Grow Your Workforce in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Labor Laws in Bosnia and Herzegovina

• Annual Leave: 20 days
• Maternity Leave: 42 days minimum
• Public Holidays: 5
• Workweek: 40 hours per week.
• Overtime: Maximum 10 hours per week.

Value Added Tax (VAT) in Bosnia and Herzegovina

The standard VAT rate is 17%, and the VAT regime applies equally throughout the country of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

There is no reduced VAT rate in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Work Visas Bosnia and Herzegovina

Here is work visa information for Bosnia and Herzegovina, download our guide for an extensive breakdown.

When a foreign national intends to stay in B&H for employment, he/she must obtain a work permit issued by the authority responsible for the employment of foreigners following applicable regulations.

Depending on the place of residence, or in other words, the location of the employer, a work permit is issued by the authorities responsible for the employment of foreigners in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Republic of Srpska or Brcko District.

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