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Serbian bank wind-down needs zero balance, Banca Intesa / AIK closure letter, corporate tax clearance if DOO involved, and EUR SWIFT to NRE.
RSD convert to EUR before wire — NRE is INR destination
Serbian retail accounts hold RSD or EUR — I convert RSD to EUR at bank rate before SWIFT to avoid double FX loss.
DOO company account needs Serbian tax clearance and shareholder resolution before bank closure.
Download 12-month statements before e-banking lapses on non-RS phone number.
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Serbian bank wind-down lanes
| Account | Currency | Close step |
|---|---|---|
| Retail savings | RSD / EUR | Zero balance + closure letter |
| Salary account | RSD | Employer final payslip |
| DOO corporate | EUR | Tax clearance + resolution |
| FX card | Multi | Settle charges first |
| Brokerage linked | EUR | Close depot first |
Serbian bank closure sequence
Stop credits
Redirect salary and dividends.
Convert RSD
EUR for SWIFT efficiency.
Tax clearance
If DOO — Serbian Poreska uprava letter.
Wire to NRE
EUR SWIFT with FEMA declaration.
Closure letter
Bank confirms account closed.
Wind-down flow
Serbia export kit
- 12m statements.
- Closure letter.
- SWIFT receipt.
- DOO resolution.
- Tax clearance.
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Keep EUR account?
Schedule FA if balance remains — most close fully.
Form 15CB?
Yes for large EUR wire to NRO/NRE — CA certificate.
RSD only balance?
Convert at bank — avoid airport FX.
US person FBAR?
Serbian accounts in USD 10k aggregate.
Crypto on RS exchange?
Separate wind-down — not bank account.
Joint account?
Both holders sign closure — or remove co-holder first.
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