COMMERCIAL OFFENSES BY COMPANIES IN A COMPETITIVE BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT

Abstract

In response to current scientific and social demands, the authors have chosen to dedicate this paper to examining the interconnection between the subjects of economic relations, as well as the legal violations committed by these subjects in the establishment of such relations. The economy is the main carrier of the entire social development and prosperity of the society, so researching the legality that occurs in the daily operations of the company and the fair and honest relationship towards consumers or service users was a great challenge for the authors. The main goal of the paper is the analysis of the ten-year period of business operations of companies on the territory of the Republic of Serbia and the discovery of the legality of their operations. After analysing the concept, types and main characteristics of companies established in the territory of the Republic of Serbia, the authors presented the basic economic, commercial offences according to the currently valid regulations in the Republic of Serbia, which are most often committed by companies and responsible persons in them. In the research, almost all basic methods of knowledge and research were applied, and statistical and comparative methods were used from the general scientific methods. From the methods for data collection - method of content analysis of documents, laws and annual statistical reports of the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia were used. By identifying the most prevalent sanctions imposed for the illegal operations of companies, the authors conclude the paper with a discussion and analysis of these deviant behaviors, along with recommendations for their prevention. The unique value of this work lies in the findings derived from analyzing a decade of court practice related to the subject of the study.