10 reasons to invest in Trebinje

• Vicinity of the European Union and the market of ca 600 million consumers
• Area suitable for production of honey,wine and growing of tobacco and aromatic plants
• Potential for agriculture development- 90% of arable land
• Potential for tourism development, rich cultural and historical heriage
• Qualified and workforce adaptable to market needs
• Hydro potential
• Vicinity of the Adriatic sea – 30 km
• Efficient local government
• Stimulating tax policy and contributions at the level of B&H
• Low operating costs

BASIC INFORMATION

42°33՝ and 42°57՝ north latitude and 17°58՝ and 18°35՝ east longitude
Location: Trebinje is located in the southeastern part of Bosnia and Herzegovina , The Republic of Srpska. At the border of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and Croatia.
Area: 904 km2
Population: 31.433

Altitude: 275 m
Climate: Mediterranean – 260 sunny days
Relief: Dinaric karst
Average summer temperature: 26,5 °C,
Average winter temperature: 8 °C
Time zone: CET (GMT + 1 hour)

Currency: BAM
Exchange rate (linked to €): 1 € = 1,95583 BAM
VAT: 17%
Income tax: 10%

TRANSPORT CONNECTION

Highways: M20, M6
International airport: B&H: Mostar 114 km, Sarajevo 198 km, Podgorica 117 km . Croatia: Čilipi 41 km, Montenegro: Tivat 93 km
Seaports: Croatia: Dubrovnik 31 km, Ploče 130 km, Montenegro: Bar 120 km,

WHY INVEST IN TREBINJE?

• Strategic position and access to the market of European Union (EU) of 600 million people
• Favourable climatic and hidrological conditions for growing Mediterranean culture
• The potential for tourism development
• The potential for producing hydro and solar energy
• Vicinity to the Adriatic sea – 30 km
• Qualified workforce
• The market in progress
• Low operating costs
• Stimulating tax policy
• Liberal foreign trade regime with most countries

ECONOMIC TRENDS

Foreign trade at the end of 2022:

• The total volume of trade : 488 million BAM
• The cover of imports by exports: 159 %
• The cover of imports by exports:at the level of the RS 75,7%, at the level of B&H 62,8%
• The most important export products: elektricity, confectionery products,  tools for engineering industry.

FAVOURABLE BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT

• 890 registered legal entities and entreprenuers
• 1-3 days necessary for company registration
• 15 days necessary for location permit issuing
• Up to 30 days necessary for construction permit issuing
• 5 days necessary for company closure
• The City is certified local community with favorable business environment (BFC SEE)
• Functional Economic Council in order to better plan development of the city in cooperation with business community