How to Get a VAT Refund from Bosnia and Herzegovina
Who can Claim VAT Refunds?
In order to be eligible to reclaim Bosnian VAT a foreign company must have a fiscal representative in Bosnia.
VAT Refunds for EU Companies
If you are a VAT registered company in an EU Member State and have conducted cross border transactions in Bosnia, where you are not registered, you are then you are eligible to recover the VAT charged according to the countries local VAT deductible regulations.
VAT Refunds for Non-EU Companies
If you are a VAT registered company established outside of the EU and you are charged VAT on business activities conducted in Bosnia and Herzegovina, where you are not registered, you may be eligible to recover the VAT charged according to Bosnian local VAT deductible regulations.
Bosnian VAT Rates: PDV
10% is the only rate for most goods and services
Deadlines for Claims Submission
For all companies
June 30 (Year n + 1)
Multiple claims per vat year maybe submitted in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Bosnian VAT Rates: PDV
10% is the only rate for most goods and services
Deadlines for Claims Submission
For all companies
June 30 (Year n + 1)
Multiple claims per vat year maybe submitted in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
VAT Refund Information
Retrospective Claims
A company can claim back VAT from the previous period which is 6 months after date stated on invoice, no extended deadline is available.
Rule of Reciprocity
Bosnia does not apply Rule of reciprocity which means the Bosnian authorities can grant refunds to foreign businesses even if the authorities in another country do not offer a similar refund arrangement.
Services where VAT Refund is Available
The common services with refundable VAT are:
- Attending fairs / exhibitions
- Attending fairs / exhibitions
Latest VAT Rate Chart
Each countries rules and regulations vary. Our VAT chart gives you details about the recoverable VAT in the different countries.
VAT Refund Information
VAT Refund Process
An application to the local tax authority where the VAT was incurred shall be sent in
original providing the following:
1. Claimants details
2. Summary of the refund request
3. Details of each invoice related to the VAT refund application
4. All original invoices related to the VAT refund must be included with the application and the invoice must be issued with the claimant’s company address on it.
5. Proof for payment: the fiscal bill or bank account statement
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VAT Refund Information
VAT Refund Process
An application to the local tax authority where the VAT was incurred shall be sent in original providing the following:
1. Claimants details
2. Summary of the refund request
3. Details of each invoice related to the VAT refund application
4. All original invoices related to the VAT refund must be included with the application and the invoice must be issued with the claimant’s company address on it.
5. Proof for payment: the fiscal bill or bank account statement
Contact Us
For Additional information regarding the process and how we can assist,
please get in touch with us.
We have local offices to assist you further.