---
type: country
domain: crypto-regulation
status: stable
tags: ["crypto-regulation", "europe", "restricted"]
aliases: ["BA", "BIH", "Bosna i Hercegovina"]
created: 2026-09-08
updated: 2025-06-01
compile_into: ["[[country--bosnia-and-herzegovina]]"]
sources:
  - name: "Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina"
    url: "https://www.cbbh.ba"
    type: "official"
  - name: "Securities Commission of FBiH"
    url: "https://www.komvp.gov.ba"
    type: "official"
  - name: "PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Taxes on personal income"
    url: "https://taxsummaries.pwc.com/bosnia-and-herzegovina/individual/taxes-on-personal-income"
    type: "tax_reference"
  - name: "PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Income determination"
    url: "https://taxsummaries.pwc.com/bosnia-and-herzegovina/individual/income-determination"
    type: "tax_reference"
  - name: "cms.law"
    url: "https://cms.law/en/int/expert-guides/cms-expert-guide-to-crypto-regulation/bosnia-and-herzegovina"
    type: "reference"
  - name: "taxsummaries.pwc.com"
    url: "https://taxsummaries.pwc.com/bosnia-and-herzegovina/corporate/taxes-on-corporate-income"
    type: "reference"
---

# 🇧🇦 [[country--bosnia-and-herzegovina|Bosnia and Herzegovina]] (BA): Crypto Regulation

> Bosnia and Herzegovina currently has no specific crypto legislation and maintains a restricted regulatory stance towards cryptocurrencies. The Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina oversees monetary stability but has not issued an explicit crypto regulatory framework.

## Overview

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Status | Restricted |
| Risk Score | 55/100 (High Risk) |
| Enforcement Level | Low |
| Region | [[domain--europe|europe]] |
| Currency | [[entity--bam|BAM]] |

## Tax

| Type | Rate |
|------|------|
| Capital Gains (Personal) | No crypto-specific rules; general entity income tax rules apply: flat 10% in the Federation of BiH and Brcko District, 8% in Republika Srpska |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | 10% corporate income tax (FBiH, Republika Srpska and Brcko District) |
| VAT on Crypto | No |

No crypto-specific tax guidance. Personal income tax is set by each entity: a flat 10% in the Federation of BiH and Brcko District and 8% in Republika Srpska, where capital gain income is a taxable category. Corporate income tax is 10%.

## Licensing

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | [[entity--securities-commissions-of-fbih-and-republika-srpska|Securities Commissions of FBiH and Republika Srpska]] |
| Framework | No specific crypto legislation |
| Ease | N/A |
| Cost | N/A |
| Timeline | N/A months |

No dedicated crypto law. Virtual currency service providers must register with the entity securities commission (FBiH or Republika Srpska) and comply with the state-level AML/CFT law; there is no MiCA-style authorisation regime.

## AML / KYC

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| KYC Required | Yes |
| Travel Rule | No |
| FATF Member | No |
| FATF Status | compliant |

## DeFi

**Status:** Unclear

No specific DeFi regulation

## Stablecoins

**Status:** no_rules

No specific stablecoin framework

## NFTs

**Status:** no_rules

No specific NFT regulation

## Mining

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity Cost | $0.07/kWh |
| Renewable Energy | 30% |
| Climate | continental |
| Infrastructure | fair |

Mining legality is not explicitly restricted but no clear regulatory framework exists. Electricity costs are moderate with 30% renewable energy share. Infrastructure is fair but not specialized for mining.

## Geopolitics

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Stability | moderate |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 38/100 |
| Ease of Business | moderate |
| Internet Freedom | partly_free |
| Banking Access | moderate |
| Sanctions Programs Active | No |

## Enforcement

No significant enforcement actions reported

## CBDC Status: unknown

## FAQ

### Is cryptocurrency legal in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Bosnia and Herzegovina currently has no specific crypto legislation and maintains a restricted regulatory stance towards cryptocurrencies. The Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina oversees monetary stability but has not issued an explicit crypto regulatory framework.

### What is the FATF status of Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Bosnia and Herzegovina is classified by FATF as: compliant.

### Are VASPs licensed in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Yes, licensing is required for VASPs.

### What is the AML/KYC regime in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

KYC is mandatory for crypto businesses.

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*Data source: [Soken Crypto Legal Map](https://soken.dev/crypto-map/). Last reviewed: 2026-09-08.*

**Sources:**
- [Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina](https://www.cbbh.ba)
- [Securities Commission of FBiH](https://www.komvp.gov.ba)
- [PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Taxes on personal income](https://taxsummaries.pwc.com/bosnia-and-herzegovina/individual/taxes-on-personal-income)
- [PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Income determination](https://taxsummaries.pwc.com/bosnia-and-herzegovina/individual/income-determination)
- [cms.law](https://cms.law/en/int/expert-guides/cms-expert-guide-to-crypto-regulation/bosnia-and-herzegovina)
- [taxsummaries.pwc.com](https://taxsummaries.pwc.com/bosnia-and-herzegovina/corporate/taxes-on-corporate-income)