Restrictions on foreign direct investments

Restrictions on foreign direct investments in Bosnia and Herzegovina

According to the Law on the Policy of Foreign Direct Investment in Bosnia and Herzegovina, foreign equity ownership of an enterprise engaged in the production and sale of arms, ammunition, explosives for military use, military equipment and public information must not exceed 49% of the equity of the enterprise.

In case of investing in the above-mentioned sectors, foreign investor must obtain prior approval from the competent body of the respective Entity.

Restrictions applicable to domestic investment on account of public policy (l’ordre public), public health and protection of the environment are equally applied to foreign investment.