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By forming more free zones, BiH would attract more foreign investors
July14
By forming more free zones, BiH would attract more foreign investors
The first set of Global Business Executive Retreat 2021 has been successfully completed – Recommendations have been given for the recovery of tourism and better attraction of foreign investors
July14
The first set of Global Business Executive Retreat 2021 has been successfully completed – Recommendations have been given for the recovery of tourism and better attraction of foreign investors
Challenges and opportunities of “targeted globalization” for the post-pandemic world – Jahorina hosts First Global Business Executive Retreat 2021
June18
Challenges and opportunities of “targeted globalization” for the post-pandemic world – Jahorina hosts First Global Business Executive Retreat 2021
20 years of Bosna Bank International
April28
20 years of Bosna Bank International
VSI participated in the Sarajevo Unlimited Forum
April1
VSI participated in the Sarajevo Unlimited Forum
SDG Business Pioneers in BiH for 2020 awarded
April1
SDG Business Pioneers in BiH for 2020 awarded
Executive Director of FIC, Sanja Miovčić, participated in a panel discussion on the topic
April1
Executive Director of FIC, Sanja Miovčić, participated in a panel discussion on the topic
Infobip is building the first modern IT campus in Sarajevo
December29
Infobip is building the first modern IT campus in Sarajevo
FIC requested a statement from the FBiH Government due to omissions in the implementation of the Public Call for financial assistance to export companies
December28
FIC requested a statement from the FBiH Government due to omissions in the implementation of the Public Call for financial assistance to export companies
FIC donated New Year’s packages for the proteges of the “Roma Brothers” Association
December26
FIC donated New Year’s packages for the proteges of the “Roma Brothers” Association
FIC participated in consultations on priorities related to the development of the new IFC strategy for BiH
December24
FIC participated in consultations on priorities related to the development of the new IFC strategy for BiH
FIC at the conference
December23
FIC at the conference
FIC Board of Directors held a meeting
December22
FIC Board of Directors held a meeting
PwC Tax News: Amendments to the Rulebook on the procedure for filing tax returns and Rulebook on the application of the Profit Tax Law
December12
PwC Tax News: Amendments to the Rulebook on the procedure for filing tax returns and Rulebook on the application of the Profit Tax Law
PwC Tax News: VAT refund to foreign taxpayers
December11
PwC Tax News: VAT refund to foreign taxpayers
Webinar on “Leadership Through the Prism of Regional positions”
December10
Webinar on “Leadership Through the Prism of Regional positions”
FIC held consultations with GIZ on the new Project – Modernization of Municipal Services and Local Economic Development in the Western Balkans (WB6)
December4
FIC held consultations with GIZ on the new Project – Modernization of Municipal Services and Local Economic Development in the Western Balkans (WB6)
VSI participated in the Sarajevo Unlimited Forum
November6
VSI participated in the Sarajevo Unlimited Forum
Initiative for the adoption of the new Law on Public Procurement of BiH
November5
Initiative for the adoption of the new Law on Public Procurement of BiH
PwC Tax News: New FBiH Law on Safety at Work
November4
PwC Tax News: New FBiH Law on Safety at Work
FIC participated in the creation of the Development Strategy of Sarajevo Canton 2021-2027
November2
FIC participated in the creation of the Development Strategy of Sarajevo Canton 2021-2027
FIC participated at the XII. Conference “People, wood and furniture 2020”
October30
FIC participated at the XII. Conference “People, wood and furniture 2020”
FIC in cooperation with GIZ GmbH organizes webinars on the DeveloPPP.de program
October27
FIC in cooperation with GIZ GmbH organizes webinars on the DeveloPPP.de program
FIC supported 6th edition of the “Sarajevo Arbitration Days”
October23
FIC supported 6th edition of the “Sarajevo Arbitration Days”
Muidža explains for Akta.ba what the new EU rules on foreign investments bring
October20
Muidža explains for Akta.ba what the new EU rules on foreign investments bring
Meeting with the Minister of Foreign Trade and Economic Relations of BiH
October12
Meeting with the Minister of Foreign Trade and Economic Relations of BiH
FIC participated in the World Bank’s focus group on the impact of COVID on resolving commercial disputes
October9
FIC participated in the World Bank’s focus group on the impact of COVID on resolving commercial disputes
SDG Business Pioneers in BiH for 2020 awarded
October7
SDG Business Pioneers in BiH for 2020 awarded
Draft Law on Employees’ Council of FBiH
October7
Draft Law on Employees’ Council of FBiH
Violeta is helping safe houses in BiH
September30
Violeta is helping safe houses in BiH
FIC members won “100 Greatest in BiH” awards – declared the best companies in BiH and the region
September29
FIC members won “100 Greatest in BiH” awards – declared the best companies in BiH and the region
Kakanj Cement Factory received the Platinum Creditworthiness Certificate of Excellence
September28
Kakanj Cement Factory received the Platinum Creditworthiness Certificate of Excellence
ArcelorMittal Zenica has officially completed two projects to reduce pollution
September23
ArcelorMittal Zenica has officially completed two projects to reduce pollution
Information on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in BiH
September22
Information on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in BiH
Şişecam Group Affiliates Merger
September16
Şişecam Group Affiliates Merger
FIC President gave a statement to Aljazeera Balkans on the topic of legal security
September11
FIC President gave a statement to Aljazeera Balkans on the topic of legal security
FIC President participated at the Regional Online Conference ‘Export challenge – We must move forward’
September2
FIC President participated at the Regional Online Conference ‘Export challenge – We must move forward’
Preparation of the new “Business Barometer 2020”
August20
Preparation of the new “Business Barometer 2020”
FIC participated at the Conference ‘Tajan 2020’
August5
FIC participated at the Conference ‘Tajan 2020’
FIC sent an urgency to the BiH Council of Ministers for support in rescuing the tourism sector due to COVID-19
July29
FIC sent an urgency to the BiH Council of Ministers for support in rescuing the tourism sector due to COVID-19
FIC participated in the volunteer action of cleaning and marking the Via Dinarica trail on Čavljak
July23
FIC participated in the volunteer action of cleaning and marking the Via Dinarica trail on Čavljak
FIC held a meeting with the new Secretary General of AmCham BiH
July22
FIC held a meeting with the new Secretary General of AmCham BiH
SBF Online Session #5: Digitalni oporavak: Podrška digitalnoj transformaciji bh. kompanija kao odgovor na COVID-19
July15
SBF Online Session #5: Digitalni oporavak: Podrška digitalnoj transformaciji bh. kompanija kao odgovor na COVID-19
FDA Authorizes IQOS as a Modified Risk Tobacco Product
July8
FDA Authorizes IQOS as a Modified Risk Tobacco Product
FIC Working Group for Gray Economy sent an initiative for Support in the fight against the illegal market of tobacco products
July1
FIC Working Group for Gray Economy sent an initiative for Support in the fight against the illegal market of tobacco products
FBiH Council for Foreign Investors held a meeting: Crisis is also a chance for more foreign investment
June24
FBiH Council for Foreign Investors held a meeting: Crisis is also a chance for more foreign investment
SHP CELEX: About challenges on supplying market with most wanted product during the corona virus pandemic and the ability to adapt
June19
SHP CELEX: About challenges on supplying market with most wanted product during the corona virus pandemic and the ability to adapt
FIC and dmb Consulting became a partner for Czech exporters in Bosnia and Herzegovina
June17
FIC and dmb Consulting became a partner for Czech exporters in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Presented the initiative “We can do it”, which leads to the creation of a self-sustainable BiH economy
June16
Presented the initiative “We can do it”, which leads to the creation of a self-sustainable BiH economy
BBI Bank winner of the British award “Best Investor Relations Bank B&H 2020”
June11
BBI Bank winner of the British award “Best Investor Relations Bank B&H 2020”
Study “Student internship in European Union countries – Model proposal for BiH” presented to the public
May28
Study “Student internship in European Union countries – Model proposal for BiH” presented to the public
FIC members representatives participated in the SBF Online Session: “Strengthening the Capacity of Agriculture and the Food Sector in BiH”
May27
FIC members representatives participated in the SBF Online Session: “Strengthening the Capacity of Agriculture and the Food Sector in BiH”
Branimir Muidza on the consequences of COVID-19: Eliminate the negative economic consequences of a pandemic by abolishing parafiscal levies
May22
Branimir Muidza on the consequences of COVID-19: Eliminate the negative economic consequences of a pandemic by abolishing parafiscal levies
FIC delivered inputs for OECD’s “SEE Competitiveness Outlook 2021”
May18
FIC delivered inputs for OECD’s “SEE Competitiveness Outlook 2021”
FIC and its partners actively work to eliminate issues related to the appointment of the FBiH Securities Commission members
May13
FIC and its partners actively work to eliminate issues related to the appointment of the FBiH Securities Commission members
SBF 2020 Online Sessions: “Sustainability of BiH economy in times of crisis”
May12
SBF 2020 Online Sessions: “Sustainability of BiH economy in times of crisis”
Eastern Mining Company moves its headquarters to Vareš by the end of 2020
May11
Eastern Mining Company moves its headquarters to Vareš by the end of 2020
The Lukavac Cement Factory presents a film about alternative fuels
May8
The Lukavac Cement Factory presents a film about alternative fuels
Foreign Investors Council in BiH and Foreign Trade Chamber of BiH organize a Webinar
April20
Foreign Investors Council in BiH and Foreign Trade Chamber of BiH organize a Webinar
BiH Authorities Measures to Mitigate the Negative Economic Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic
April15
BiH Authorities Measures to Mitigate the Negative Economic Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic
FIC submitted to the FBiH Parliament amendments to the Draft Law on Mitigation of Negative Economic Consequences Caused by a Coronavirus Pandemic
April10
FIC submitted to the FBiH Parliament amendments to the Draft Law on Mitigation of Negative Economic Consequences Caused by a Coronavirus Pandemic
FIC proposes indirect tax measures to mitigate the negative economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic
April1
FIC proposes indirect tax measures to mitigate the negative economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic
Notice of new work mode at the FIC office during the COVID-19 pandemic
March16
Notice of new work mode at the FIC office during the COVID-19 pandemic
POSTPONED: Expert discussion “Challenges in application of the Consumer Protection Law in BiH”
March16
POSTPONED: Expert discussion “Challenges in application of the Consumer Protection Law in BiH”
FBiH Employers’ Association invites Entrepreneurs, Associations, Citizens to nominate Best Entrepreneur for “Emerik Blum” Award in 2020
March13
FBiH Employers’ Association invites Entrepreneurs, Associations, Citizens to nominate Best Entrepreneur for “Emerik Blum” Award in 2020
FIC at the Economic Forum of Bosnia and Herzegovina 2020
March6
FIC at the Economic Forum of Bosnia and Herzegovina 2020
Amendments to the FBiH Law on Profit Tax
February27
Amendments to the FBiH Law on Profit Tax
Branimir Muidža on Public Procurement in BiH: Criteria for the Selection of Bidders Inadequately Regulated
February21
Branimir Muidža on Public Procurement in BiH: Criteria for the Selection of Bidders Inadequately Regulated
FIC President, Mr. Muidža met with representatives of the European Commission
February19
FIC President, Mr. Muidža met with representatives of the European Commission
EBRD Green Cities to transform public transport in Sarajevo
February5
EBRD Green Cities to transform public transport in Sarajevo
ManpowerGroup Report: What workers want in 2020 – Davos
February3
ManpowerGroup Report: What workers want in 2020 – Davos
FIC sent a Request for urgent resolution of the issue of appointing members of the FBiH Securities Commission
January22
FIC sent a Request for urgent resolution of the issue of appointing members of the FBiH Securities Commission
Initiative to amend the new Rulebook on the application of the new Law on VAT of BiH with special reference to the sale of goods in a row and its treatment in the VAT system
January21
Initiative to amend the new Rulebook on the application of the new Law on VAT of BiH with special reference to the sale of goods in a row and its treatment in the VAT system
FIC Initiative on amending the Law on Profit Tax of FBiH adopted
January17
FIC Initiative on amending the Law on Profit Tax of FBiH adopted
The proposal of the Law on Amendments to the Law on Profit Tax of FBiH has been adopted
January16
The proposal of the Law on Amendments to the Law on Profit Tax of FBiH has been adopted
IFTDO World Conference held in Sarajevo
July9
IFTDO World Conference held in Sarajevo
Manuela Naessl new EBRD Head of Bosnia and Herzegovina
May16
Manuela Naessl new EBRD Head of Bosnia and Herzegovina
48th IFTDO World Conference
April11
48th IFTDO World Conference
EBRD Annual Meeting & Business Forum
April3
EBRD Annual Meeting & Business Forum
The Fourth Sarajevo Arbitration Day
October17
The Fourth Sarajevo Arbitration Day
Launch of the 2nd FIC Business Barometer and celebration of 12 anniversary of the FIC in Bosnia and Herzegovina
July11
Launch of the 2nd FIC Business Barometer and celebration of 12 anniversary of the FIC in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Održana sjednica Savjeta za strane investitore Federacije BiH
March30
Održana sjednica Savjeta za strane investitore Federacije BiH
EBRD offers massive expansion of motorways in Bosnia and Herzegovina
February26
EBRD offers massive expansion of motorways in Bosnia and Herzegovina
EBRD supports Addiko Bank Banja Luka
February2
EBRD supports Addiko Bank Banja Luka
Investment Policy Review of South-East Europe (SEE)
November7
Investment Policy Review of South-East Europe (SEE)
Press Statement – Foreign Investors Council (FIC) on the Doing Business 2018 report for Bosnia and Herzegovina
November2
Press Statement – Foreign Investors Council (FIC) on the Doing Business 2018 report for Bosnia and Herzegovina
Conference “New Development Path of FBiH – Blue Book” was held in Sarajevo
October4
Conference “New Development Path of FBiH – Blue Book” was held in Sarajevo
UPCOMING: Conference “New development path of FBiH – Blue Book”
September26
UPCOMING: Conference “New development path of FBiH – Blue Book”
Bosnia and Herzegovina: CLDP Conducts Workshop on International Sales Contracts
September26
Bosnia and Herzegovina: CLDP Conducts Workshop on International Sales Contracts
High level of stability: EOS gets another ‘A’ rating
July12
High level of stability: EOS gets another ‘A’ rating
A round table on the procedures for granting concessions in BiH
June22
A round table on the procedures for granting concessions in BiH
First meeting of FIC Working Group on the Shadow Economy
April11
First meeting of FIC Working Group on the Shadow Economy
Cooperation Council Meeting
March27
Cooperation Council Meeting
EBRD Board Directors to visit Bosnia and Herzegovina
March24
EBRD Board Directors to visit Bosnia and Herzegovina
EBRD Transition Report 2016-17 launch event in Banja Luka and Sarajevo announced
March7
EBRD Transition Report 2016-17 launch event in Banja Luka and Sarajevo announced
The second meeting of the working group for business friendliness
March2
The second meeting of the working group for business friendliness
Foreign Investors Council and the Federal Chamber of Commerce organized a panel debate on labour legislation in the FBiH
February17
Foreign Investors Council and the Federal Chamber of Commerce organized a panel debate on labour legislation in the FBiH
Foreign Investors Council in cooperation with PricewaterhouseCoopers Sarajevo and the Federal Ministry of Finance held a meeting on implementation of the Law on Corporate Income Tax with reference to the Ordinance on the Implementation of the Law on Incom
February16
Foreign Investors Council in cooperation with PricewaterhouseCoopers Sarajevo and the Federal Ministry of Finance held a meeting on implementation of the Law on Corporate Income Tax with reference to the Ordinance on the Implementation of the Law on Incom
Economic Forum of Bosnia and Herzegovina 2017: Economy is the key and should be a priority
February9
Economic Forum of Bosnia and Herzegovina 2017: Economy is the key and should be a priority
Foreign Investors Council BiH (FIC) held the 7th General Assembly in Sarajevo
December14
Foreign Investors Council BiH (FIC) held the 7th General Assembly in Sarajevo
Open call to municipalities from FBIH to join BFC SEE
November28
Open call to municipalities from FBIH to join BFC SEE
Bosch Smart Solutions Conference 2016
November18
Bosch Smart Solutions Conference 2016
Miovčić: BiH has to support development of small and medium enterprises
October21
Miovčić: BiH has to support development of small and medium enterprises
Foreign Investors Council of BiH presented the business environment in BiH to Japanese business delegation
October11
Foreign Investors Council of BiH presented the business environment in BiH to Japanese business delegation
Training on Transfer Pricing
October6
Training on Transfer Pricing
Invitation to “International Business Conference 2016”
September14
Invitation to “International Business Conference 2016”
EBRD funds expansion of water network in Visoko, BiH
August31
EBRD funds expansion of water network in Visoko, BiH
The third exhibition and conference – RENEXPO ® BiH, 9-10 November 2016, Sarajevo
August30
The third exhibition and conference – RENEXPO ® BiH, 9-10 November 2016, Sarajevo
EBRD President to visit Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Serbia; give speech on EU integration
August29
EBRD President to visit Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Serbia; give speech on EU integration
PRESS RELEASE – Addiko Bank is the new brand and name of Hypo Group Alpe Adria
July19
PRESS RELEASE – Addiko Bank is the new brand and name of Hypo Group Alpe Adria
TBG BH took over W & M concrete plant – Top Concrete in new locations
July18
TBG BH took over W & M concrete plant – Top Concrete in new locations
Mr. Valentin Ilievski, board member of Foreign Investors Council of BiH said that the aim of the FBiH Reform Agenda was reducing the labour burdens from 72% to 50%
July15
Mr. Valentin Ilievski, board member of Foreign Investors Council of BiH said that the aim of the FBiH Reform Agenda was reducing the labour burdens from 72% to 50%
Coke summership 2016
July14
Coke summership 2016
EBRD finances road repairs and upgrades in Bosnia and Herzegovina
July13
EBRD finances road repairs and upgrades in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Doors Open Day in Cement Factory Kakanj
July8
Doors Open Day in Cement Factory Kakanj
EBRD supports Raiffeisen Leasing Sarajevo
June24
EBRD supports Raiffeisen Leasing Sarajevo
Cement Plant Kakanj celebrate the World Environment Day
June3
Cement Plant Kakanj celebrate the World Environment Day
Representatives of Foreign Investors Council presented recommendations from White Book chapter on “Rule of Law” at the XII Conference of Presidents of courts in Bosnia and Herzegovina
June1
Representatives of Foreign Investors Council presented recommendations from White Book chapter on “Rule of Law” at the XII Conference of Presidents of courts in Bosnia and Herzegovina
FIC representatives took part at the panel discussion with “COWEB’ Committee of EU Member State diplomats
May30
FIC representatives took part at the panel discussion with “COWEB’ Committee of EU Member State diplomats
20th anniversary of the Swiss Cooperation Programme in Bosnia and Herzegovina
May25
20th anniversary of the Swiss Cooperation Programme in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Kakanj Cement Factory annual meeting of shareholders Business model of continuous growth
May11
Kakanj Cement Factory annual meeting of shareholders Business model of continuous growth
MESSER won the concession for research of CO2 in Petrovo
May11
MESSER won the concession for research of CO2 in Petrovo
Cement factory Kakanj hosted Austrian entrepreneurs
April21
Cement factory Kakanj hosted Austrian entrepreneurs
Jahorina Economic Forum – Cooperation between countries crucial for development
April20
Jahorina Economic Forum – Cooperation between countries crucial for development
Representatives of 14 media of the EU countries visited FIPA
March18
Representatives of 14 media of the EU countries visited FIPA
Minister of Economy met with the Executive Director of the Foreign Investment Council (FIC)
March15
Minister of Economy met with the Executive Director of the Foreign Investment Council (FIC)
Corporate gathering of the FIC members with the Prime Minister of the Federation of BiH, Mr. Fadil Novalić
February24
Corporate gathering of the FIC members with the Prime Minister of the Federation of BiH, Mr. Fadil Novalić
Minster Šarović visited FIPA
February19
Minster Šarović visited FIPA
First Steps towards Establishing Communication between Government and NGO Representatives in FBiH
February17
First Steps towards Establishing Communication between Government and NGO Representatives in FBiH
EBRD launched Transition Report 2015-16: Rebalancing Finance
February11
EBRD launched Transition Report 2015-16: Rebalancing Finance
New Executive Director of the FIC in BiH appointed
January4
New Executive Director of the FIC in BiH appointed
The first ‘FIC Business Barometer’ presented
December17
The first ‘FIC Business Barometer’ presented
Cooperation Council (CC) meeting
October29
Cooperation Council (CC) meeting
At the corporate meeting of the German Chamber of Commerce in BiH (AHK) and the Foreign Investors Council in BiH (FIC) underlined the necessity of implementing economic reforms
June12
At the corporate meeting of the German Chamber of Commerce in BiH (AHK) and the Foreign Investors Council in BiH (FIC) underlined the necessity of implementing economic reforms
Regional Conference: ‘Combating Shadow Economy: A Necessity for Investments in South East Europe €ť
April28
Regional Conference: ‘Combating Shadow Economy: A Necessity for Investments in South East Europe €ť
Open forum on the topic ‘The system of collection and taxation of services for protection of intellectual property, digital contents and telecommunication services in Bosnia and Herzegovina €ť
April1
Open forum on the topic ‘The system of collection and taxation of services for protection of intellectual property, digital contents and telecommunication services in Bosnia and Herzegovina €ť
Law on Amendments to the Law on the Policy of FDI in BiH put into effect
March25
Law on Amendments to the Law on the Policy of FDI in BiH put into effect
Working meeting on: ‘Legislation on Liquid Petroleum Fuels in BiH and their Compliance with EU Regulations’
March17
Working meeting on: ‘Legislation on Liquid Petroleum Fuels in BiH and their Compliance with EU Regulations’
The FIC and other business associations in BiH representatives met with ITA to discuss problem of adopting the new Rule on simplified export procedure
February18
The FIC and other business associations in BiH representatives met with ITA to discuss problem of adopting the new Rule on simplified export procedure
The FIC BiH and Sida USAID GOLD project met with Banja Luka City representatives to discuss issuing construction permits in Banja Luka
January23
The FIC BiH and Sida USAID GOLD project met with Banja Luka City representatives to discuss issuing construction permits in Banja Luka
Joint activities to create a better environment for foreign investors
December26
Joint activities to create a better environment for foreign investors
Societe Generale Bank President of the Executive Board Becomes New Serbia FIC President
September13
Societe Generale Bank President of the Executive Board Becomes New Serbia FIC President
International public call (tender)
September9
International public call (tender)
The FIC representatives met with Minister Trhulj
September6
The FIC representatives met with Minister Trhulj
Bosnian wastewater project wins EBRD support New treatment plant for Cazin municipality
July2
Bosnian wastewater project wins EBRD support New treatment plant for Cazin municipality
€75 million for new Western Balkans Sustainable Energy Financing Facility Raiffeisen Bank BiH becomes first borrower under new facility
July2
€75 million for new Western Balkans Sustainable Energy Financing Facility Raiffeisen Bank BiH becomes first borrower under new facility
Supporting female entrepreneurs in BiH EBRD loan to microfinance institution MiBospo
June6
Supporting female entrepreneurs in BiH EBRD loan to microfinance institution MiBospo
The FIC efforts made concrete results: Federal Government affirmed the proposal of new Law on amendments to the Law on Enterprises of FBiH.
June4
The FIC efforts made concrete results: Federal Government affirmed the proposal of new Law on amendments to the Law on Enterprises of FBiH.
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