We help companies from Bosnia and Herzegovina identify new clients, partners and markets, and present their products and services to the international business community.
We help international businesses identify reliable partners, suppliers and collaboration opportunities in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Every market has its own rhythm. Ours is a practice of translation — between languages, institutions and business cultures — so that first meetings turn into working relationships.
A practical overview for international companies evaluating Bosnia and Herzegovina as a nearshoring, manufacturing, or expansion base — covering the regulatory environment, tax structure, and sectors where foreign capital is finding traction.
Foreign investors receive national treatment under the state-level Law on the Policy of Foreign Direct Investment. Capital and profits can be freely repatriated, and property rights are constitutionally protected. Company registration is handled at the entity level — in the Federation of BiH, Republika Srpska, or Brčko District. Bosnia and Herzegovina is an EU candidate country, progressively aligning commercial law with EU standards.
Corporate income tax is a flat 10% in both entities, one of Europe's most competitive rates. VAT is a unified 17%, and personal income tax is 10% in the Federation and 8–10% in Republika Srpska. A network of double-taxation treaties covers most EU member states, the UK, Turkey, and the Gulf. These agreements reduce withholding tax on cross-border dividends, interest, and royalties.
Established supplier base for European OEMs in automotive, machinery, and metal components, with competitive labour costs and CEFTA access.
Growing pool of engineers serving EU and US clients through nearshoring, with strong English proficiency and time-zone overlap.
Hydro, wind, and solar potential backed by feed-in tariffs and long-term power purchase frameworks.
Fertile land, protected geographical indications, and duty-free access to CEFTA and EU markets under the Stabilisation and Association Agreement.
Certified forestry base supplying finished furniture and components to Western European retailers.
Fast-growing inbound tourism across Sarajevo, Mostar, and the Adriatic-adjacent regions, with room for branded hotel and resort development.
Sitting between the EU and the Western Balkans, Bosnia and Herzegovina combines low operating costs with layered trade agreements — a practical base for companies producing for European supply chains or scaling into the region.
Yes. Foreign investors can hold up to 100% ownership in most sectors, with national treatment guaranteed under the Law on the Policy of Foreign Direct Investment. A limited list of strategic sectors (defence, certain media) has ownership caps.
Corporate income tax is 10% in both the Federation of BiH and Republika Srpska, among the lowest flat rates in Europe. VAT is a unified 17%.
A limited liability company (d.o.o.) can typically be registered in 3–6 weeks, depending on the entity and municipality. Bizantrop handles the full process end-to-end.
Yes — incentives include tax relief for capital investments and R&D, customs exemptions on equipment imports, and entity- and canton-level grants tied to job creation and export orientation.
Yes. The Stabilisation and Association Agreement provides duty-free access to the EU for most industrial and many agricultural goods, and CEFTA membership adds free trade with the Western Balkans.