Freelance in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Freelance in Bosnia and Herzegovina: how freelancers pay taxes, get paid by foreign clients and find work, and which skills are in demand. Hire or offer services on Kits.

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The freelance market in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina has a growing IT outsourcing sector in Sarajevo, Banja Luka and Mostar. Many developers and designers work for clients in Germany, Austria and the US, helped by good English and lower costs.

Taxes and legal status

The country has two entities with their own tax laws, so the rules depend on where you live. Generally a freelancer registers a craft or entrepreneur activity, or declares income from abroad as an individual and pays income tax and contributions. Check with the local tax administration before you start.

This is general information as of 2026, not tax or legal advice. Rates and thresholds change, so check them with the tax authority or a local accountant before you register.

Getting paid

Foreign clients usually pay by SWIFT transfer to a local bank in EUR. Payoneer is common, and PayPal support has been limited, so check the current status.

SWIFT transfers in EUR
Payoneer
local bank transfers

Skills in demand

software development
graphic design
digital marketing
video editing
translation
customer support

Tips for freelancers in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Confirm which entity's tax rules apply to you.
German-speaking clients are a large market for the region.
Agree on payment through Payoneer or bank transfer when PayPal is not an option.

Hiring a freelancer from Bosnia and Herzegovina

Local time in Bosnia and Herzegovina is UTC+1 (UTC+2 in summer), so agree in advance on the hours when you are both available for calls. Describe the task, the deadline and the budget in your first message, ask for examples of similar work, and fix what counts as done before work starts. If the work is for a local audience, a freelancer who knows the language and the market will save you rewrites.

Kits for freelancers in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Kits is an international freelance marketplace that is not tied to one country. Freelancers in Bosnia and Herzegovina can publish services with a portfolio and a clear price, or respond to clients' jobs, and talk to clients in the built-in chat. The first listing on each account is free, and the site works in nine languages, from English and Spanish to Russian, Turkish and Georgian.

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Frequently asked questions

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How are freelancers taxed in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Freelancers register as an entrepreneur (obrt) or declare income from abroad; rules differ between the Federation and Republika Srpska. Rules change, so check the current rates with the tax authority or an accountant before you register.

How do freelancers in Bosnia and Herzegovina get paid by foreign clients?

The usual options are SWIFT transfers in EUR, Payoneer and local bank transfers. Which one suits you depends on the client's country, the fees and how fast you need the money.

Which freelance skills are in demand in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

software development, graphic design, digital marketing, video editing, translation and customer support.

Can I find a freelancer in Bosnia and Herzegovina on Kits?

Yes. Kits is open to clients and freelancers from any country. Search the catalogue or post a job, compare portfolios and reviews, and agree on the details in the chat.