The short answer: BAM 1,000 (about €511) for a limited liability company (d.o.o.) in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. That is the form almost every foreign founder uses. A joint-stock company (d.d.) needs BAM 50,000.
Minimum capital by company form
| Company form | Minimum share capital | In euro (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| d.o.o. — limited liability company | BAM 1,000 (Art. 307) | €511 |
| d.d. — joint-stock company | BAM 50,000 (Art. 125) | €25,565 |
| o.d. — general partnership | none | — |
| k.d. — limited partnership | none | — |
The Bosnian convertible mark (BAM, also written KM) is pegged to the euro at a fixed rate: €1 = BAM 1.95583.
Each individual contribution to a d.o.o. must be at least BAM 100 (Art. 307(2)).
When and how the capital is paid
- The founding act states the amount and each founder’s share.
- Before registration, the capital is paid into a temporary account at a Bosnian bank in the name of the company in formation.
- The bank issues a confirmation, which is filed with the court together with the registration application.
- Once the company is registered, the temporary account becomes, or is transferred to, the company’s regular account.
Capital can also be contributed in kind — equipment or property, for example — but that requires a valuation and makes formation slower. For a new company, cash is simpler.
The capital is not a fee
This is the point founders most often misunderstand. The BAM 1,000 is not paid to the state. It remains the company’s money and can be used for business expenses — rent, equipment, salaries — as soon as the company is registered.
Should you pay in more than the minimum?
Sometimes yes. A higher capital can help when:
- opening the bank account — banks look more favourably at a company with working capital;
- winning contracts — clients and suppliers can see the registered capital in the public register;
- work and residence permits — authorities assess whether the company can actually employ the foreigner.
For a holding or consulting company with no employees, the minimum is usually enough.
Can capital be increased later?
Yes. A capital increase is decided by the members, certified by a notary and registered with the court. We handle it as part of corporate administration.
Want to start? See the full process in our company formation guide, or request a fixed quote.
Sources
- Law on Business Companies of the FBiH (Službene novine FBiH 81/15, 75/21) — Art. 125 (d.d.), Art. 307 (d.o.o.)