Frequently asked questions
Answers to what clients ask us most about company formation, residence, and the virtual office in Sarajevo.
Can foreigners own 100% of a company (d.o.o.) in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Yes. Foreign nationals can form a d.o.o. in the Federation of BiH with 100% foreign ownership — no local co-owner or partner is required. IBC is not a law firm: we coordinate the entire formation, residence, and property process with licensed lawyers, and nothing on this page constitutes legal advice.
Do I need to travel to Bosnia to register a company?
No. Formation can be handled by power of attorney to a licensed lawyer, without your personal presence in Sarajevo. IBC is not a law firm: we coordinate the entire formation, residence, and property process with licensed lawyers, and nothing on this page constitutes legal advice.
Does forming a company help me get a residence permit?
Yes. Company formation is the standard route to a temporary residence permit in BiH: it is issued for one year and can be renewed, and after 5 years of continuous residence you can apply for permanent residence. IBC is not a law firm: we coordinate the entire formation, residence, and property process with licensed lawyers, and nothing on this page constitutes legal advice.
Can I buy property in Bosnia through a company?
For investors from the Gulf states, buying property as a private individual is generally not an option — forming a Bosnian company (d.o.o.) is the only legal route to real-estate ownership. IBC is not a law firm: we coordinate the entire formation, residence, and property process with licensed lawyers, and nothing on this page constitutes legal advice.
What taxes will my company pay?
A company in the Federation of BiH pays 10% corporate income tax and 17% VAT — among the lowest rates in Europe. IBC is not a law firm: we coordinate the entire formation, residence, and property process with licensed lawyers, and nothing on this page constitutes legal advice.
What does a virtual office legally provide?
A virtual office provides your company with a registered business address, where IBC receives and forwards your mail. It's the address you use in the court registry and on company documents.