Possession of a car brings numerous benefits, but also certain obligations that owners must meet regularly. One of them is the registration of the vehicle – a legal procedure that allows legal participation in traffic. This process implies a number of formalities and financial expenses, which often cause dissatisfaction between drivers due to their high price.
In the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH), registration costs vary depending on multiple factors, including age, strength and type of vehicle, and from the insurance company in which it is ensured.
Every year, drivers allocate significant amounts of money for registration of their cars, with the funds directing to different institutions.
In addition to basic taxi, such as insurance and technical inspections, there are other fees related to environmental protection, road maintenance and administrative costs.
What do we pay all when registering the vehicle and where does the money go?
When registering a vehicle in the FBiH, drivers pay a number of mandatory fees and fees distributed between different institutions. Key items entering the registration price are:
Auto-Enlistability Insurance Police (AO) – a mandatory item that covers the damage caused in traffic accidents. The price of the shelf varies depending on the insurance house and vehicle characteristics. It is important to note that for the surcharge can be provided with passengers in the vehicle. Money is paid to the insurance company.
Toll (road fee) – Contribution for maintenance and construction of road infrastructure. It is paid into two parts, 40 percent on the account of the Federation of BiH, the rest of the Sarajevo Canton’s deposit account.
Environmental protection fee – used for environmental projects and reduce the negative impact of traffic on the environment. The Special Environmental Fee is determined on the basis of the annual vehicle production and the engine volume (CCM), and is paid to the Federation of BiH Federation Fund’s account.
Water fee – funds collected for protection and preservation of water resources. Special water management fee for vehicle registration is determined according to the type of motor or connecting vehicle. It is paid to the deposit account of Sarajevo Canton.
Technical inspection – Mandatory Vehicle correctness check. A technical inspection station is paid. It is important to note that the new registration vehicles do not need a technical inspection.
Sticker sticker – a registration certificate that is placed on the windshield of the vehicle. The fee for sticker sticker is 5 km and is paid to the JRT Treasury of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Motor vehicle tax – depends on the category and age of the vehicle. The tax depends on the year of production and the volume of the vehicle engine, and 60 percent is paid to the Sarajevo Canton’s deposit account.
‘Help-Information’ service – service that allows drivers to informative and technical assistance. The “help-information” service depends on the type of vehicle and is 8 km for passenger, cargo and connection vehicles, and 3 km for engines and motorcycles. It is paid to the account of the Road Directorate of the Federation of BiH.
Administrative fee – collection for administrative tasks when renewing registrations or changes in ownership.
Green cardboard – document required for travel abroad. It is paid to the insurance company, as an additional charge of insurance policies.
Shipping – cost delivery of documents.
How much does it all cost us?
The prices of individual items vary depending on different factors, but on the basis of available information, the registration of passenger vehicles of an average age is between 550 and 800 KM. The total price depends on the power and age of the vehicle, as well as from the insurance company in which the vehicle is provided.
The tax on the motor vehicle is determined based on the age and strength of the engine, with the amount varies from 0.05 KM to 1.50 KM per cubic centimeter volume. The final price, which depends on the year of production and engine volume, ranges from 50 to 250 KM.
Example: Registration of VW Golf from 2010
In order to better show the cost structure, we have taken a specific example – VW Golf registration VW Golf, 2010. year, (average) 1.6 TDI aggregate, 77 kW. Total costs for this vehicle amount to 581.50 KM (with a 50 percent bonus of 50 percent), and include the following items:
AO insurance policy (with bonus of 50 percent): 307,00 KM (Basic premium, without bonus: 614,00 KM)
- Toll (road fee): 60,00 KM
- Water fee: 20,00 KM
- Motor vehicle tax: 50,00 KM
- ‘Help-Information’ service: 8,00 KM
- Sticker Sticker: 5,00 KM
- Administrative fee: 10,00 KM for registration extension or 20,00 KM for changing ownership
- Green cardboard: 4.00 KM
- Technical inspection: 91,00 KM
- Environmental fee: 16,50 KM
- Postage: 10,00 KM
Additional costs when registering
In addition to standard costs, drivers can also have additional expenditures:
- Penalties and penalties
- Change of ownership – In the case of purchasing a used vehicle, it is necessary to pay fees for transferring ownership
- A certificate of ownership (ownership booklet)
- Registration Certificate (Traffic License)
- Tables
- Technical finishing and certificate – If the vehicle has additional remodel, additional documentation and verification is required
- Check out vehicles.
Casco insurance
Casco Insurance in FBiH is voluntary and covers the damage on the vehicle regardless of guilt. There are two types – complete casco (covers all risks) and partial casco (limited coverage, e.g. break glass, theft). The premium depends on the value and age of the vehicle, and can be reduced by contracting participation in harm. It is important to note that leasing houses in BiH usually require completely comprehensive insurance as a mandatory vehicle funding condition, to ensure the protection of their property to the repayment of leasing.
Will prices grow in the future?
In recent years, registration prices have grown several times, and there are also announcements of new prices.
Recently, the basic insurance premium has increased by 6.2 percent, which was directly reflected on the total registration costs. Also, it is possible that some other fees will be revised, which could additionally increase the costs for drivers.
Vehicle registration in the FBiH implies a payment of numerous fees, with the money goes into various funds and institutions. The total registration costs vary depending on the age, strength and type of vehicle, and the owners often face pregnancies. Therefore, it is important to monitor any changes in prices and look for more favorable options, especially when choosing an insurance company. Also, the consideration of long-term vehicle maintenance costs can help make a decision on whether the registration of a particular vehicle is profitable or not.
One way of reducing costs is the independent registration of the vehicle, thus avoiding the payment of compensation to intermediary agencies. Also, the selection of a more favorable insurance company can bring significant savings, as the policy prices vary.
Vehicle registration on a spouse or family member with a higher bonus may result in lower insurance costs.
According to legal regulations, the vehicle can only be registered in the entity or District in which the owner is reported. However, until March 2022. years, many drivers found ways to reduce costs, so one of the usual practices was performing a technical inspection without eco fees in smaller BH. Entity of Rs. However, 03. March 2022. year, the FBiH government made a decision that the technical inspections of the vehicle executed outside the FBiH will not recognize, writes Press Media BiH.
