Bosnia and Herzegovina policy measures

In late July 2026 the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Economic‑Social Council approved an extension of a tax‑free assistance scheme that lets employers pay workers up to 300 KM per month without social‑security contributions through December 2026 (or January 2027 at the latest). The measure was presented as a tool to stabilise the labour market and ease rising living costs.

A few weeks later, in early August 2026, the national Ministry of Civil Affairs reported that the Council of Ministers had granted 43 new citizenships under the “persons of special benefit” provision. The approvals, spanning 2023‑2026, mainly favoured individuals in business and sport, reflecting a policy that fast‑tracks naturalisation for people deemed especially useful to the state.

Together, these actions illustrate the Bosnian government’s ongoing use of targeted legislative tools—tax‑free wage subsidies and selective naturalisation—to address economic pressures and attract talent deemed beneficial for national development.