Forex trading is legal and well-regulated in Bosnia and Herzegovina (1). The country operates under a liberal foreign trade policy where commercial banks and financial institutions may publicly trade in domestic and foreign currency without restrictions according to the law. The Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina (CBBH) serves as the primary regulatory authority overseeing the forex market and ensures the stability and integrity of the financial system (2).
Bosnia and Herzegovina maintains a currency board arrangement with a fixed exchange rate system, where the Convertible Mark is pegged to the Euro at a rate of 1.955830 Convertible Marks per Euro (1). The foreign exchange and payment system operates without administrative restrictions or limits on payments and transfers related to international transactions, creating a favorable environment for forex trading activities.
"Commercial banks and financial institutions in BiH may publicly trade in domestic and foreign currency without restrictions according to the law. The foreign exchange and payment system has no restrictions on payments and transfers related to international operations."
The CBBH coordinates with Entity Banking Agencies and maintains appropriate payment and settlement systems to support the forex market infrastructure (2). Individual traders can engage in forex trading through regulated brokers, and there are no specific age restrictions for local investors, though the general legal age of 18 is typically applied. The regulatory framework ensures that forex trading operates within established legal parameters while promoting market accessibility for both institutional and retail participants.
Source:
https://www.privacyshield.gov/ps/article?id=Bosnia-foreign-exchange-controls
https://www.cbbh.ba/press/edukacija/886?lang=en
Last updated: 01-06-2025 Disclaimer: This article does not provide legal advice. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney directly.
