Bosnia and Herzegovina

On 30 October 2026, the Indirect Taxation Authority of Bosnia and Herzegovina (UIO) announced Auction 598 for the public sale of goods seized during customs enforcement operations. The auction follows standard customs procedures under the Customs Law and relevant bylaws, offering businesses and individuals the opportunity to purchase confiscated items ranging from vehicles to consumer

As of 30 October 2026, the Indirect Taxation Authority (UIO) has published the notice for Auction 596, offering a new batch of seized assets for public sale. This auction is part of the Authority’s ongoing enforcement strategy to dispose of goods confiscated due to customs violations, including smuggling, false declaration, or unpaid duties. The auction

Effective 30 October 2026, the Gradiška–Stara Gradiška border crossing has officially opened for international passenger traffic. The Indirect Taxation Authority (UIO) confirmed that the crossing will operate under standard customs and border control procedures, facilitating movement between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia. The opening marks a significant infrastructure upgrade, reducing congestion at nearby crossings and

On 29 October 2026, authorized officers of the Indirect Taxation Authority (UIO) conducted an enforcement operation in the Kotor Varoš area, resulting in the temporary seizure of a significant number of vehicles. The operation targeted vehicles suspected of customs violations, including unpaid duties, irregular imports, or use in smuggling activities. The total value of seized

On 29 October 2026, the Indirect Taxation Authority (UIO) issued a public notice announcing that the Gradiška–Stara Gradiška border crossing would commence operations on 30 October 2026 at 08:00 hours. The announcement provided advance information to travelers, freight forwarders, and border agencies to ensure readiness. The new crossing, designated with customs office code BA094162, will

As of 26 October 2026, the Indirect Taxation Authority (UIO) published the notice for Auction 594, continuing the regular cycle of public auctions for goods seized during customs enforcement. The auction includes a variety of items confiscated due to violations such as undeclared imports, counterfeit products, or unpaid excise duties. Detailed catalogs, viewing schedules, and

On 23 October 2026, the municipality of Trebinje in Bosnia and Herzegovina announced an increase in the annual tax for advertising objects and signs specifically targeting betting shops, raising the fee to 15,000 KM (approximately EUR 7,670). This local fiscal measure aims to regulate the proliferation of gambling advertising in public spaces and generate additional

As of 22 October 2026, the Fund for Pension and Disability Insurance of Republika Srpska (FZO) has confirmed the continuation of mandatory pension contribution collections from foreign pensioners residing in the entity. This decision comes despite previous statements by FZO Director Zora Vidović indicating that the contested practice would be discontinued. The contributions concern foreign

On 20 October 2026, the Federal Administration for Inspection Affairs (FUZIP) and the Tax Administration of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH) announced the launch of joint inspection controls targeting the flow of goods sold through social media platforms. This initiative aims to address the growing volume of e-commerce transactions conducted via informal online

As of 17 October 2026, the Tax Administration of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina reported the completion of 240 inspection supervisions across various economic sectors, resulting in monetary fines totaling 375,975 KM (convertible marks). The inspections, conducted under the authority of the FBiH Tax Administration Law, focused on verifying compliance with fiscalization requirements, proper