Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Promote peaceful and inclusive communities for sustainable development, ensure access to justice for all, and build efficient stable and inclusive institutions at all levels.

Company NIS is willing to contribute with its experience and knowledge to improve the business environment in Serbia

Within the permanent cooperation with business associations, NIS exchanges knowledge, experiences, information and best business practices with the wider business community, identifies needs and opportunities for improving business conditions and contributes to the creation of a better business climate, which results in a broader and clearer understanding of the current business environment and more efficient development of the energy sector and the company itself.

In 2024, representatives NIS Company actively cooperated with the following business and professional associations:

  • National Energy Committee Serbia – WPC Energy (WPC Energy Serbia)
  • Foreign Investor Council (FIC);
  • American Chamber of Commerce in Serbia (AMCHAM);
  • Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia (CCIS), and
  • National Alliance for Local Economic Development (NALED).

NIS made a significant contribution to the preparation of the White Book 2023, done by the Foreign Investor Council (FIC), which included recommendations for the oil and gas sector, as well as suggestions for the successful continuation of the fight against illegal trade in the Republic of Serbia as part of the measures to improve business conditions.

NIS reviews amendments to regulations, participates in public hearings, and takes part in the preparation of draft laws and by-laws that regulate the issues of energy and fiscal system, as well as the topics concerning environmental protection, striving to contribute to regulatory activities as much as possible.

In 2024, numerous regulations significant for improving the economic environment in the Republic of Serbia were adopted. NIS analysed these regulations and provided appropriate comments and suggestions:

  • Law on Amendments to the Energy Law;
  • Laws the Environmental Impact Study;
  • Law on Assessment of Environmental Impact;
  • Law on Electronic Dispatch Notes;
  • Law on Amendments to the Law on Excise Duties;
  • Law on Amendments to the Law on Electronic Invoicing;
  • Energy Development Strategy of the Republic of Serbia until 2040 with projections until 2050;
  • Environmental Protection Strategy – Green Agenda for the Republic of Serbia for the period from 2024 to 2033;
  • Integrated National Energy and Climate Plan of the Republic of Serbia for the period until 2030 with a vision until 2050 and
  • The Strategy for Occupational Safety and Health in the Republic of Serbia for the period from 2024 to 2027 with the Action Plan for its implementation.

Regulations that were subject to public consultations or were provided to the company for consideration and feedback were thoroughly analysed. Of particular note are the Law on Amendments to the Energy Law and the Integrated National Energy and Climate Plan of the Republic of Serbia for the period until 2030 with a vision until 2050.

NIS will continue to strive to contribute to the improvement of the business environment in the Republic of Serbia, through participation in public consultations on regulatory changes and ensuring the well-being of its employees, as well as by providing products and services at the highest level for its consumers.