Sofija Stefanović

Attorney at Law
Immigration & Citizenship | Employment & Global Mobility
Stojković Attorneys (STATT), Belgrade

Profile

Sofija Stefanović is an Attorney at Law at Stojković Attorneys, focusing on immigration law, residence and citizenship matters, and cross-border workforce structuring.

She advises foreign nationals, private clients, and international companies on establishing legal status in Serbia, including residence permits, work authorization, and long-term legal positioning.

In addition, she is actively involved in complex employment and mobility projects, where immigration and labor law intersect.

Her work is defined by precision, structured case development, and a practical understanding of how legal frameworks are applied in practice.

Key Areas of Practice

• Immigration law (residence permits, unified permits, long-term stay)
• Citizenship (including descent-based applications and structured pathways)
• Employment and global mobility
• Employer of Record (EOR) structuring
• Cross-border workforce transitions
• Legal advisory for foreign nationals entering the Serbian market

Professional Experience

Stojković Attorneys (STATT)

Attorney at Law
Belgrade, Serbia

Sofija advises on a wide range of immigration and citizenship matters, with a focus on:

• structuring residence applications for foreign nationals,
• assessing eligibility and legal pathways,
• coordinating documentation and submission strategies, and
• managing communication with competent authorities.

She regularly works on cases involving:

• property-based residence,
• company formation structures,
• employment-based permits (Unified Permit), and
• family reunification.

Global Workforce & Mobility Projects

Sofija has been involved in supporting complex, structured workforce transitions in cooperation with international platforms such as Deel.

In this context, she contributed to:

• legal alignment of labor and immigration frameworks,
• structuring employee transfers under Employer of Record (EOR) models,
• preparation of employment documentation, and
• management of regulatory requirements for foreign workforce engagement.

Notably, she participated in a large-scale project involving the transition of 32 employees in Serbia within a one-month timeframe, ensuring coordinated compliance across employment and immigration law.

Secondment & Cross-Border Employment

Sofija also advises on:

• secondment of employees from Serbia abroad,
• temporary work arrangements, and
• regulatory compliance in cross-border employment scenarios.

Her work involves assessing legal risks, structuring documentation, and ensuring alignment with both Serbian and applicable foreign regulations.

Approach

Sofija’s approach is based on:

• careful legal assessment before proceeding,
• clear structuring of each case, and
• practical guidance aligned with administrative practice.

She places particular emphasis on identifying viable legal pathways and avoiding unnecessary procedural risks.

Languages

• English
• Serbian

Notable Engagement

• Participation in structured EOR transition projects in cooperation with Deel
• Advisory on multi-employee transfer and compliance frameworks
• Ongoing support to foreign nationals relocating to Serbia