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🇧🇦 Taxes · Bosnia and Herzegovina

Taxes in Bosnia and Herzegovina

A single, straightforward personal income tax rate for residents and non-residents of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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In the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina personal income tax is paid by both residents and non-residents, if they have income from sources in the country.

Who pays personal income tax

The following are treated as personal income tax payers in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina:

  • Residents - taxed on their income.
  • Non-residents who carry on independent business activity through a permanent place of business in the Federation - taxed on the income from that activity.
  • Non-residents who carry on dependent business activity in the Federation - taxed on the income from that activity.
  • Non-residents who receive income from movable and immovable property, royalties, patents, licenses and capital investments - taxed if the title to the property is located in the Federation.

Your situation may differ depending on the source of income and your residency status. On a free consultation we go through the details and work out your tax burden.

The tax rate

The personal income tax rate in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina is 10% - a single rate for all the categories of payers listed above.

Key features of the tax system

Flat rate

Personal income tax is 10% - one rate with no progressive scale.

Clear categories

The law clearly divides payers into residents and several categories of non-residents depending on the source of income.

Tax by source of income

Non-residents pay tax only on income connected to the territory of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina: from business, property, royalties or capital investments.

FAQ

What is the personal income tax rate in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
In the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina the personal income tax rate is a single 10%.
Do non-residents pay tax in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Yes, if they have income from business activity, property, royalties, patents, licenses or capital investments in the Federation.
What income does a non-resident pay tax on?
Only on income sourced in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina: from business, immovable and movable property, royalties, patents, licenses and capital investments.
Can you go through my situation on a consultation?
Yes, a Murblz expert reviews your case for free and explains how the tax is calculated in your specific case.

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