MoneyDirect bookings vs Booking.com: what you really lose to commission
Commission math for one apartment, when OTAs still make sense, and how direct bookings + CRM restore margin for owners in Serbia, Montenegro, and Croatia.
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LegalTax on renting an apartment in Montenegro: what owners must know
Income from seasonal rental, Airbnb and direct bookings — expense deduction methods, tourist tax, and common coastal owner mistakes.
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LegalGuest registration in Montenegro: evidence for apartment hosts
Who must register guests, deadlines for Budva/Kotor/Bar, mandatory data fields, and how to prepare records before official reporting.
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LegalTourist tax in Montenegro 2026: Budva, Kotor, Bar and other municipalities
Who pays, per-night calculation, municipal payment deadlines, and how to align tourist tax with guest registration and income tax.
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