Source-cited draft: company formation & entity choice for Bosnia and Herzegovina (tax year 2025) — rates, thresholds and rules with primary-source citations. Unverified; pending local-accountant review.
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| Entity types, capital and incorporation | The most common business vehicle is the limited liability company (d.o.o.). Registration is done at the competent court / registry in the relevant entity and involves notarisation, capital deposit, and registrations with the tax authority and municipality. | |
| Limited liability company | Drustvo s ogranicenom odgovornoscu (d.o.o.) — the most common form for SMEs and foreign investorsFBiH / RS Companies (Business Entities) Laws | |
| Joint stock company | Dionicko drustvo (d.d.) — used for larger enterprises and public companiesFBiH / RS Companies (Business Entities) Laws | |
| Sole proprietorship | Samostalni preduzetnik / obrt — individual trader, no separate legal personalityEntity Laws on Crafts / Self-Employment | |
| Minimum share capital (d.o.o.) | 2,000 BAM (approx. EUR 1,000)FBiH / RS Companies (Business Entities) Laws | |
| Minimum share capital (d.d.) | 50,000 BAM (joint stock company)FBiH / RS Companies (Business Entities) Laws | |
| Incorporation steps |
The most common business vehicle is the limited liability company (d.o.o.). Registration is done at the competent court / registry in the relevant entity and involves notarisation, capital deposit, and registrations with the tax authority and municipality.
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| Notarise founding act, deposit initial capital, register with the competent court, obtain company stamp, open a bank account, register with the tax administration and municipalityFIPA — How to Establish a Business in BiH |
| Notarisation requirement | Founding act and registration documents must be certified by a public notaryLaw on Notaries |
| Incorporation timeline | Approximately 10 to 15 business days for court registrationFIPA — How to Establish a Business in BiH |
| VAT registration | Mandatory once taxable turnover exceeds 100,000 BAM; voluntary registration possible below the thresholdLaw on Value Added Tax (BiH) |
| Core annual compliance | Annual financial statements, corporate income tax return (by end of March), monthly VAT returns, and monthly payroll/contribution filingsFBiH / RS Accounting and Tax Laws |
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