Bosnia and Herzegovina MPs have tabled a proposal to abolish the gambling sector's VAT exemption, aiming to bring the activity under standard VAT rules. The amendment would raise Federation revenue to at least KM 150 million annually, with an extra KM 50 million for local communities, and redirect funds to healthcare and social initiatives. The move follows a 2025 proposal that allocated 60% of gambling tax to the treasury, 20% to social initiatives, and 20% to specialised healthcare.
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Key Takeaways
MPs are proposing to abolish the gambling sector’s VAT exemption, bringing it under standard VAT rules.
The proposal was tabled in 2026, with the aim of implementing the change that year.
The amendment would raise Federation revenue to at least KM 150 million annually.
The funds are earmarked for healthcare, oncology, treatment of rare diseases, and support for science, culture, sports and entrepreneurship.
The proposal was introduced by MP Mia Karamehić Abazović and MP Amir Purić.
Primary source
Read the full article at SBC NewsThis summary was published on VATfaqs.com on 22 January 2026. It relates to VAT developments in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The original source is SBC News.
