Setting up a business in Bosnia and Herzegovina involves choosing a legal form, preparing documents and completing registration with the appropriate authorities. The Law Office of Emir Gazić advises local entrepreneurs and foreign founders planning to operate in BiH.
Preparing to establish a company
The initial questions include who will own the company, what it will do, where it will be registered and how the founders will arrange their rights and responsibilities. These choices affect the documents and registration process.
- Advice on choosing a company structure
- Drafting and review of founding documents and resolutions
- Founders’ rights, shares and representation arrangements
- Documentation for competent registries and authorities
- Changes to registered address, management or ownership
- Review of contracts needed to start operations
Foreign founders and investors
International founders may need to address foreign corporate documents, translations, powers of attorney and applicable local registration requirements. The process depends on the founder’s status and the jurisdiction of registration.
After registration
Depending on the business, additional notifications, permits, contracts or internal decisions may be needed. The office can help identify legal requirements and coordinate with accountants and other specialists where necessary.
Preparing an inquiry
It helps to provide the intended business activity, number of founders, planned registered office and whether any founder is based abroad.