The Foreign Investors Council of Bosnia and Herzegovina presented the Business Barometer for 2025, a key analytical document that provides an overview of the attitudes, expectations and investment plans of the Council members, as well as the identification of the main challenges of the business environment in BiH.
The presentation was held at the Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina, in the presence of representatives of institutions, the business community and the media.
The results of the survey confirm the stable business operations of the Council members, despite numerous challenges in the regulatory and administrative environment. More than 90 percent of the members consider Bosnia and Herzegovina suitable for investment and stay, while 60 percent plan to reinvest funds in existing projects. No large company with foreign capital plans to close its facilities or withdraw from BiH.
President of the Foreign Investors Council Sanela Karić emphasized that the results of the Business Barometer clearly indicate the optimism of investors, but also the need for further improvement of the business environment.
“Investors’ forecasts are optimistic and they want to reinvest in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The largest focus of investments is on human resources and staff development, which is a strong signal of confidence in the domestic workforce and market potential,” said Karić.
The Council’s Executive Director, Nedim Makarević, emphasized that the 85 members of the Council have so far invested almost 10 billion KM in the domestic economy, generating more than 20,000 jobs since the 1990s.
“The positive message is that 90 percent of members recommend BiH as an investment destination. At the same time, the 10 percent corporate tax rate is one of the lowest in Europe, but administrative barriers and political unpredictability continue to pose a challenge for investors,” said Makarević.
The Governor of the Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Jasmina Selimović, said that the Central Bank remains a pillar of macroeconomic stability and a reliable partner to the business community. In the period from January to September 2025, the inflow of foreign direct investment amounted to 1.05 billion KM, with the largest share coming from Germany, Croatia and Slovenia.
The Business Barometer is not only a cross-section of the current situation, but also a tool for planning and creating public policies. The document provides clear guidelines for decision-makers on the priorities of the business community, including the need to strengthen institutional security, more efficient administration, regulatory stability and a systemic approach to human capital development.
The Foreign Investors Council in Bosnia and Herzegovina brings together 85 companies that are among the largest investors in the country and whose operations contribute to employment, knowledge transfer and the integration of Bosnia and Herzegovina into regional and global trends.
The Council remains committed to continuous dialogue with institutions and partners, with the aim of improving the business environment and creating a predictable and competitive investment environment in Bosnia and Herzegovina.