Arioch13
English expat in Macedonia
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English
Lives in Skopje
Registration: 25 November 2009
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Driving license in Macedonia by Armand
Hi all, Can a foreigner take the driving test in Macedonia? What are the formalities to get a driverÂ’s licence in Macedonia? Do you need special or extra documents being an expatriate? How much does it cost? Thank you for ...
Hi P. I learned of a prosecution of someone that got into an accident. The case was being conducted on the basis of driving without a license or insurance. The person concerned was under the impression their foreign license was valid to the full ... Read More
Driving license in Macedonia by Armand
Hi all, Can a foreigner take the driving test in Macedonia? What are the formalities to get a driverÂ’s licence in Macedonia? Do you need special or extra documents being an expatriate? How much does it cost? Thank you for ...
An update on this: You will need to do the following if you are here longer than six months. Take the driving appropriate medical exam. This is pretty low cost (around 30 Euros) and is a very general bill of good health. Some of the tests seem a ... Read More
Opening a business by October101
How much does an accountant charges to open a business in Macedonia? What is the monthly fee that an accountant charges per month to do a small business accounts and taxes + payroll.
Hi, This largely depends on the type of incorporation. ie. Dooel. Which is similar to a Limited company structure in the UK and much of Europe. OR DOO which is a little like a PLC. A Dooel requires 5,000 Euros in share capital. Though you will ... Read More
Your experience of culture shock in Macedonia by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Macedonia. What ...
Perhaps the rudeness in some public institutions and banks or the sometimes crazy processes and inefficiency. A small number of individuals in the wrong public positions in key institutions have done more harm to the Macedonian economy than any ... Read More
Considering a move to Skopje by Quezoy
Hey there, Me and my wife are considering a move to Skopje. She is Macedonian, I Slovenian, and currently we live in Slovenia. The situation here is not good however and I see no real chance for improvement in the (near) future. Especially, my wife ...
5000 euros is correct for a DOOEL (single ownership limited liability company) . You can pay yourself on a contract basis at 10% tax. This includes no contributions for health etc but as a foreigner you will need to prove some form of medical ... Read More
Places to visit in Macedonia by Julie
Hi, For the ones living in Macedonia, what would you suggest to discover the country? When you have friends or family visiting you, where do you go with them? What are the must-see places in Macedonia, the tourist sites? How to visit the ...
Matka is beautiful, agree with P Coops. Generally getting out into the countryside is great. I like the town Strumica which has a feeling which is slightly different to the rest of Macedonia. Hard to quantify but feels a little bit less ... Read More
Top hiring sectors in Macedonia by Julien
Hi, letÂ’s talk about job opportunities in Macedonia. What are the top hiring sectors? And according to you, what are the most promising job sectors, which will keep creating jobs in Macedonia? Thanks in advance for sharing your ...
Do I get a prize for the full reply :)? Read More
Top hiring sectors in Macedonia by Julien
Hi, letÂ’s talk about job opportunities in Macedonia. What are the top hiring sectors? And according to you, what are the most promising job sectors, which will keep creating jobs in Macedonia? Thanks in advance for sharing your ...
As a Director of the local British Chambers (The British Business Group Macedonia) we get calls to perform due diligence for many investors from all over the world. This often includes recruitment so my opinion mainly comes from this perspective. ... Read More
Citizenship in Macedonia by GuestPoster6584
Hello all, I'm an American married to a Macedonian and living here in Skopje. I'm working and have hit the one year mark (woo hoo)! I am definitely wanting to stick around but I do have a question regarding citizenship. How long do you have to ...
I got mine here recently and the rules at the time were that one must have been resident here for 3 years. 3 years from the time I first registered under my foreign visitors ID. Many of my fellow expats seem to simply stay under a 10 year ID. You ... Read More
Relocating to Macedonia by Roka44
Hi Me and my partner are thinking of moving to Macedonia and planing to open B&B for foreign visitors.We already found the perfect house,close to Bitola.Im a macedonian so the language is not a problem and my partner is a chef(very good one:))He is ...
I know of someone that did something similar but that did not last. I think it could have but the problem they had was advertising and getting repeat business. Been to MK once and there isn't a whole lot more to see. Where to find the sort of ... Read More
5 good reasons for living in Macedonia by Julien
Hi, if someone asks you the best reasons for making the choice to live and stay in Macedonia, what would be your top 5? Thanks in advance for participating, Julien
Not sure I agree with the night life being good by any description. This is a country where you cant buy a bottle of wine in a shop after 7PM for over half the year too. One of the popular misconceptions I come across is that this is "Eastern ... Read More
Rent a flat or a house in Macedonia by Christine
Finding a place to live is a priority when settling in Macedonia. Your experience will be of a great help for the members who want to settle in Macedonia. Therefore, we have prepared some questions for you: Which kinds of accommodation are ...
Agreed. Of course it depends on the area and what you consider appropriate to your needs. I was thinking more of the Vodna area or somewhere central. Most of my mates tend to stay in the centre or around Vodna so this is the area I know. I am ... Read More
Healthcare in Macedonia by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Macedonia ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Macedonia? Thanks in advance for sharing ...
I agree with much of the comments mentioned by the previous poster in term of private care being so low in price it seems largely pointless to worry about going to a GP. However, that is because I feel I am a guest here and I expect to pay my way. I ... Read More
Expat blog gatherings in Macedonia by Julien
Hi all! What about meeting the other Macedonia ½ûÂþÌìÌà members in real life? Organizing an ½ûÂþÌìÌà meet up would be an excellent way to know them! :) An ½ûÂþÌìÌà meet up can be a diner gathering, having coffee, a bring and share in a nice ...
The various business groups such as our own British Business Group also organise regular events and gatherings in Macedonia. If anyone is interested in joining the BBG then feel free to send me a mail. We regularly organise social and business ... Read More
Driving license in Macedonia by Armand
Hi all, Can a foreigner take the driving test in Macedonia? What are the formalities to get a driverÂ’s licence in Macedonia? Do you need special or extra documents being an expatriate? How much does it cost? Thank you for ...
Personally, I just use my English (EU format) license and this is perfectly acceptable here. I have never had an issue with that. I suspect if you have a non EU license it would need a local test. There is a written theory and practical aspect ... Read More