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A tri-border location, Mediterranean climate, water and sun, and an efficient city administration — ten reasons why Trebinje is the right place for your investment.
10 reasons to invest in Trebinje
Next door to the EU
Access to a market of some 600 million consumers; the Ivanica crossing into Croatia lies at the edge of the city.
Honey, wine, herbs
Herzegovina is ideally suited to honey, wine, tobacco and aromatic herbs.
Agricultural potential
Unpolluted land, three large fields — Trebinjsko, Ljubomirsko and Popovo polje — and irrigation possible on over 90% of farmland.
Tourism potential
Rich cultural heritage, unspoilt nature and traditional events.
Skilled workforce
A workforce that adapts to market needs; four faculties and vocational secondary schools.
Hydropower
The Trebišnjica basin is one of the wettest in Europe and the backbone of the energy system.
Adriatic Sea — 30 km
The port of Dubrovnik is 31 km and Dubrovnik (Čilipi) airport 41 km from the city.
Efficient local government
A BFC SEE certified business-friendly municipality.
Competitive taxation
Corporate income tax 10%, VAT 17% — among the lowest rates in the region.
Low operating costs
Competitive prices for utilities, energy and rent.
Learn moreNatural advantages as a development base
Location, climate and natural resources are Trebinje’s core development assets. The city sits where Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and Croatia meet, with three border crossings — two to Montenegro (Nikšić and Herceg Novi) and one to Croatia (Dubrovnik).
The mild Mediterranean climate suits every Mediterranean crop, and more than 260 sunny days a year make it ideal for solar energy.
- Hydropower and solar energy
- Unpolluted land for organic production
- 4 faculties, aiming to become a university centre
- A pleasant place to live and work
Everything in one place
The City of Trebinje has built a high standard of service by opening specialised centres.
Citizen Service Centre
Requests to the city administration are handled in one place, with a post office counter for paying fees on the spot. Tel. 059 273 460.
Permit Centre
Construction and business permits with shortened procedures; registering a business takes 1–3 days with complete documents.
Entrepreneurship Office
Support for existing and registration of new entrepreneurs — under the BFC standard the goal is to start a business within 24 hours.
Learn moreInspections and municipal police
Inspection oversight in all areas. Tel. 059 273 361, inspekcije@trebinje.rs.ba
TREDEA Development Agency
The agency was founded to create conditions for and support the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises and integrate them into economic and financial flows — from the first steps in business through to growth.
- Preparing and implementing development projects
- Legal and consulting services
- Promoting entrepreneurship
- Training for current and future entrepreneurs
Programmes to strengthen the economy
Self-employment
Public call for registered unemployed persons: a non-refundable subsidy to start a business (except trade and hospitality), conditional on operating for at least 24 months.
New jobs
Incentives for companies and entrepreneurs registered in Trebinje that directly create new jobs.
Learn moreInternational projects
euPOLIS (Horizon 2020), SMARTFORM (Interreg Europe), CIRCUS (Interreg IPA Adrion), WATERLINK (IPA HR-BA-ME) and more.
Investor contact: Nataša Tučić, LED, Investment and Energy Efficiency Service — +387 59 274 402, ler@trebinje.rs.ba