North Macedonia (FYR Macedonia): Doing business and staying in touch

Doing Business in North Macedonia (FYR Macedonia)

Suits and ties are correct attire for men, with skirt, blouse and tights the accepted attire for women. English, French and German are spoken in most business circles.

Office Hours

Mon-Fri 0730-1530.

Economy

The North Macedonia’s (FYR Macedonia’s) economy has improved over the years. Its low tax rates and free economic zones also help to attract foreign investment.

GDP

US$5.6 billion (2006).

Main exports

Steel, iron, textile products, tobacco, food and beverages.

Main imports

Machinery and equipment, automobiles, chemicals, fuels and food products.

Main trading partners

Serbia and Montenegro, Bulgaria, Greece, Germany, Italy and Russia.

Keeping in Touch in North Macedonia (FYR Macedonia)

Telephone

All telecommunications services are generally working normally.

Mobile Phone

Roaming agreements exist with most international mobile phone companies. Coverage is mostly good.

Internet

There are a few Internet cafes in the main towns.

Media

The constitution guarantees freedom of speech and access to information.

Post

Services work normally.