Rafting, paragliding, guided hiking in Republika Srpska: who may lead guests
Adventure services for guests (rafting, canyoning, paragliding, climbing, trekking) may be sold only by a company or sole trader that employs a licensed person. The guest signs a risk statement before starting, and the provider insures guests against accidents. The law has applied since 10 June 2026, and businesses must comply by around 10 December 2026.
Chamber of Commerce of Republika Srpska and its Trebinje office: services and fees
The Chamber of Commerce of Republika Srpska has a regional office in Trebinje (Svetosavska 22) for the city and eight municipalities. Companies are members by law and pay a fee; sole traders and agricultural cooperatives can join on request. The Chamber offers joint fair stands, training, export certificates and the "Naše je bolje" programme.
Berkovići municipality: support for small businesses and farmers, and where calls appear
As of 7 October 2026, the Berkovići entrepreneur fund call (up to 5,000 KM to start a business, up to 15,000 KM for bakeries, restaurants and food delivery) is still published and runs until the money is used up, at the latest until the end of 2026. Ask the municipality (059/860-111) whether funds remain. The ProBio BiH call for 20 farmers closed on 2 September 2026.
Who is a farmer in Republika Srpska: commercial and non-commercial farms
A family farm is recorded in the Register of Agricultural Holdings as commercial or non-commercial. The category sets the holder's contribution base (30% or 20% of the average gross wage) and the annual cap on each subsidy. Commercial status requires at least three production units; check the current coefficients with APIF.
Driving guests in Republika Srpska: when you need a passenger transport licence
Driving guests for a fee (transfer, excursion by bus) is public transport and needs a carrier licence from the Ministry of Transport and Communications. Without it, fines go up to 15,000 KM, and a repeat offence means the vehicle is confiscated for good. A van with eight passenger seats is not a bus, so it is not enough for a licence or for "own needs" transport.
African swine fever in Republika Srpska: keeper duties and compensation
Report every suspicion of African swine fever and every pig death to a vet at once. Once the disease is confirmed, the inspector orders all pigs on the holding to be killed, and in the infected area pigs may not be transported without his approval. Only owners of marked pigs who reported the disease at once are entitled to compensation.
Hunting tourism in Republika Srpska: who may organise hunts for guests
Hunts for guests are organised by the ground user: a hunting association, JP Šume Republike Srpske or another legal entity registered for hunting. A guest who is not a "matični lovac" hunts with a warden or escort and pays full prices. A guesthouse or farm offers lodging and services with the user. Without a user, hunts run only in a legal entity's fenced breeding ground approved by the Minister.
Fund for Development of Eastern Republika Srpska: what it is and how to get its money
The Fund for Development of Eastern Republika Srpska covers all of East Herzegovina (six local government units). It is managed by the Investment-Development Bank of RS, and its money currently goes out as that bank's loans. Farmers and guesthouse owners apply for them at a bank or microcredit company.
Republika Srpska incentives for small businesses and craftspeople: who can apply
Republika Srpska competitiveness incentives for SMEs go only to companies and sole traders in listed manufacturing, craft and service activities, not to food producers, farms or caterers. Up to 70% of the investment is co-financed, up to 80% in underdeveloped municipalities and up to 100% for traditional crafts, paid as a reimbursement. The 2026 calls closed on 1 April.
School farm visits: planning, hygiene around animals and agreeing terms with the school
A primary school in Republika Srpska may organise a trip at most twice per school year, if at least 50% of a class take part with written parental consent. If the farm is close enough that no transport is needed, the school does not have to hire an agency. On the farm, what matters most is hand-washing with soap and water, no eating or drinking where animals are touched, and adult supervision.
Agricultural advisory service in Republika Srpska: who to contact in Trebinje
For farmers in East Herzegovina, the nearest public advisory office is the Trebinje regional unit of the Department for Providing Expert Services in Agriculture, phone 059/245-360. The unit has also held lectures in Nevesinje, Ljubinje and Berkovići. The website does not say whether advice is free, so ask by phone.
Leaving the VAT system in BiH: deregistration with UIO, stock and equipment
A VAT payer can ask the Indirect Taxation Authority (UIO) to end its registration if turnover in the previous year did not exceed 100,000 KM, but UIO decides by a formal decision. First the deduction on equipment is corrected and VAT is paid on stock and kept goods; the request needs inventory lists, proof of settled obligations and two fees of 10 KM each.
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