Podgorica, (MINA-BUSINESS) – The Ministry of Economic Development announced that the electronic Register of Craftsmen, established in accordance with the amendments to the Law on Crafts adopted in July, will become operational on Sunday.

The Ministry stated that the Register of Craftsmen is a public, electronically maintained database of craftsmen operating in Montenegro, with the aim of establishing a unified, centralized and up-to-date record in the field of crafts.

“Craftsmen are required to submit an application for registration with the Chamber of Crafts of Montenegro within three months from the establishment of the Register. The registration procedure will be simple, clearly defined and fully aligned with the applicable regulations,” the Ministry said in a press release.

The Register ensures a transparent and unified overview of craftsmen in Montenegro, up-to-date records on registration, changes and deletions of data, stronger institutional support for the crafts sector, as well as an improved business environment and greater legal certainty for craftsmen.

According to the press release, the Ministry of Economic Development and the Chamber of Crafts of Montenegro will continue to support craftsmen and ensure the consistent implementation of legal provisions through a partnership-based and coordinated approach.