Deputy Minister of Finance and Treasury of Bosnia and Herzegovina Muhamed Hasanović said all the frequent statements that challenge the constitutional order and the unique indirect taxation of dangerous and unfounded, and presented clear information on the functioning of that system.
According to the official data of the Indirect Taxation Administration, in 2024. A total of 11,393,488,043,79 KM was collected. From that Federation of BiH 8,316,108,862.53 km (72.99 percent), Republika Srpska 2,870,929,353.63 km (25.2 percent), and the Brčko District 206,449,827.63 km (1,81 percent).
Hasanović emphasized that these data confirm that the most revenue is collected in the Federation of BiH, while the distribution of indirect tax revenues ensures the financial sustainability of all entities and the Brcko District. He warned that the abolition of the single indirect taxation system would have serious consequences for the stability of the budget of all levels of government, payout salaries in institutions, and overall economic stability.
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“To be completely clear: the abolition of the unique indirect tax system would be economically released for the Republika Srpska. The Federation would benefit, but the policy I represented, will never rest in the institutions of Bosnia and Herzegovina,” Hasanovic said.
The system must remain indivisible
He emphasized that the indirect taxation system must remain indivisible, as it is the foundation of fiscal stability and equal legal protection for all citizens and businesses in BiH.
“Instead of public serving irresponsible and populist statements, all who want to do well Bosnia and Herzegovina should work on the strengthening of state institutions, equality and just the legal obligation to the Constitution of Bosnia and Herzegovina,” said Hasanovic, the Deputy Minister of Finance and Treasury of BiH, It says Focus.
