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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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.)
2,000FBiH / RS Companies (Business Entities) Laws (https://www.usemultiplier.com/bosnia-herzegovina/company-registration)
Minimum share capital (d.d.)
50,000FBiH / RS Companies (Business Entities) Laws
Incorporation steps
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 (https://www.usemultiplier.com/bosnia-herzegovina/company-registration)
Notarisation requirement
Founding act and registration documents must be certified by a public notaryLaw on Notaries (https://www.usemultiplier.com/bosnia-herzegovina/company-registration)
Incorporation timeline
Approximately 10 to 15 business days for court registrationFIPA — How to Establish a Business in BiH (https://www.usemultiplier.com/bosnia-herzegovina/company-registration)
VAT registration threshold
100,000Law 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 filings (approx — confirm deadlines per entity)FBiH / RS Accounting and Tax Laws
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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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