Business Culture
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Nina Evason,
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- It is best to arrive on time but anticipate that your Macedonian counterpart could be late. A time difference of 15 to 20 minutes is generally tolerated.
- Business cards are usually exchanged over introductions. There are no clear customs surrounding this exchange, but it is best not to treat another person’s business card nonchalantly. For example, do not write on it or scrunch it.
- If your company has been established for longer than a decade, emphasise this point. Security and longevity are highly valued in business.
- The 2023 Corruption Perception Index ranked North Macedonia 76th out of 180 countries, receiving a score of 42/100.1 This metric suggests that there is a moderate level of corruption in the country’s public sector.