CRPS Data Harmonisation: What to Do Before 15 June 2026
Bringing your company into compliance with Montenegro's new Law on Business Companies
⚠ Urgent: deadline 15 June 2026
All companies registered at CRPS before the new Law on Business Companies (Zakon o privrednim društvima) came into force must bring their founding documents and registered particulars into line with its requirements. Companies that do not complete harmonisation by 15 June 2026 risk compulsory liquidation and will be unable to carry out any other registration actions at CRPS.
What harmonisation is and who it affects
Usklađivanje (harmonisation of business entities) is the official procedure for bringing a company's data registered at the Central Registry of Business Entities (CRPS) into conformity with the requirements of the new Law on Business Companies.
The Law obliges all active companies to complete the procedure. In practice this primarily affects limited liability companies (d.o.o.) — the most common business form in Montenegro.
The obligation applies to companies registered before the new law took effect. Companies registered under the new law are not affected — their data already meets current requirements.
What is reviewed and brought into compliance
The new law has refined the list of particulars that must be registered at CRPS and included in a company's articles of association. The main categories are:
| Particular | Note |
|---|---|
| Full and abbreviated company name | Including the legal form designation |
| Registered address | Street, number, settlement, municipality |
| Primary activity (NKD code) | Code and description per the activity classifier |
| Shareholder details | Full name / company name, share, form of participation |
| Director details | Full name, date of appointment, scope of authority |
| Share capital | Minimum €1 for an LLC (d.o.o.) |
| Representation structure | Sole / joint representation, authority limitations |
Step-by-step guide
Audit existing documents
Compare the articles of association and data currently registered at CRPS against the list of mandatory particulars under the new Law on Business Companies. Identify any discrepancies.
Shareholder resolution (assembly decision)
The sole shareholder of the LLC or the general meeting passes a resolution on harmonisation. If the articles are being amended, the resolution must be executed in notarial form.
Notarial certification of the articles (if amended)
The new version of the articles of association is certified by a notary. CRPS will not accept amendments without notarial form.
Filing the application at CRPS
The application together with supporting documents is submitted to the CRPS registrar. The applicant's signature must be notarially certified. Documents may be filed in person, through an authorised representative, or by post.
Receiving the new CRPS decision
The registrar issues a decision registering the changes. From that point harmonisation is considered complete.
Documents required for CRPS filing
- 📌Harmonisation application (template available on the CRPS website) — applicant's signature notarially certified
- 📌Shareholder resolution (or assembly minutes) on harmonisation
- 📌New version of the articles of association — if amendments are made (notarial form required)
- 📌Identity document of the applicant
- 📌Proof of state fee payment
Consequences of missing the deadline
Registration actions blocked. Until harmonisation is complete, the registrar will reject any other application: change of director, address change, admission of a new shareholder, amendment of share capital.
Compulsory liquidation. The Law empowers CRPS to initiate compulsory liquidation of any company that has not completed harmonisation within the prescribed deadline.
Tax and banking consequences. Banks and tax authorities rely on up-to-date CRPS data. A discrepancy between the actual state of the company and its registered particulars creates risks when opening accounts, accessing the tax system, and filing returns.
Related compliance requirements
Harmonisation is not the only obligation businesses face in Montenegro in 2025–2026. Other rules taking effect in the same period include:
- →Transfer Pricing — documentation for intra-group transactions, deadline 30 June.
- →Tax System of Montenegro — progressive corporate tax 9–15%, VAT, changes from 2026.
- →Tax Harmonisation with the EU — reforms as part of EU accession negotiations.
Frequently asked questions
What happens if a company does not harmonise by 15 June 2026?
CRPS may initiate compulsory liquidation. Additionally, until harmonisation is complete, the registrar will refuse any other registration action — change of director, shareholders, registered address, etc.
Do we need to amend the articles if they already contain all required information?
If the articles already comply with the new law, no substantive amendment is required. However, a formal application to CRPS confirming harmonisation has been completed must still be filed.
Who may sign the CRPS application?
The application must be signed by the director or another person authorised to represent the company. The applicant's signature must be notarially certified.
Does the resolution on harmonisation need to be notarised?
A shareholder resolution does not require notarisation unless accompanied by an amendment to the articles of association. Amendments to the articles require notarial form.
What is the state fee for harmonisation?
The state fee for registering changes at CRPS ranges from €15 to €50 depending on the type of registration action. Notarial services are charged separately.
Sources
- Zakon o privrednim društvima Crne Gore — Law on Business Companies of Montenegro
- crps.me — Central Registry of Business Entities of Montenegro, official website