How to Get a VAT Refund from Bosnia and Herzegovina
This page deals with refunds for cross-border transactions, it does not address VAT refunds where both the vendor and customer are based in the same country. If you are travelling to or conducting business with companies in Bosnia, you may be eligible to claim back Bosnian VAT. To assist you, we have compiled the information about VAT refund eligibility, Bosnian VAT rate, deadlines for claiming the VAT back, the common services with refundable VAT and the processes to recover Bosnian VAT.
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 Claimants
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 Claimants
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: PDV
10% is the only rate for most goods and services
Deadlines for Claims Submission
For all companies the application for refund must be submitted not later than 6 months after the invoicing date.
Multiple claims per vat year maybe submitted in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Bosnian VAT: PDV
10% is the only rate for most goods and services
Deadlines for Claims Submission
For all companies the application for refund must be submitted not later than 6 months after the invoicing date.
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 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.