ownership: Private by the E-5 international highway. The M-22 re- and state property; Intended use: Small scale municipality is the metal gional road runs to the east, passing through the industry. industry.” village of Sirig. The Novi Sad-Žabalj-Bečej- This site is alongside the regional road R-104 Senta railway also runs through Temerin. and is partially equipped with infrastructure / public utilities. A power supply system MUNICIPAL ECONOMY is planned, while water and gas supply sys- The main industry in tems stretch along the the municipality is the boundary of the site, metal industry, though connection to sewerage Temerin is also a well- reticulation for the mu- known agricultural area. nicipality is planned, Traditionally, Temerin access to fibre optic municipality has a well- cable exists. developed private sector. LOCATION 4: Lot The landscape is mainly nearby the road R-120 and thermo-mineral wa- – Temerin; Total area: ters were first discov- 350 hectares; Private ered in 1914. This nat- and state property; ural treasure should be Temerin is also a well- Intended use: Small considered as a base for known agricultural area scale industry. This the future development site is located along of local tourism. the planned bypass for regional road R-120 INDUSTRIAL ZONE (Temerin-Bački Jarak). The site is partially Location 1: Industrial zone – Temerin; Total ar- equipped with infrastructure and public util- ea: 100 hectares; Ownership: Private and state ities. The local water supply system and gas property; Intended use: Small scale industry. pipeline connection points are near the site. The site is located 2.5km from the town centre and has access to the power supply sys- INCENTIVES FOR INVESTORS CONTACT tem. Water and gas supply systems, as well Long-term land lease is possible for a 99-year Andraš Gustonj, Municipal President as access to a fibre optic cable, already exist. period. Drafting of planning and regulatory Novosadska 326, Sewerage reticulation is planned. documentation, such as a Detailed Regulation 21235 Temerin LOCATION 2: Lot B-4 – Temerin; Total ar- Plan, is in progress. Vojvodina, Serbia ea: 220hectares; Ownership: Private and state Tel: +381-21-843-888; 842-792 property; Intended use: Small scale industry. PERMITS AND DEADLINES Email: [email protected] This site is situated alongside regional road The shortest possible period necessary for ob- Url: temerin.org.yu R-120 regional road, 5km from the town cen- taining all required permits and approvals for Languages: Serbian, Hungarian, English tre. The site has access to power supply sys- construction on the site is six months.

Vojvodina 2009/2010 The Investors guide / 69 TITEL READY FOR INVESTORS The municipality can off er potential investors very cheap construction land itel is situated in the extreme wheat, fruit and vegetables. There is also a mi- Southeast of Bačka, between the cro factory producing plastic materials. MILIVOJ PETROVIĆ, rivers Danube and Tisa. Aside In terms of tourism, the municipality is best from these two navigable rivers, known for its sports, hunting and fishing tour- PRESIDENT OF THE Titel also has border rivers and ism, which are enabled thanks to the land con- MUNICIPALITY OF TITEL: Ttwo main roads – one connecting Novi Sad figuration and close proximity to rivers. “Providing the required and Zrenjanin via Šajkaš and Titel; the other documentation is completed, connecting Novi Sad and Zrenjanin via Šajkaš INDUSTRIAL ZONE the municipality will issue a and Žabalj. These two roads, along with the The municipal spatial plan envisages the es- building permit up to seven river routes, add to Titel’s good geographi- tablishing of work zones all over the munic- cal position, as well as providing better trans- ipality’s territory, with the maximum utilisa- days from the day the request port connections between Titel, Novi Sad and tion of natural resources. Apart from the work is submitted.” Zrenjanin. The munic- zone in Titel, other zones ipality is also connect- do not have utility infra- ed to Belgrade via the structure. Construction Danube, while there is of infrastructure in the a road and rail bridge Titel work zone is set to over the Tisa and the be completed soon, pro- municipality is con- viding the zone with a nected to Srem via the paved road, water and bridge near Kovilj. sewage system and electricity supply. MUNICIPAL ECONOMY INCENTIVES Agriculture is the FOR INVESTORS dominant branch of The municipality plans When it comes to in- the economy in Titel, work zones all over the centives for investors, comprising 80 per cent the municipality of Titel of the municipality’s municipality’s territory can currently offer quite revenue. Aside from cheap construction land agricultural produc- equipped with the rele- tion, there is also industrial production, retail vant utility infrastructure. trade and health related services. The municipality boasts 19,600 hectares of arable land, PERMITS AND DEADLINES CONTACT with close to 12,800 hectares privately owned. Providing that the required documentation is GORAN STANOJKOVIĆ, Associate in Almost 90 per cent of the municipality’s popu- completed, the municipality will issue a build- the Department of Economy lation is engaged in agriculture. ing permit up to seven days from the day the Glavna 1, 21240 Titel, Vojvodina, All branches of agriculture are represented in request is submitted. Serbia; Tel: +381-21-860-186 the municipality: crop growing, cattle breed- Mobile: +381-64-822-42-17 ing, fruit and vegetable growing, viticulture INVESTMENTS TO DATE Email: [email protected]; and fish farming, while forest covers a total of DOO Titel Agro and Res Trade have made the [email protected] 400 hectares of land. biggest investments in the municipality so far, Url: www.opstinatitel.rs In terms of industrial production, the most dom- by building a training centre for John Deere Languages: Serbian, English and German inant branch is metal processing and construc- agricultural machinery. There is also Vranić tion material production, as well as processing Farma, which opened a poultry farm.

70 / The Investors guide Vojvodina 2009/2010 VRBAS FOOD FACTORY The town’s most beautiful architectural gems include the buildings of the Town Hall, Museum, Orthodox and Catholic churches and the Gymnasium high school

he Municipality of Vrbas is situat- Surprisingly for Vojvodina, industry employs ed in the southwest of Vojvodina more than agribusiness: industry accounts for and consists of seven settle- 56.5% and agriculture 26.3% of the munici- ments: Vrbas, as its administra- pality’s total gross domestic product. Hunting tive centre, Bačko Dobro Polje, tourism has the longest tradition in the Vrbas TKosančić, Kucura, Ravno Selo, Savino Selo municipality, with the richest and most signifi- and Zmajevo, covering a total area of 376km². cant hunting grounds to be found in the Savino The municipality has a population of 45,852 Selo district and the Kucura hunting grounds, citizens. In this multi-national community, which are especially famous for hare hunting. Serbs represent the majority population, fol- The Town Museum has a rich Motherland lowed by Hungarians and Ruthenians. Some Collection, including a great number of ar- 8,899 of the municipality’s residents are cur- chaeological and ethnological exhibits and rently registered as unemployed. the town’s most beautiful architectural gems A favourable geograph- include the build- ical location and trans- ings of the Town Hall, portation infrastructure Museum, Orthodox justify the municipali- and Catholic church- ty’s importance as the es and the Gymnasium central hub of the cen- high school. tral Bačka region. The following important INDUSTRIAL ZONE roads intersect Vrbas: LOCATION 1: South Sombor-Vrbas-Bečej, 1 – Vrbas; Total area: Vrbas-Bačka Palanka 12 hectares, 38 acres, and Vrbas-Subotica, 63m²; Type of owner- while the Novi Sad- ship: State and private Subotica road and the Vrbas is situated near property; Intended use: international motorway the Belgrade-Budapest Business premises. E-75 also pass nearby. LOCATION 2: South The provincial capital of international rail line 2 – Vrbas; Total area: Novi Sad is some 43km 270 hectares, 4 acres, away from Vrbas. 42m²; Intended use: Vrbas is situated near the Belgrade-Budapest Business premises. international rail line and local roads Novi LOCATION 3: South-West – Vrbas; Total ar- Sad-Sombor and Sombor-Bečej. Moreover, the ea: 56 hectares, 47 acres, 1m²; Type of owner- well-developed network of the DTD Canal in- ship: Municipal Property; Intended use: con- tersects the territory of Vrbas Municipality and struction of business facilities. CONTACT Belgrade’s Nikola Tesla International Airport LOCATION 4: North – Vrbas; Total area: 44 Željko Vidović, President of the Interim is 107km away. hectares, 96 acres, 40m²; Type of ownership: Committee Municipal Property; Intended use: Business 88 Maršala Tita, 21460 Vrbas, MUNICIPAL ECONOMY premises. Vojvodina, Serbia The Municipality of Vrbas is also known as Tel: +381- 21-705-028 “the food factory”, because of its agricultur- INCENTIVES FOR INVESTORS Email: [email protected] al and food processing complex, meat indus- The sites are fully equipped with infrastructure Url: www.vrbas.net try, vegetable oils processing industry and oth- and the necessary planning and regulatory doc- Languages: Serbian and English er food related processing lines. umentation already exists.

Vojvodina 2009/2010 The Investors guide / 71 VRŠAC PHARMACEUTICALS, FOOD & TEXTILES Future investors can count on an educated and skilled workforce ršac is located in the South-eastern be leased for a period of 50 or 99 years. section of the Pannonian Plain along the Belgrade-Timisoara mo- INCENTIVES FOR INVESTORS torway. It is 85km from Belgrade Aside from the incentives provided by the state and 14km from the Romanian for newly formed companies and hiring unem- border.V Aside from a developed road infrastruc- ployed citizens, Vršac plans to stimulate the con- ture, the Vienna-Budapest-Belgrade-Bucharest struction of new production facilities by provid- railway also runs through Vršac. ing a reasonable lease for construction land, on The municipality has close to 54,000 inhabit- condition that an investor hires a certain number ČEDOMIR ŽIVKOVIĆ, ants and an eligible workforce of 36,794. Future of workers within the municipality and sets up PRESIDENT OF THE investors can count on an educated and skilled a brand new company. The municipal author- workforce. The average monthly salary in the ities offer free legal assistance for setting up a MUNICIPALITY OF VRŠAC: municipality in September 2008 was €463.90 company, hiring new workers and assisting in “Vršac has a developed net. The Serbian Infrastructure Ministry re- establishing contacts between companies oper- industrial sector, with particular cently presented a project to construct the E-70 ating in the municipality. We promote environ- focus on the pharmaceutical, motorway (Belrade- mentally clean produc- food processing and textiles Pančevo-Vršac) that tion in the manufactur- industries.” will connect Pan- ing of medicines, food, European Corridors high technology, process- 10 and 4. The Spatial ing equipment and soft- Plan of the Republic ware. We also encourage of Serbia envisag- the production of sophis- es that this will be the ticated equipment used in main transport artery the food and pharmaceu- between Serbia and tical industries, as well as Romania. It will also air conditioning and elec- provide better connec- Vršac is starting to trical equipment. tion between Belgrade build infrastructure in its and Pančevo and will PERMITS AND link Vršac to the rest of Technology Park DEADLINES Serbia and Belgrade. An investor can acquire all the required building MUNICIPAL ECONOMY permits once he submits project documentation Vršac has a developed industrial sector, with par- and signs contracts pertaining to the rental of ticular focus on the pharmaceutical, food process- premises in the Technology Park. CONTACT ing and textiles industries. Vršac is also one of Technology Park, the region’s most important agriculture centres, INVESTMENTS TO DATE Dragiša Vučinić, Assistant to the with over 60,000 hectares of arable land. Aside from companies like Hemofarm Stada, President of Vršac Municipality Swisslion-Takovo and Vršački vinogradi (Vršac 1 Trg Pobede, 26300 Vršac, INDUSTRIAL ZONE Vineyards), which are the key companies in the Vojvodina, Serbia Vršac is starting to build infrastructure in its municipality, a substantial number of investors, Tel: +381-13-821-053 Technology Park, which will stretch over 27 mostly Italian, are also active here. These in- Email: [email protected] hectares of land. The Park will have complete clude Zannini East, SMA and Officina Game Url: www.vrsac.com transport infrastructure, water supply, sewage, East. Negotiations are underway with three other Languages: Serbian, English, Romanian 20-KV-electric grid and telephone lines. In line large companies: Fresenius (Germany), Atlantic with the relevant law, the land in the park will Goup (Croatia) and IMMA SPA (Italy)..

72 / The Investors guide Vojvodina 2009/2010 ZRENJANIN THE BEST AT “EASING” BUSINESS Zrenjanin is also renowned for its chemical, pharmaceutical, textile and metal industries

renjanin has over 140,000 inhab- INCENTIVES FOR INVESTORS itants and covers 1,326km2, mak- Zrenjanin offers potential investors free land ing it one of the biggest cities in for construction, equipped with all necessary Serbia. It is seen as an attractive infrastructure. Industrial parks in Zrenjanin investment location, due to its ge- have been fitted with electricity and gas, wa- DR MILETA MIHAJLOV, Zographical position and infrastructure, access terworks - including a sewer system - and tele- MAYOR OF ZRENJANIN: to (and a marina on) the Rhine-Main-Danube phone and internet lines. “In the past three years, river canal on the Begej river, as well as the Zrenjanin boasts a highly-qualified, experi- over 30 investment largest C-class airport in the Balkans. enced workforce at significant cost-savings contracts have been signed compared to European standards. The city’s in Zrenjanin.” MUNICIPAL administration is known ECONOMY for its speed and effi- Prior to the ‘90s, ciency, while the city Zrenjanin had a rep- also has a profession- utation as the ‘largest al service staff to as- food producer in the sist investors through- Balkans’ for its large out the process. Within food processing capac- Zrenjanin there is also ities. It is also known a duty-free zone, one of for its chemical, phar- only four to be found in maceutical, textile and Serbia, thus offering in- metal industries. vestors the opportuni- The City is an ac- Zrenjanin is one of ty to conduct business tive participant in the with great tax savings. World Bank’s Doing Serbia’s top FDI-attracting Business in Southeast INVESTMENTS TO Europe project and for cities DATE 2008 was announced Zrenjanin is one of as the best in Serbia Serbia’s top cities when and second best in Southeast Europe, accord- it comes to attracting FDI. Of the 10 largest CONTACT ing to the World Bank’s report benchmarking greenfield investments in Serbia in 2008, three Imre Fazekaš, Mayor’s Assistant for 22 cities in the region of SEE on the Ease of chose to call Zrenjanin home. In the past three Economic Development Doing Business. Zrenjanin also has a reputation years, over 30 investment contracts have been Zoran Kovački, Head of Investment in the field of high-technology and is home to signed in Zrenjanin worth a total of over €300 Department the Mihajlo Pupin Informatics Faculty and the million. The largest and most noteworthy in 10 Trg Slobode, 23000 Zrenjanin, country’s first business incubator. the past year was the investment of German Vojvodina, Serbia company Draexlmaier, which specialises in Tel: +381 (0)23 564 585 INDUSTRIAL ZONE the production of electrical and electronic sys- Tel: +381 (0)23 511 963 Zrenjanin was the first city in Serbia to have tems for the automotive industry. Other large Fax: +381 (0)23 534 115 a fully-equipped industrial zone and is one of companies operating in Zrenjanin include Email: [email protected] two cities in Serbia to receive financial support Italian firms Pompea, Fulgar, and GR Systems, Url: www.zrenjanin.rs from the European Agency for Reconstruction, German companies Phiwa, Mehler and Geze, Languages: English, Hungarian, with more than €4 million, for equipping an French Bongrain, Hungarian Arcadom and Romanian, Slovakian, German additional 72 hectares of the industrial zone. Austrian Supernova.

Vojvodina 2009/2010 The Investors guide / 73 ŽABALJ EXCEPTIONAL LOCATION Our industrial zone is intended for constructing industrial complexes

abalj is in South Bačka in the cen- mentation for the Žabalj working zone, while it tre of Vojvodina. It is 90km from needs to adopt a detailed regulatory plan for the Belgrade and has 27,530 residents Đurđevo Working Zone. in four towns and villages. The The industrial zones are intended for building municipality covers 400km2, while industrial complexes, providing urban services, Žarable land covers a total of 32,255 hectares. constructing warehouses and depots, as well as The M-7 main road (Novi Sad-Zrenjanin), R-122 other production facilities. regional road (Bečej-Titel) and L-104 local road The economic branches most suitable for invest- BRANKO STAJIĆ, PRESIDENT (Žabalj-Temerin) all pass through the municipal- ments are agriculture and tourism. The most im- OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF ity. The municipality also has abundant water- portant and most attractive tourism potential in ways like the rivers Tisa, Stara Tisa and Jegrička, this area lies in the rich fauna that enjoys special ŽABALJ: as well as the DTD Canal network. significance when it comes to the development “The economic branches most of hunting tourism. suitable for investments are MUNICIPAL ECONOMY The municipality has many swamps and ponds agriculture and tourism.” The most important economic activities in the that stretch across the alluvial plains. There are municipality are agriculture, wholesale and also moors, fens and fish ponds. The most at- retail trade and the processing industry (sug- tractive location for tourism in the municipali- ar processing and mills). According to Serbian ty is Čurug, which is in the vicinity of the Dead Statistical Office date from 2005, around 42% Tisa (Mrtva Tisa) river. of the municipality’s revenue comes from ag- PERMITS AND riculture, hunting, for- DEADLINES estry and water re- Deadlines for the sub- sources, with 78.3% mission of necessary of the total income permits and docu- generated by private- mentation required to ly owned estates and commence construc- companies. tion are as follows: 30 days: urban planning INDUSTRIAL ZONE act; 8 days: urban plan- There are two indus- There are two industrial ning project excerpt; 3 trial zones in the mu- zones in the municipality days: certification that nicipality: the Žabalj the main project con- East Working Zone and forms to relevant regu- Đurđevo Working Zone. lations; 15 days: build- Unfortunately, the working zones do not have ing permit; 8 days: registering building works in CONTACT required infrastructure, though both are in a line with article 114; 7 days: registering build- Boro Milić, Member of the Municipal great location, situated as they are along the ing works in line with the article 97; 7 days: op- Council, Nikole Tesle 45, 21230 Žabalj main road M-7 (Novi Sad – Zrenjanin) and erating permit. Vojvodina, Serbia just 10 kilometres from the international road Mob: +381- 64-81-44-541 E -75. INVESTMENTS TO DATE Email: [email protected] The zones cover 42 hectares and lie 20km from The most important investors in the municipali- Url: www.zabalj.co.rs Novi Sad, 25km from Zrenjanin and 65km ty of Žabalj are Hellenic Sugar – Greece; Global Languages: Serbian and English from Belgrade. Seed d.o.o. business systems and Aleksandrija The municipality needs to write project docu- Company (proprietor Tomislav Kovač).

74 / The Investors guide Vojvodina 2009/2010 ŽITIŠTE EXPANDING ECONOMY Fish ponds were constructed in the pastand sport fi shing is well-developed he Municipality of Žitište is sit- ist offer. The terrain is rich with thermal waters uated in the vast plains of the that are yet to be sufficiently exploited. heart of the sub-provincial region of Banat, north-east of Zrenjanin INDUSTRIAL ZONE and near the national border with LOCATION 1 - Site: Industrial zone Plastika; TRomania. The Municipality covers an area of Total area: 3 hectares; Type of ownership: 525km² and, besides the town of Žitište, it State owned; Intended use: Construction of in- comprises the settlements of Banatski Dvor, dustrial plants. DRAGAN MILENKOVIĆ, Banatsko Karadjordjevo, Banatsko Visnićevo, This site is located beside international road PRESIDENT OF THE Medja, Novi Itebej, Ravni Topolovac, Srpski M-7 Novi Sad-Timisoara and is 35km from the MUNICIPALITY OF Itebej, Torak, Torda, Čestereg and Hetin. The Romanian border. The site has access to en- ŽITIŠTE: town of Žitište is the administrative centre. ergy, water and gas supply systems. The con- “Besides agriculture Žitište is 115km from Belgrade’s Nikola Tesla struction of sewerage reticulation is planned. complexes, small industrial International Airport LOCATION 2 - Site: and 68km from Novi Industrial zone Bioferm; plants have also been Sad. The Municipality Total area: 15hectares; opened.” of Žitište has a popula- Type of ownership: tion of 20,399 in its 12 State property; Intended settlement, with 2,773 use: Construction of currently registered as industrial plants and unemployed. small-scale industry The municipality’s premises. transportation struc- This site is also locat- ture is based on wa- ed beside internation- tercourses, which con- al road M-7 Novi Sad- nect Žitište with the Agricultural production Timisoara, 35km from Danube. These in- the Romanian border. clude the Begej Canal, is a baseline for the The site has gas access, Stari Begej and the but the water, sewer and River Tamiš. A net- economy of Žitište power systems are not work of principal and yet available. There are local roads also inter- access roads to the site. sects this municipality. Žitište is connected with Novi Sad via Zrenjanin on the 70th km, INCENTIVES FOR INVESTORS where it has access to the international E-75 Land can be leased for a period of up to 99 motorway. years. The necessary planning and regulatory CONTACT documentation already exists. Dragan Milenković, President of the MUNICIPAL ECONOMY Municipality Agricultural production is a baseline for the PERMITS AND DEADLINES Cara Dušana 15 economy of Žitište municipality. Besides agri- The shortest period required for obtaining all 23210 Žitište culture complexes, small industrial plants have required permits and approvals for construc- Vojvodina, Serbia also been opened. The municipality also relies tion on the site is three months. Tel: +381-23-821-308 on hunting and fishing for its further develop- Fax: + 381-23-821-306 ment. Fish ponds were constructed in previous INVESTMENTS TO DATE Email: [email protected] years and sport fishing is now well-developed, American company Van Drunen Farms Europe Url: www.zitiste.org.yu while a pheasant farm can be found nearby. (food) has invested €16.5 million in the Languages: Serbian and English Rich hunting grounds add to the region’s tour- Municipality of Žitište.

Vojvodina 2009/2010 The Investors guide / 75 INVESTMENT IN VOJVODINA

COUNTRY OF INVESTMENT Investment COMPANY SECTOR LOCATION ORIGIN TYPE (MILLION €) Stada Germany Manufacture of pharmaceuticals Vrsac Acquisition 485 Anheuser-Bush InBev Belgium Manufacture of beewr Apatin Acquisition 430 Gazprom Neft Russsia Manufacture and retail sale of oil and gas Novi Sad Privatization 400 All major cities National Bank of Greece Greece Financial intermediation Privatization 385 in Vojvodina Fondiaria SAI Italy Insurance Novi Sad Privatization 264 PepsiCo Inc. USA Manufacture of food products Backi Maglic Acquisition 210 OTP Bank Hungary Financial intermediation Novi Sad Acquisition 166 All major cities Merkator Slovenia Wholesale and retail trade Acquisition 150 in Vojvodina All major cities San Paolo IMI S.p.A Italy Financial intermediation Acquisition 140 in Vojvodina Forging, pressing, stamping Cimos Slovenia Kikinda Privatization 100 and roll forming of metal Groupe Credit Agricole France Financial intermediation Novi Sad Acquisition 99 (75)* Lafarge France Manufacture of cement Beocin Privatization 94 (38)* Grundfos Denmark Manufacture of industrial pumps Indjija Greenfield 80 Ocean Atlantic International USA Real estate, renting and business activities Novi Sad Brownfield 80 Erste Bank Austria Financial intermediation Novi Sad Privatization 73.2 BIG CEE Israel Real estate, renting and business activities Novi Sad Greenfield 70 Tarkett Sommer French/Germany Manufacture of products of wood Backa Palanka Acquisition 67 Heineken Netherlands Manufacture of beer Novi Sad Acquisition 67 GTC Poland Real estate, renting and business activities Subotica Greenfield 65 Carlsberg Denmark Manufacture of beer Celarevo Acquisition 53 (65)* Vondel Capital Netherlands Real estate, renting and business activities Novi Sad Greenfield 51.25 STG Italy Manufacture of steel elements Sremska Mitrovica Joint Venture 50 Nova Ljubljanska Banka Slovenia Financial intermediation Novi Sad Privatization 49.5 Nestlé S.A. Switzerland Manufacture of food products Indjija Greenfield 41 Ultramed Hungary Kft. Hungary Physical well-being activities Senta Greenfield 40 BD Agro Canada/Serbia Farming of animals Novi Becej Joint Venture 35 Salford UK Manufacture of dairy products N. Sad, Subotica, Vrsac Privatization 31.2 Production, processing Agrokor Croatia Zrenjanin Acquisition 30 and preservation of oils and fats Merkator Slovenia Wholesale and retail trade Novi Sad Greenfield 30 Vizium Air Austria Manufacture of aircrafts Zrenjanin Greenfield 30 Manufacture of bricks, Tondah Austria Kanjiza Acquisition 28.6 (24.7)* tiles and construction products, in baked clay Waz Media Group Germany Publishing of newspapers Novi Sad Acquisition 28 Phiwa Walther Group Germany Hotels and restaurants Subotica Greenfield 27.50 Japan Tobacco International Japan Manufacture of tobacco products Senta Privatization 27 (45)* Euroasian Real Estate Netherlands Development of industrial and logistics parks Zabalj Greenfield 25 All major cities KTC - Krizevacki trzni centar Croatia Wholesale and retail trade Greenfield 25 in Vojvodina Bongrain Groupe France Manufacture of dairy products Zrenjanin Brownfield 20.35 Fresenius Medical Care Germany Manufacture of medical instruments Vrsac Acquisition 20 (1)* Metalfer Steel Mill UK Manufacture of steel elements Sremska Mitrovica Acquisition 20 Mitas CGS Tyres Czech Republic Manufacture of rubber tyres Ruma Acquisition 20 Coca Cola USA Manufacture of beverages Subotica Acquisition 18.5 76 / The Investors guide Vojvodina 2009/2010 COUNTRY OF INVESTMENT Investment COMPANY SECTOR LOCATION ORIGIN TYPE (MILLION €) Manufacture of bricks, tiles Novi Becej, Sremski 18.08 Nexe Croatia Privatization and construction products, in baked clay Karlovci (21.75)* Alumil S.A. Greece Treatment and coating of metals Stara Pazova Greenfield 17 Banatsko Van Drunen Farms USA Processing and preserving of fruit and vegetables Greenfield 16.5 Karadjordjevo Kornikom Bulgaria Mining of lignite Kovin Privatization 16.4 Ashmore Investment Production, processing UK Vrbas Acquisition 16.25 Management Limited and preserving of meat and meat products Metro Cash & Carry Germany Wholesale and retail trade Novi Sad Greenfield 16 Pompea Italy Manufacture of underwear Zrenjanin Greenfield 15.5 Dukat Croatia Manufacture of dairy products Sombor Acquisition 15 (16.5)* Maksim Slovenia Hot zinc coating Indjija Greenfield 15 Midland Resources Holding UK Production, processing and preservation of meat Vrbas Privatization 14.5 UAB Arvi Lithuania Manufacture of fertilizers and nitrogen compounds Pancevo Privatization 13.1 Manufacture of bricks, tiles Mergol Limited Cyprus Vrsac Acqusition 13 and construction products, in baked clay Indjija, Sremska OMV Austria Manufacture and retail sale of oil and gas Greenfield 12 Mitrovica Trimo Slovenia Manufacture of walls and facedes Simanovci Greenfield 12 Calzedonia Italy Manufacture of clothes Sombor Greenfield 12 Arcadom Hungary Real estate, renting and business activities Zrenjanin Greenfield 11 Mineko Switzerland Manufacture of grain mill products Subotica Acquisition 10.67 Ball Packaging Europe USA Packaging activities Indjija Joint Venture 10.5 Forging, pressing, stam Le Belier France Kikinda Acquisition 10.5 ping and roll forming of metal Merkur Slovenia Wholesale and retail trade Novi Sad Greenfield 10 West Pharmaceutical USA Manufacture of pharmaceuticals Kovin Acquisition 10 Services RW Panel Italy Manufacture of thermo-isolated panels Novi Sad Joint Venture 10 Manufacture of electricity distribution Moeller Austria Sremska Mitrovica Greenfield 10 and control apparatus Maintainance and repair of motor vehicles. Daimler AG Germany Krnjesevci Greenfield 10 Logistic center Don Café Israel Processing of tea and coffee Simanovci Greenfield 8.5 Manufacture of polyamid Fulgar Italy Zrenjanin Greenfield 8.5 and polyester elastics and covered yarns Linde Gas Germany Manufacture of technical gases Becej Joint Venture 8 (5)* Farmina Pet Foods Ltd. Italy Manufacture of prepared pet foods Indjija Greenfield 8 Albon Engineering Plc. UK Manufacture of machine tools Simanovci Greenfield 8 Vegrad Slovenia Construction Sremska Mitrovica Brownfield 8 Ferrariplast Italy Manufacture of plastic products Sombor Greenfield 7.5 S.F.I.R. Group Italy Manufacture of sugar Senta, Nova Crnja Privatization 7.3 Izolirka Slovenia Manufacture of rubber and plastic products Sid Privatization 7 Asamer Holding AG Austria Mining and quarrying Rakovac Acquisition 7 Lagermax AED Austria Transporting and storage Simanovci Greenfield 7 Real Group Italy Manufacture of socks Backa Palanka Joint Venture 7 Lohr France Manufacture of car carriers Backa Topola Acquisition 7 Draexlmaier Germany Manufacture of cable harnesses Zrenjanin Brownfield 7 Merkator Slovenia Wholesale and retail trade Indjija Greenfield 6.5 Efes Breweries International Turkey Manufacture of beer Pancevo Acquisition 6.5

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COUNTRY OF INVESTMENT Investment COMPANY SECTOR LOCATION ORIGIN TYPE (MILLION €) Flory Trading llc. USA Growing of vegetables Novi Knezevac Acquisition 6.16 JUB boje Slovenia Manufacture of paints Simanovci Greenfield 6 (3)* Mechanical Works Italy/UK Manufacture of machinery and tools Zrenjanin Greenfield 6 Sano Germany Manufacture of prepared animal feeds Novi Sad Greenfield 6 Mitsides Cyprus Manufacture of pasta Sremska Mitrovica Privatization 6 Modriani Slovenia Printing Pecinci Brownfield 6 Asco Group Greece Manufacture of wires Futog Acquisition 6 Atlantic Grupa d.d. Croatia Manufacture of food products Vrsac Acquisition 6 Loher Germany Manufacture of generators Subotica Brownfield 6 Masterplast Group Hungary Manufacture of construction materials Subotica Greenfield 6 International Bau Holding Austria Construction Pancevo Acquisition 5.5 Beteiligungs AG Hellenic Sugar Greece Manufacture of sugar Crvenka, Zabalj Privatization 5.5 Henkel Germany Manufacture of glues Indjija Greenfield 5 Tus Slovenia Wholesale and retail trade Sremska Mitrovica Greenfield 5 Fragmat Group Slovenia Manufacture of construction material Sid Privatization 5 Green Terra Netherlands Growing of flowers Kikinda Greenfield 5 Phiwa Walther Group Germany Logistics and distribution centers Zrenjanin Greenfield 4.8 ATB Austria Austria Manufacture of electric motors Subotica Privatization 4.1 (8.3)* Tessiline Spain Manufacture of cosmetics Beska Greenfield 4 Lesnina Slovenia Retail sale of furniture Novi Sad Greenfield 4 Gorenje Tiki Slovenia Manufacture of boilers Stara Pazova Greenfield 4 Ljevaonica produkt doo Croatia Manufacture of radiators and boilers Zrenjanin Privatization 3.6 Machine processing and assembly Streit Groupe France Nova Pazova Greenfield 3.5 (2)* of automotive components Manufacture of springs, Sumer Slovenia Adasevci Greenfield 3.5 plastic, metal and turning parts Viator & Vektor Group Slovenia Transport, storage and communication Vrsac Acquisition 3.3

Tus Slovenia Wholesale and retail trade Sombor Greenfield 3.13

Tus Slovenia Wholesale and retail trade Subotica Greenfield 3.1 TRS Swiss Production Switzerland Manufacture and recycling of toner cartridges Petrovaradin Brownfield 3 Supernova Germany Real estate, renting and business activities Zrenjanin Greenfield 3 Boxmark Austria Manufacture of automotive components Sremska Mitrovica Brownfield 3 Saint Gobain France Manufacture of construction materials Apatin Acquisition 3 Groupe Soufflet France Manufacture of malt Backa Palanka Acquisition 3 Pecocar Holland Netherlands Manufacture of panels Zrenjanin Greenfield 2.7 GR sistemi automatici Italy Manufacture of electric motors Zrenjanin Greenfield 2.5 di apertura srl Palma Croatia Manufacture of products of wood Sombor Joint Venture 2.2 Esca Food Solutions GmbH Germany Manufacture of meat products Indjija Greenfield 2 Corrado Baratti - Italy Manufacture of underwear Novo Milosevo Greenfield 2 Gianni Ruggeri Grow Group Netherlands Growing of vegetables Irig Joint Venture 2 Jadran DD Slovenia Growing of animals Macvanska Mitrovica Privatization 2 Akripol Slovenia Manufacture of construction material Kovacica Greenfield 2 78 / The Investors guide Vojvodina 2009/2010 COUNTRY OF INVESTMENT Investment COMPANY SECTOR LOCATION ORIGIN TYPE (MILLION €) Steinemann Switzerland Manufacture of metal constructions Backi Jarak Greenfield 2 Geze Germany Manufacture of door and window systems Zrenjanin Greenfield 2 Eix Hotels Spain Hotels Vrsac Acqusition 2 Kristoforos Petris Greece Growing of crops. Raising of horses Backa Topola Privatization 1.9 Manufacture of windows Loz Slovenia Pecinci Greenfield 1.9 and other construction materials Belan Russia Manufacture od carpets Zrenjanin Privatization 1.81 Mehler AG / BPS Germany Manufacture of ballistic equipment Zrenjanin Greenfield 1.8 Husqvarna Sweden Manufacture of garden and cutting equipment Stara Pazova Greenfield 1.8 Bauerhin Germany Manufacture of car seat heating Indjija Brownfield 1.8 Labinprogres TPS doo Croatia Manufacture of agricultural machinery Novi Knezevac Privatization 1.5 Fermopromet Croatia Growing of crops Stara Moravica Acqusition 1.5 Poteza Adriatik Fond B.V. Netherlands Farming of animals Secanj Acqusition 1.5 Kleemann Greece Manufacturing of elevators Pecinci Greenfield 1.5 LK Armatur Sweden Manufacture of heating and cooling systems Zrenjanin Brownfield 1.5 Fluid Slovenia Manufacture of transport tanks Pancevo Privatization 1.45 Forging, pressing, stamping Cimos Slovenia Secanj Privatization 1.4 and roll-forming of metal Manufacture of components Rotis Group Slovenia Vrdnik Privatization 1.2 for construction mashines Zesium mobile GmbH Switzerland Research and development Novi Sad Joint Venture 1 P.M.P. Austria Metal works industry Temerin Brownfield 1 Eurocity Slovenia Manufacture of car seat heating components Sremska Mitrovica Privatization 1 Hajdu - Avis Rt Hungary Growing of crops Perlez Privatization 0.86 SMA Italy Manufacture of reservoirs Vrsac Acqusition 0.75 Maghrabi Alaa Saudi Arabia Manufacture of motor vehicles Novi Sad Privatization 0.73 Mohammedali Applicazioni Elettriche 0.7 Italy Repair and production of electric machines Subotica Privatization Generali s.r.l. (0.2)* Forging, pressing, stamping Metallorukav JSC Russia Becej Privatization 0.61 and roll forming of metal Telsonic Switzerland Manufacture of machinery and equipment Kac Joint Venture 0.6 Sholz GmbH Germany Steel and metal scrap waste disposal Pancevo, Zrenjanin Privatization 0.6 Elma TT Slovenia Manufacture of transformers Backa Topola Greenfield 0.5 Purchase, collecting, sorting, Meltal Slovenia Ruma Brownfield 0.45 and sale of secundary non-ferrous metals Scholz GmbH Germany Steel and metal scrap waste disposal Novi Sad Brownfield 0.43 La Fonte Ardennaise France Manufacture of automotive components Senta Brownfield 0.4 Roto Slovenia Manufacture of plastic products Alibunar Privatization 0.3 Orka Slovenia Manufacture of plastic products Odzaci Privatization 0.3 Phiwa Walther Group Germany Wholesale and retail trade Kikinda Privatization 0.3 Nova Italia Italy Manufacturing Backa Palanka Brownfield 0.3 Phiwa Walter Group Germany Retail trade Sombor Acquisition 0.2 Austru Bau Austria Construction Pancevo Privatization 0.18 Poly-Verbund-Premix Germany Building and repairing boats. Manufacture of plastic Titel Acquisition 0.15 Italsvenska SpA Italy Manufacture of products of wood Apatin Privatization 0.15 Surovina dd Slovenia Steel and metal scrap waste disposal Backa Palanka Acquisition 0.15 Yuthane UK Manufacture of plastic products Nova Pazova Joint Venture 0.15 Vojvodina 2009/2010 The Investors guide / 79 INVESTMENT IN VOJVODINA

COUNTRY OF INVESTMENT Investment COMPANY SECTOR LOCATION ORIGIN TYPE (MILLION €) Euro-in Italy Manufacture of footwear Kula Brownfield 0.15 Forging, pressing, stam ping Bet Shemesh Engines Ltd Israel Ada Privatization 0.14 and roll forming of metal East Point Holdings Ltd. Cyprus Production of cables Novi Sad Privatization 0.1 PG Lorenzetti Italy Manufacture of leather, leather products and shoes Kula Privatization 0.08 Vakond KFT Hungary Construction Ada Privatization 0.06 Bac, Vrbas, Kovacica, Nordzucker Germany Manufacture of sugar Joint Venture N/A (20)* Pecinci Manufacture of bricks, tiles Wienerberger International Austria Mali Idjos Acqusition N/A and construction products, in baked clay Volvo Sweden Maintainance and repair of motor vehicles Novi Banovci Greenfield N/A Immo Industry Group Belgium Logistic centers Stara Pazova Greenfield N/A Production, processing Perutnina Ptuj Slovenia Zrenjanin Acqusition N/A and preserving of meat and meat products Timior Collant Italy Manufacture of socks Kikinda Joint Venture N/A Hint Tech BV Netherlands Computer and related activities Novi Sad Acqusition N/A Mercurius Scheepvaart Netherlands Building and repairing of ships Begej Acquisition N/A Group Netex Romania Shared business services Novi Sad Brownfield N/A Phiwa Walter Group Germany Hotels and restaurants Subotica Greenfield N/A OMV Austria Manufacture and retail sale of oil and gas Vrsac, Palic Greenfield N/A Agrokor Croatia Wholesale and retail trade Novi Sad Brownfield N/A Alltech USA Manufacture of yeast Senta Acquisition N/A Kanjiza, Senta, Ada, Phiwa Walter Group Germany Wholesale and retail trade Brownfield N/A Subotica Phiwa Walter Group Germany Logistics and distribution centers Senta Acquisition N/A Kovis Slovenia Manufacture of machinery and equipment Backa Palanka Joint Venture N/A Levi 9 Global Sourcing Netherlands Computer and related activities Novi Sad Joint Venture N/A Gebruder Weiss Austria Transport, storage and communication Subotica Greenfield N/A Phiwa Walter Group Germany Real estate, renting and business activities Subotica Acquisition N/A

Zesium mobile GmbH Germany Research and development Novi Sad Joint Venture N/A

SMF Austria Manufacture of cable harnesses Kovacica Joint Venture N/A

Fornetti Hungary Manufacture of preserved pastry goods and cakes Subotica Greenfield N/A Manufacture of chassis components Knott Germany Becej Joint Venture N/A and braking systems Hammars Sweden Manufacture of containers Krnjesevci Greenfield N/A

Tegola Canadese SpA Italy Manufacture of construction material Kanjiza Privatization N/A

Viscofan Spain Manufacture of collagen casings Novi Sad Acquisition N/A Abele Martina Italy Finishing of textiles Novi Becej Greenfield N/A Welde GmbH Austria Manufacture of products of wood Kovin Acquisition N/A Apostrophe SA France Manufacture of wearing apparel Sonta Acquisition N/A STE Laurent S.A.R.L. Litostroj Jeklo d.o.o. Slovenia Casting of iron. Manufacture of machine tools Ada Acquisition N/A Žito Croatia Growing of crops Ratkovo Acquisition N/A BIG CEE Israel Real estate, renting and business activities Subotica, Zrenjanin Greenfield N/A Tatravagonka Poprad a.s. Slovakia Manufacture of railway locomotives and rolling stock Subotica Acquisition N/A ()* - Reinvestment Amount So Far

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PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT AGENICIES Regional Chamber of Commerce SECRETARIATES/DEPARTMENTS Privatization Agency Sombor, Parliament of the Autonomus Terazije 23/VI, 11000 Belgrade Venac Stepe Stepanovića 30 :: PROIZVODNJA, Province Vojvodina tel: +381(0)11/3020-800, 25000 Sombor SERVIS I PRODAJA Vladike Platona bb, 21000 Novi Sad fax: +381(0)11/3020-828 Tel: +381 (0) 25 420 930; MEDICINSKIH APARATA Tel: +381 (0) 21 456-311 e-mail: [email protected]; www.priv.yu Fax: +381 (0) 25 423 766 e-mail: informacije@skupstinavojvod- Serbia Investment and Export Regional Chamber of Commerce ine.sr.gov.yu Promotion Agency – SIEPA Subotica Doo DEM je preduzeće čija je delat- Executive Council of the Au- Vlajkovićeva 3/V, 11000 Beograd Matije Korvina ( Engelsova ) br. 9 tonomus Province of Vojvodina tel: +381 11 3398 550 24000 Subotica nost proizvodnja, servis i prodaja 16 Mihajla Pupina, 21000 Novi Sad fax: +381 11 3398 814 Tel/FAX +381 (0) 24 553-357 medicinskih aparata i opreme. Firma Tel: + 381 (0) 21 487 4000 e-mail: office@siepa. gov.rs President +381 (0) 24 553-420 je osnovana još 1991.godine u No- www.vojvodina.gov.rs www.siepa.gov.rs E-mail: [email protected] vom Sadu, i od tada pa do danas naš The Provincial Secretariat for Vojvodina Investment Municipality of Ada Economy Promotion - VIP Trg oslobođenja 1, 24430 Ada rad se svodi, na primenu najnovije Mihajla Pupina 16, 21000 Novi Sad Zmaj Jovina 4/1, 21000 Novi Sad Vojvodina, Serbia tehnologije i sarvremen pristup radu, Tel: +381 (0) 21 456-054 , 456-101 Tel: +381 21 4723240, Tel: +381-24-852-106; kako bi naši korisnici dobili usluge Fax: +381 (0) 21 557-084 Fax: +381 21 4721921 Email: [email protected] visokog kvaliteta koje zadovoljavaju - Sector for Industry E-mail: [email protected] Url: www.ada.org.rs zahteve moderne medicine. Ekskluz- Tel: +381 (0) 21 456-232 www.vip.org.yu Municipality of Alibunar [email protected]. gov.RS Trg Slobode 4, 26310 Alibunar ivni smo distributeri firme, Innomed - Sector for Transport and CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE Vojvodina, Serbia Medical Zrt iz Budimpešte, Madjarska Telecomunictation Serbian Chamber of Commerce Tel: +381-13-642-105 i Zoll Medical Corporation,USA. Naš Tel: +381 (0) 21 456-101 Resavska 13-15, 11000 Beograd, Email: [email protected] program čine: [email protected]. gov.rs tel: +381 (11) 33 00 900 Url: www. alibunar.org.rs - Sector for International www.pks.komora.net Municipality of Apatin Economic Relations Vojvodina Chamber of Commerce 29 Srpskih Vladara, Vojvodina, Serbia Tel: +381 (0) 21 456-881 Hajduk Veljkova 11, 21000 Novi Sad Tel: +381-25-773-131 1. ETG APARATI [email protected]. gov.rs tel: +381-21-557-433 Email: [email protected] 2. DEFIBRILATORI - Sector for Trade, Tourism and fax: +381-21-557-364 Url: www.soapatin.org Services e-mail: [email protected]; www.pkv.rs Municipality of Bač 3. MONITORI Tel: +381 (0) 21 457-276 Regional Chamber of Commerce Trg Zorana Đinđića 2, 21420 Bač 4. PULSOHIMETRI [email protected]. gov.rs Sremska Mitrovica Vojvodina, Serbia - Sector for Plan and Development Kralja Petra I 4/2, Tel: +381-21-770-170; 5. HOLTERI Tel: +381 (0) 21 457-276 22000 Sremska Mitrovica Email: [email protected] 6. RENTGEN APARATI [email protected]. gov.rs tel: +381 22 610 778 Url: www.bac.rs The Provincial Secretariat for fax: +381 22 610 078 Municipality of Bačka Palanka 7. PRIBOR NEOPHODAN ZA Architecture, Urbanisam and Regional Chamber of Commerce Kralja Petra I br. 16 RAD MEDICINSKE OPREME Construction Zrenjanin, 21400 Bačka Palanka Mihajla Pupina 16, 21000 Novi Sad Kralja Petra I br. 3/1 Vojvodina, Serbia Tel: +381 (0) 21 487-4590 Zrenjanin, 23000, Vojvodina, Srbija Tel: +381-21-7559-117 Za svu robu koju prodajemo, Fax: +381 (0) 21 457-737 tel: +381 (0) 23 562 979, 535 890, fax: E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: arhiurb@vojvodina. gov.rs +381 (0) 23 562 693, www.backapalanka.org.rs posedujemo kako neophodne Novi Sad Fair www.rpkomora-zr.co.rs Municipality of Bačka Topola medjunarodne certifikate, dokaze Hajduk Veljkova 11, 21000 Novi Sad Regional Chamber of Commerce 1 Svetosavska Street o standardima, tako i neophodne Tel: +381 (0) 21483-00-00 Kikinda 24300 Bačka Topola, domaće certifikate i registracije Faks: +381 (0) 21 483-00-99 Trg srpskih dobrovoljaca 48 Vojvodina, Serbia E. pošta: [email protected] 23300 Kikinda Tel: +381-24-713-506; aparata. Servis medicinske opreme Vojvodina Fund for Developing Tel: +381 (0)230 21080; Fax: +381-24-715-918 je takodje razvijena delatnost naše Agriculture Fax: +381 (0)230 401230 Email: kokai.monika@viplc-backat- firme. Serviseri i tehnička podrška Bulevar Mihajla Pupina 16 Regional Chamber of Commerce opola.com firme poseduju certifikate o završenoj 21000 Novi Sad Novi Sad, Url: www.btopola.org.rs Tel: +381 (0) 21 487-4875 Mihajla Pupina 6/VII, 21000 Novi Sad Municipality of Bački Petrovac obuci za edukovanje korisnika za rad Fax: +381 (0) 21487-4253 Tel: +381 (0) 21 48-02-088 6, Kolarova, 21470 Bački Petrovac na aparatima, montzu, odrzavanje E-mail: [email protected] Fax: +381 (0) 21 466-300 Vojvodina, Serbia i servis. O uspešnosti naše firme www.fondpolj.vojvodina.sr.gov.yu E-mail: [email protected] Tel: +381-21-780-247; govori broj isporučenih aparata , kao i Vojvodina Development Fund www.rpkns.com Fax: +381-21-780-571 Hajduk Veljkova 11, 21000 Novi Sad Regional Chamber of Commerce Email: [email protected] zadovoljni korisnici istih. Tel: +381 (0) 21483-0666 Pančevo, Url: www.backipetrovac.org.yu The Guarantee Fund of Vojvodina Tel: +381 (0) 13 343 255 Municipality of Bečej Hajduk Veljkova 11, 21000 Novi Sad Fax: +381 (0)13 354 056 2 Trg Oslobođenja, 21220 Bečej Tel/Fax: +381 (0) 21 489 3700 www.rpkpancevo.com Vojvodina, Serbia DEM, Bulevar vojvode Stepe 15, 21000 Novi Sad ; tel/fax: +381 21 639 53 39, Vojvodina 2009/2010 The Investors guide / 81 mail: [email protected] DIRECTORY

Tel: +381-21-6912222 Vojvodina, Serbia Slobodana Bajića 5, 22410 Pećinci zova, Vojvodina, Serbia Email: [email protected] Tel: +381-25-722-220 Vojvodina, Serbia Tel: +381-22-310-051, 310-170 www.becej.co.rs Email: [email protected]; Tel: +381-22-86-950; +381-22-86-950 Email: [email protected] Municipality of Bela Crkva [email protected]; Mobil: +381-64 898 3623 Url: www.starapazova.eu 2, Miletićeva Street Url: www.kula.rs [email protected] City of Subotica 26340 Bela Crkva, Vojvodina, Serbia Municipality of Mali Iđoš www.pecinci.org Trg slobode 1, 24000 Subotica Tel: +381-13-851-224/ ext. 109 Glavna 32, 24321 Mali Iđoš Municipality of Plandište Vojvodina, Serbia Email: [email protected] Vojvodina, Serbia Vojvode Putnika 38, 26360 Plandište Tel: +381-24-666-677 URL: www.belacrkva.info Tel: +381-24-730-214 Vojvodina, Serbia Email: [email protected] Municipality of Beočin Email: [email protected] Tel: +381-13-861-033 Url: www.subotica.rs Svetosavska 25, 21300 Beocin Url: www.maliidos.com; Fax: +381-13-861-134 Municipality of Šid Vojvodina, Serbia www.small-steps.biz Email: [email protected] 4 Karađorđeva, 22240 Šid Tel: +381-21-870-537 Municipality of Nova Crnja Url: www.plandiste.com Vojvodina, Serbia [email protected] 110, JNA , 23 218 Nova Crnja Municipality of Ruma Tel: +381-22-712-544 Url: www.sobeocin.org.rs Vojvodina, Serbia Glavna 155, 22400 Ruma E-mail: [email protected] Municipality of Čoka Tel: +381-23-815-030; Vojvodina, Serbia http://www.opstinasid.org/ 20 Potiska, 23320 Čoka Fax: +381-23-815-031 Tel: +381-22-478-314 Municipality of Temerin Vojvodina, Serbia Email: [email protected], Fax: +381-0-22-479-588 Novosadska 326, 21235 Temerin Tel: +381-230-71-000 [email protected] Email: [email protected] Vojvodina, Serbia Email: [email protected]; krz. Url: www.sonovacrnja.org.rs/ Url: www.ruma.rs Tel: +381-21-843-888; 842-792 [email protected]; Url: www.coka.co.rs City of Novi Sad Municipality of Sečanj Email: [email protected] Municipality of Inđija Trg slobode 1, 21000 Novi Sad Vožda Karađorđa 57, 23240 Sečanj Url: temerin.org.yu Cara Dušana 1, 22320 Inđija Vojvodina, Serbia Vojvodina, Serbia Municipality of Titel Vojvodina, Serbia Tel: +381-21-529-270 Tel: +381-23-841-111; 841 410 Glavna 1, 21240 Titel, Tel: +381-22-561-301 Fax: +381-2-525-931 Fax: +381-23-842-031 Vojvodina, Serbia Email: [email protected] [email protected] Email: [email protected] Tel: +381-21-860-186 Url: www.indjija.net; www.moja. Url: www.gradnovisad.org.rs Url: www.secanj.rs Email: [email protected]; indjija.net Municipality of Novi Bečej Municipality of Senta Url: www.opstinatitel.rs Municipality of Irig 8, Žarka Zrenjanina, 23272 Novi Bečej Glavni trg 1, 24400 Senta Municipality of Vrbas Vojvode Putnika 1, 22406 Irig Vojvodina, Serbia Vojvodina, Serbia President of the interim committee Vojvodina, Serbia Tel: +381-23-771-135; Tel: +381-24-812-636 Zeljko Vidovic Tel: +381-22-461-010 Email: [email protected] E-mail: predsednik@zenta-senta. 88 Marsaka Tita 21460 Vrbas, Vojvo- Fax: +381-22-462-035 Url: www. novibecej.rs co.rs dina, Srbija; Tel: +381- 21-705-028 Email: [email protected] Municipality of Novi Kneževac www. www.zenta-senta.co.rs E-mail: [email protected] Url: www.irig.org.yu Kralja Petra I Karađorđevića 1 Municipality of Sombor Url: www.vrbas.net Municipality of Kanjiža 23330 Novi Kneževac; Trg Cara Uroša 1, 25000 Sombor Municipality of Vršac 1 Glavni trg, 24420 Kanjiža Vojvodina, Serbia Vojvodina, Serbia 1 Trg Pobede, 26300 Vršac, Vojvodina, Serbia Tel: +381-230-81-031; Tel: +381-25-468-133 Vojvodina, Serbia Tel.: +381-24-875–166 Fax: +381-230-82-076 [email protected] Tel: +381-13-821-053 Faks: +381-24-873–016 Mob: +381-64-82-66-800 Url: www. www.so-sombor.com E-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] [email protected] Municipality of Srbobran Url: www.vrsac.com www.kanjiza.co.yu Url: www.noviknezevac.rs 2, Trg slobode, 21480 Srbobran City of Zrenjanin Municipality of Kikinda Municipality of Odžaci Vojvodina, Serbia 10 Trg Slobode, 23000 Zrenjanin 12 Trg srpskih dobrovoljaca Knez Mihajlova 24, 25250 ODŽACI Tel: +381-21-731-079; Vojvodina, Serbia 23300 Kikinda, Vojvodina, Serbia Vojvodina, Serbia Fax: +381-21-731-077 Tel: +381 (0)23 564 585 Tel: +381-230-410-121 Tel: +381-25-742-411 Email: [email protected] Tel: +381 (0)23 511 963 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Url: www.srbobran.rs Fax: +381 (0)23 534 115 Url: www.kikinda.rs Url: www.odzaci.info City of Sremska Mitrovica Email: [email protected] Municipality of Kovačica Municipality of Opovo 13, Svetog Dimitrija Street Url: www.zrenjanin.rs 50, Maršala Tita, 26210 Kovačica Borisa Kidriča 10, 26204 Opovo 22000 Sremska Mitrovica, Municipality of Žabalj Vojvodina, Serbia Vojvodina, Serbia Vojvodina, Serbia Nikole Tesle 45, 21230 Žabalj Tel: +381-13-661-122 Tel: +381-13-681-030; 681-142 Tel: +381 -022-610-572 Vojvodina, Serbia Fax: +381-13-661-047 Mob: +381-63-1060-340 Email: [email protected] Mobilni: +381- 64-81-44-541 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Url: www. sremskamitrovica.org.rs Email: [email protected] Url: www.kovacica.org Url: www.opovo.org.rs Municipality of Sremski Karlovci www.zabalj.co.rs Municipality of Kovin City of Pančevo Trg Branka Radičevića 1, 21205 Municipality of Žitište 5 JNA, 26220 Kovin, Vojvodina, Srbija Trg kralja Petra I 2-4, 26000 Pančevo Sremski Karlovci, Vojvodina, Serbia Cara Dušana 15, 23210 Žitište Tel: +381-13-742-104 Vojvodina, Serbia Tel: +381-21-685-30-00 Vojvodina, Serbia Email: [email protected] Tel/Fax: + 381 13 346 393; 343 222 Email: [email protected] Tel: +381-23-821-308 Url: www.kovin.org.rs Email: [email protected] Url: www.sremski-karlovci.org.rs Fax: + 381-23-821-306 Municipality of Kula Url: www.pancevo.rs Municipality of Stara Pazova Email: [email protected] Lenjinova 11, 25230 Kula Municipality of Pećinci 11, Svetosavska , 22300 Stara Pa- Url: www.zitiste.org.yu

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