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January 3, 2026

Od 1. januara u Srbiji se primenjuje novi porez: Cilj je da se smanji zagađenje

U Srbiji se od 1. januara primenjuje nacionalni porez na emisije ugljen-dioksida (CO2) od četiri evra po toni, što će regulisati dva zakona čija primena počinje – o porezu na emisije gasova sa efektom staklene bašte i o porezu na uvoz ugljenično intenzivnih proizvoda.

Od 1. januara u Srbiji se primenjuje novi porez: Cilj je da se smanji zagađenje

TL;DR

  • Serbia introduced a national CO2 tax of four euros per ton on January 1st.
  • Two new laws regulate the tax: the Law on Greenhouse Gas Emissions Tax and the Law on Tax on Imports of Carbon-Intensive Products.
  • The goal is to reduce pollution, improve energy efficiency, and create a level playing field for Serbian industry internationally.
  • This aligns Serbia with the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).
  • The tax applies to CO2, nitrous oxide (N2O), and perfluorocarbons (PFCs), calculated in CO2 equivalents.
  • Industries most affected include nitrogen fertilizers, iron, steel, aluminum, cement, and electricity production.
  • The Law on CO2 Tax applies to entities requiring emissions permits, primarily large and medium-sized companies.
  • Revenue generated will fund green transition investments.
  • The Law on Tax on Imports of Carbon-Intensive Products excludes electricity due to technical limitations.
  • Importers will pay based on embedded emissions in imported goods but can use tax credits if emissions were already paid in the country of origin.
  • Serbia joins 44 other countries with a carbon tax.
  • The EU's CBAM phases in over time, aiming to equalize tariffs with the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) by 2034.
  • CBAM requires EU importers to purchase certificates for embedded CO2 in imported products.
  • The current EU ETS price ranges from 60 to 80 euros per ton, with potential future increases.
  • Implementing these regulations will impose additional costs on Serbian exports to the EU, potentially amounting to hundreds of millions of euros annually.
  • Decarbonization and investments in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving energy efficiency are crucial for maintaining the competitiveness of Serbian industry in the EU market.

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