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Note: Attached is an unofficial translation of the Attorney Fee Tariff of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (Tariff on Fees and Reimbursement of Costs for the Work of Attorneys).

Pursuant to Article 27 of the Law on the Legal Profession of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina ("Official Gazette of the Federation of BiH", No. 01/25) and Article 55 of the Statute of the Bar Association of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Assembly of the Bar Association of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, at the session held on May 31, 2025, adopted the following:

 

Official Attorney Tariff of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina 2025

By Azur Prnjavorac, Advokat / Medijator ·

TL;DR: The Official Attorney Tariff of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina 2025 (Official Gazette FBiH No. 43/2025) sets attorney fees in tariff points. One tariff point equals 5.60 BAM (2025) or 6.50 BAM (2026). Fee calculation depends on the type and stage of proceedings; fees may be freely negotiated in writing between attorney and client.

Key facts about the Tariff
  • The Tariff has 22 chapters and 44 articles
  • Published in the Official Gazette of the FBiH No. 43/2025 of 11 June 2025
  • Tariff point: 5.60 BAM in 2025, 6.50 BAM in 2026
  • Calculation: number of points multiplied by the point value, plus 17% VAT (Article 38)
  • Hourly rate: 60 points, i.e. 390.00 BAM for 2026 (Article 35)
  • Basis for civil proceedings is set by Article 15, the percentages for individual actions by Article 17
  • Attorney and client may agree a fee higher than the Tariff, up to 30% (Article 37)
  • Time of application: the Tariff and point value in force when the service was rendered apply (Article 41), so services rendered before 11 June 2025 are still charged under the previous 2004 Tariff
  • Full text prepared and published by: Law Office Prnjavorac, Tuzla (advokat-prnjavorac.com)

Attorney fee calculator under the FBiH Tariff

An informative calculation under the FBiH Attorney's Tariff. Select the basis, the action in the proceedings and the point value, and the calculator shows the number of points and the fee excluding and including VAT, in KM and in EUR. It covers civil, enforcement, non-contentious, bankruptcy and administrative proceedings, administrative disputes, public procurement proceedings, payment reminders and pre-litigation actions, constitutional court appeals, applications to the European Court of Human Rights and immeasurable cases outside the Tariff, with an increase for representing multiple parties. The calculation is indicative and does not replace the written statement of fees and costs under Article 39 of the Tariff, nor does it include the necessary expenses under Article 40.

608.40 KM (311.07 EUR) including VAT
  • Value in dispute: 5,000.00 KM (2,556.46 EUR)
  • Basis under Article 15: 80 points
  • Action under Article 17: 100% of the basis = 80 points
  • Calculation: 80 x 6.50 KM = 520.00 KM (265.87 EUR) excluding VAT
  • VAT 17%: 88.40 KM (45.20 EUR)

In enforcement proceedings the basis is the sum of the principal claim, accrued interest, the costs of the civil proceedings and other ancillary claims, and the fee is determined under the table in Article 15 or 16 (Article 18). In disputes above 100,000.00 KM the basis is 600 points increased by 4 points for each commenced 1,000.00 KM above 100,000.00 KM, but no more than 3,000 points, or 5,000 points in commercial disputes (Article 15). For the hourly rate, each commenced half-hour counts as a full unit (Article 35). The fee is calculated under the Tariff and the point value in force at the time the service is performed (Article 41). Amounts in EUR are shown in parentheses at the fixed exchange rate of 1 EUR = 1.95583 KM.

How the attorney's fee is calculated in five steps

  1. Determine the type of proceedings and the specific action the attorney undertakes, because the Tariff has separate rules for each type of proceedings.
  2. Determine the basis in points: in civil proceedings according to the dispute value from the table in Article 15, and in the collection of utility and similar services according to the table in Article 16.
  3. Apply the percentage prescribed for that action to the basis: in civil proceedings under Article 17, for example 100% for a claim and 150% for an appeal against a judgment, and in enforcement proceedings under Article 18, where 100% applies to a motion for enforcement and 50% to a substantiated submission.
  4. Multiply the resulting number of points by the point value in force at the time the service is performed, that is 6.50 KM for 2026 and 5.60 KM for 2025.
  5. If the attorney is a VAT payer, add 17% VAT to the resulting amount, and then the necessary expenses under Article 40, such as court fees, postage and travel costs.

(Tariff on Fees and Reimbursement of Costs for the Work of Attorneys in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina - 2025)

"Official Gazette of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina", No. 43/2025 of

The value of one tariff point for 2026 is 6.50 BAM (3.32 EUR).

The value of one tariff point for 2025 is 5.60 BAM (2.86 EUR).

Article 1

This Tariff (hereinafter: the “Tariff”) regulates the amount of remuneration and reimbursement of costs to which an attorney is entitled unless otherwise agreed in writing between the attorney and the client.

I. CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS

Drafting of Submissions

Article 2


An attorney shall be entitled to remuneration for preparing submissions during and in connection with criminal proceedings, as follows:
a) Criminal complaint - 150 points
b) Motion to pursue a property claim - 100% of the fee referred to in Article 15
c) Claim for damages due to wrongful conviction - fee under Article 15
d) Reasoned submission during investigation, following indictment confirmation, and throughout the criminal trial - 50% of the fee under Article 4(1)
e) Preliminary objection to the indictment - fee under Article 4(1)
f) Motion for deferral of sentence execution, parole, expungement, rehabilitation, clemency petition, or cessation of security measures - 150 points
g) Access to prosecution/court files or evidence collection for defense - 50% of the fee under Article 4(1)
i) Prison or detention visit - hourly rate starting from entry to exit as per Article 3(1), increased by expenses under Article 40
k) All other submissions (motions, requests, notices, statements, correspondence, etc.) - 30 points

Participation of Defense Counsel in the Investigation Phase

Article 3


For participation as defense counsel during the questioning of the suspect, or as legal representative of the injured party or legal advisor to a witness, the attorney is entitled to the fee for defense under Article 4(1), plus an additional 20 points for each subsequent hour started.
If participating in investigative actions (e.g., searches), the attorney receives 50% of the fee from paragraph 1, plus 20 points for each additional hour started.
For actions carried out outside the court, the prosecutor's office, and the seat of the investigative bodies, in addition to the fee per hour spent, the attorney is also entitled to a fee as under paragraph 1 and to reimbursement of costs under Article 40.

Article 4

For the defense of the accused (natural or legal person) before the preliminary proceedings judge (investigation phase), preliminary hearing judge, at the main trial before the court of first instance, as well as at hearings concerning motions for imposing, extending, or terminating detention and restrictive measures, attorneys shall be entitled to remuneration in criminal proceedings conducted:

a) for criminal offenses punishable by imprisonment of up to 3 years - 120 points;

b) for criminal offenses punishable by imprisonment from 3 to 5 years - 180 points;

c) for criminal offenses punishable by imprisonment from 5 to 10 years - 240 points;

d) for criminal offenses without a prescribed upper limit for imprisonment - 480 points.

For defending the accused at appellate court sessions, attorneys are entitled to the remuneration specified in the preceding paragraph, depending on the prescribed penalty.

For the defense of the accused (natural or legal person) during the main trial before the appellate court, attorneys shall be entitled to remuneration as stipulated in paragraph 1 of this Article, depending on the prescribed penalty.

When a main trial or session lasts continuously for more than one day, attorneys shall be entitled to the remuneration specified in paragraphs 1 to 3 of this Article for each day.

For defending the accused at pre-trial hearings (status conferences), attorneys shall receive 50% of the remuneration specified in paragraph 1.

In addition to the remuneration provided in paragraphs 1-3, attorneys shall receive an additional fee of 20 points for each subsequent commenced hour of the main trial or session.

For participating in reconstructions, inspections, or other activities conducted outside the court building, attorneys shall, in addition to the remuneration stipulated herein, also be entitled to reimbursement of costs as set forth in Article 40.

If proceedings are discontinued or the main trial is adjourned after the indictment has been filed but before the commencement of evidence presentation, attorneys shall be entitled to 50% of the remuneration specified in this Article.

For attendance at the pronouncement of the verdict, attorneys shall receive 50% of the remuneration stipulated in paragraphs 1-3.

Article 5

When an attorney represents or defends multiple persons in a criminal proceeding, they shall receive remuneration for each client at the rate of 100% in accordance with the provisions of this tariff.

Representation of Injured Parties and Legal Advice for Witnesses

Article 6

For representing an injured party at the main trial or session before the first instance or appellate court, attorneys shall receive 50% of the remuneration specified in Article 4.

For participating as legal advisors to witnesses at the main trial or session before the first instance or appellate court, attorneys shall receive remuneration as stipulated in Article 4.

Defense of Juveniles

Article 7

For defending juveniles, attorneys shall be entitled to remuneration:

a) prior to and during the preparatory proceedings - 100 points;

b) at the main trial or session - 150 points.

For all other activities in proceedings conducted against juveniles, attorneys shall receive remuneration as provided for the defense stipulated in Article 4.

Legal Remedies

Article 8

For drafting an appeal against a judgment (for the accused or the injured party), attorneys shall receive remuneration amounting to 125% of the fee stipulated in Article 4, paragraph 1.

For drafting responses to appeals against judgments, attorneys shall receive remuneration amounting to 80% of the fee specified in the preceding paragraph.

For drafting appeals against rulings on the imposition or extension of detention, the application of educational-correctional measures and security measures, rulings imposing or extending restrictive measures, referrals to medical or psychiatric institutions, seizure of items, and other decisions, including rulings on costs, attorneys shall receive 100% of the remuneration stipulated in Article 4, paragraph 1.

For drafting legal remedies with short deadlines (24 hours or 3 days) as provided by the provisions of the Criminal Procedure Code, when the deadline expires on weekends (deadline extended to Monday), attorneys shall be entitled to an additional increase in remuneration of 25% above the fee stipulated in this Article.

For drafting motions for retrial and appeals against rulings rejecting motions for retrial, attorneys shall receive remuneration as stipulated in Article 4, paragraph 1.

For drafting responses to motions mentioned in the preceding paragraph, attorneys shall receive 75% of the remuneration specified in that paragraph.

Detention Cases, Engagement of Experts, and Work Outside Regular Hours

Article 9

If the suspect or accused is in detention, the attorney’s fee stipulated by the Tariff is increased by 25% for each undertaken action.

For engaging an investigator or expert from a specific field, the attorney’s fee stipulated by the Tariff is increased by 20% for each undertaken action.

Article 10

An attorney participating in hearings to determine detention or other urgent actions specified by this tariff under Articles 3 and 4, conducted outside regular court hours or on non-working days, shall receive an additional 25% fee for each undertaken action in addition to the remuneration set out in Articles 3 and 4.

Plea Bargaining, Guilty Plea Agreements, and Plea Statements

Article 11

For initiating and participating in plea bargaining negotiations, attorneys shall receive remuneration equivalent to the defense remuneration specified in Article 4, paragraph 1.

For the attorney’s participation in the defendant’s plea statement, attorneys shall receive remuneration amounting to 70% of the fee stipulated in Article 4, paragraph 1.

For concluding a guilty plea agreement, attorneys shall receive 50% of the remuneration specified in paragraph 1 of this Article.

For defense during hearings to consider plea agreements, attorneys shall receive remuneration as stipulated in Article 4.

If the court concludes the main trial and immediately proceeds to a hearing to consider a guilty plea agreement, the attorney shall receive remuneration as per Article 4 for defense during the trial, plus 50% of the fee specified in the previous paragraph.

Exceptionally Complex or Severe Criminal Cases

Article 12

In exceptionally complex or severe criminal cases, attorneys are entitled to a lump-sum fee for the entire proceeding or parts thereof, which shall not exceed twice the prescribed remuneration.

II. MISDEMEANOR PROCEEDINGS

Article 13

For defense and representation at the main trial, and for each subsequent day of continued main trial, attorneys shall receive remuneration as specified in Article 15. The fee calculation basis shall be determined according to the maximum prescribed penalty, but no less than 100 points or no less than 200 points in business-related proceedings.

For drafting appeals against decisions and motions for retrial, attorneys shall receive 125% of the remuneration specified in paragraph 1.

For drafting motions to restore the previous state of affairs, attorneys shall receive 50% of the remuneration specified in paragraph 1.

Article 14

When an attorney represents or defends multiple persons in misdemeanor proceedings, remuneration for each client shall be 100% in accordance with the provisions of this tariff.

In addition to remuneration specified in Article 13, attorneys are entitled to reimbursement of costs under Article 40.

III. CIVIL PROCEEDINGS

Basis for Fee Calculation

Article 15

The following table shall apply as the basis for calculating remuneration in civil proceedings:

0.00 KM - 5,000.00 KM: 80 points

5,000.01 KM - 10,000.00 KM: 120 points

10,000.01 KM - 30,000.00 KM: 240 points

30,000.01 KM - 50,000.00 KM: 360 points

50,000.01 KM - 75,000.00 KM: 480 points

75,000.01 KM - 100,000.00 KM: 600 points

Over 100,000.00 KM: 600 + 4 points for every commenced 1,000.00 KM but not more than 3,000 points, or 5,000 points in commercial disputes.

Article 16

For calculating remuneration in civil proceedings related to utility services, water, electricity, heating, telecommunications, waste collection, building reserve funds and maintenance, and the collection of fees of any kind, the following table shall apply:

0.00 KM - 100.00 KM: 30 points

100.01 KM - 500.00 KM: 40 points

500.01 KM - 1,000.00 KM: 50 points

1,000.01 KM - 5,000.00 KM: 70 points

5,000.01 KM - 20,000.00 KM: 100 points

Over 20,000.01 KM: 120 points

 

Application of the Fee Calculation Basis

Article 17

When calculating individual actions in proceedings, attorneys shall receive:

  1. 100% of the remuneration stipulated in Articles 15 or 16 for the following legal actions:

a) drafting claims and counterclaims, b) drafting responses to claims and counterclaims, c) representation at preparatory hearings for claims and counterclaims, including each subsequent day (full remuneration also applies for repeated preparatory hearings and their continuations), d) representation at main hearings for claims and counterclaims, including each subsequent day (full remuneration also applies for repeated main hearings and their continuations), e) representation at hearings for interim measures, temporary injunctions, and securing evidence, f) drafting appeals against decisions on interim measures and securing evidence, g) legal actions in arbitration proceedings (drafting claims, counterclaims, responses, substantiated submissions, representation at hearings), h) legal actions in mediation procedures (drafting proposals, responses, substantiated submissions, representation at hearings), i) separate remuneration for representation when both claims and counterclaims are discussed at the same hearing, based on each claim's value.

  1. 150% of the remuneration stipulated in Articles 15 or 16 for:

a) drafting appeals against judgments and decisions on disturbance of possession, b) representation at appellate court hearings, c) drafting extraordinary legal remedies, d) drafting claims challenging arbitration decisions.

  1. 200% of the remuneration stipulated in Articles 15 or 16 for:

a) proceedings before international arbitration (drafting claims, responses, substantiated submissions, representation at hearings), b) drafting proposals for resolving disputed legal issues.

  1. 75% of the remuneration stipulated in Articles 15 or 16 for:

a) representation during inspections, b) drafting responses to appeals against judgments and decisions on disturbance of possession, c) drafting responses to proposals for resolving disputed legal issues, d) drafting responses to extraordinary legal remedies, e) drafting proposals for interim measures, temporary injunctions, and securing evidence, f) drafting responses to proposals for interim measures, temporary injunctions, and securing evidence, g) drafting proposals and responses for reinstatement to a previous state and representation at hearings regarding these proposals.

  1. 50% of the remuneration stipulated in Articles 15 or 16 for:

a) drafting substantiated submissions, b) representation at hearings for evidence collection, c) drafting appeals against decisions (excluding those otherwise specified in the Tariff), d) drafting responses to appeals against decisions, e) drafting proposals for supplementary judgments or decisions and corrections thereof, f) attendance at hearings (preparatory or main) adjourned at the hearing itself before discussion commences.

  1. 25% of the remuneration stipulated in Articles 15 or 16 for:

a) time lost due to hearing cancellations communicated via phone or email less than 24 hours before the scheduled hearing.

  1. For proceedings where the value cannot be determined under the Civil Procedure Law (divorce, marriage annulment, paternity cases, child custody, employment disputes, disturbance of possession, servitudes), the assumed dispute value for Tariff application shall be 10,001.00 KM.

IV. ENFORCEMENT PROCEEDINGS

Article 18

In enforcement proceedings, remuneration is calculated based on the sum of principal claims, accrued interest, litigation costs, and ancillary claims, according to Articles 15 or 16.

Attorneys receive:

  1. 100% remuneration for:

a) drafting enforcement and counter-enforcement proposals, b) drafting objections against enforcement decisions (including third-party objections), c) drafting appeals against decisions (including third-party appeals), d) representation at hearings and other enforcement activities.

  1. 50% remuneration for:

a) drafting substantiated submissions, b) drafting responses to objections and appeals.

V. BANKRUPTCY AND LIQUIDATION PROCEEDINGS

Article 19

The basis for calculating the fee for drafting a petition to initiate bankruptcy proceedings, where the petition is filed by a bankruptcy creditor, is determined according to the amount of the creditor's claim in accordance with Article 15 of this Tariff. The basis for calculating the fee for drafting a petition to initiate bankruptcy or liquidation proceedings, where the petition is filed by the prospective bankruptcy debtor, is determined according to the amount of the share capital of the company against which the initiation of proceedings is proposed, and the attorney is entitled to the fee under Article 15, but not less than 240 points.

For representation at hearings in bankruptcy or liquidation proceedings, depending on whether the attorney represents the debtor or the creditor, the attorney is entitled to the fee under paragraph 1 of this Article, determined as follows: where the attorney represents a creditor, according to the value of that creditor's claim; where the attorney represents the debtor, according to the total value of the claims filed at the examination hearings, that is, the total value of the recognized claims at the reporting hearings.

For drafting legal remedies, depending on whether the attorney represents the debtor or the creditor, the attorney is entitled to a fee of 125% of the fee under paragraph 1 or 2 of this Article.

VI. NON-CONTENTIOUS PROCEEDINGS

Article 20

For initiating proceedings and attending hearings:

  • 50% remuneration in measurable cases (Article 15).

  • 100 points in immeasurable cases.

For drafting a substantiated submission, drafting responses to legal remedies, and attending a hearing at which no discussion took place for procedural reasons: 50% of the fee under paragraph 1.

For drafting legal remedies: 125% of the fee under paragraph 1.

VII. LAND REGISTRY PROCEEDINGS

Article 21

For drafting land registry proposals on the basis of which a decision is made on the registration, deletion, pre-notation, or annotation of a right, the attorney is entitled to 80 points. For drafting a substantiated submission during the proceedings, the attorney is entitled to 40 points. For drafting legal remedies, the attorney is entitled to 120 points.

The attorney is entitled to a fee in the amount defined in Article 35, paragraph 1 of this Tariff for the time spent that was necessary to prepare any contract, decision, or document serving as the legal basis for the registration for which the application under paragraph 1 of this Article is filed, whereby the maximum time spent is limited to 8 hours for each contract, decision, or document worked on by the attorney.

VIII. ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS

Article 22

Remuneration for initiating administrative proceedings, submissions, execution proposals, and representation:

  • measurable cases (Article 15).

  • 100 points in immeasurable cases.

For objections or appeals and representation before second-instance authorities: 125% remuneration.

For extraordinary legal remedies: 150% remuneration.

IX. ADMINISTRATIVE DISPUTES

Article 23

Remuneration for drafting claims, responses, execution postponement requests, requests for the protection of freedoms and rights, judgment execution requests, and representation:

  • measurable cases (Article 15).

  • 200 points in immeasurable cases.

For drafting legal remedies, requests for extraordinary review of court decisions, and requests for protection of legality: 125% of the fee under paragraph 1.

For drafting substantiated submissions and responses to legal remedies: 50% of the fee under paragraph 1.

X. BUSINESS REGISTRATION PROCEDURES

Article 24

For drafting an application for the registration of establishment or a change of data, and for drafting a substantiated submission during the proceedings, the attorney is entitled to a fee of 80 points. For drafting an appeal, the attorney is entitled to a fee of 120 points.

The attorney is entitled to a fee in the amount defined in Article 35, paragraph 1 of this Tariff for the time spent that was necessary to prepare any contract, decision, or document serving as the legal basis for the registration for which the application under paragraph 1 of this Article is filed, whereby the maximum time spent is limited to 8 hours for each contract, decision, or document worked on by the attorney.

 

 

XI. PROCEEDINGS BEFORE CONSTITUTIONAL COURTS

Article 25

For drafting an appeal initiating proceedings before constitutional courts, attorneys shall receive 200% remuneration stipulated in Article 15 for measurable cases, and 300 points for immeasurable cases.

For drafting other submissions during proceedings, attorneys receive 50% of the remuneration specified in paragraph 1.

For representation and participation in hearings, attorneys receive the remuneration specified in paragraph 1.

XII. PROCEEDINGS BEFORE THE EUROPEAN COURT OF HUMAN RIGHTS

Article 26

For drafting applications initiating proceedings before the European Court of Human Rights and applications for revision of judgments, attorneys receive 400% remuneration stipulated in Article 15 for measurable cases, and 600 points for immeasurable cases.

For drafting other submissions during proceedings (requests for interpretation of judgments, error correction), attorneys receive 50% of the remuneration specified in paragraph 1.

For representation and participation in hearings, attorneys receive the remuneration specified in paragraph 1.

XIII. EMPLOYER AND DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS

Article 27

For providing legal assistance to employees (drafting substantiated submissions, requests for protection of rights, etc.), attorneys receive 100 points.

For defense in disciplinary proceedings prescribed by employers, attorneys receive 120 points.

For drafting decisions on behalf of employers, attorneys receive 150 points.

Additionally, attorneys may charge an extra fee as per Article 35, paragraph 2, based on the time spent, not exceeding 8 hours per task.

Article 28

For representation or defense in other disciplinary proceedings, attorneys receive remuneration as specified in Article 27.

XIV. PUBLIC PROCUREMENT PROCEEDINGS

Article 29

For drafting appeals in public procurement proceedings, attorneys receive remuneration stipulated in Article 15, with the dispute value being the public procurement value or contested portion (LOT).

For drafting other submissions or performing other actions, attorneys receive 25% of the remuneration stipulated in Article 15.

XV. IMMEASURABLE CASES

Article 30

For immeasurable cases not covered by the Tariff, remuneration per action is:

  • First-instance proceedings: 120 points,

  • Second-instance proceedings: 180 points,

  • Extraordinary legal remedies: 240 points.

XVI. OTHER PROCEEDINGS

Article 31

For drafting substantiated submissions (claims, warnings) and representation in pre-litigation or administrative proceedings (claims for damages, expropriation, payment warnings, etc.), attorneys receive 50% remuneration stipulated in Article 15.

XVII. MISCELLANEOUS - DOCUMENTS, CONTRACTS, OR DECISIONS

Article 32

For drafting other documents, decisions, or contracts not defined elsewhere in the Tariff, attorneys receive remuneration based on time spent as per Article 35, paragraph 1, up to 8 hours per document.

Correspondence

Article 33

For drafting unsubstantiated correspondence to the party, the opposing party, and other participants in the party's legal matters, attorneys receive 30 points.

Obtaining Clauses and Documents

Article 34

For obtaining finality or enforceability clauses, attorneys receive 15 points.

For obtaining land registry extracts or business register documents, attorneys receive 30 points.

Remuneration for Time Spent

Article 35

Attorneys are entitled to 30 points for each commenced half-hour in the following cases:

a) participating in conferences and meetings where factual and legal issues are discussed with the party, the opposing party, and other participants in the party's legal matters, b) providing oral and written legal opinions and advice, c) discussing matters at conferences in a foreign language, and providing oral and written legal opinions and advice on matters in a foreign language, for which the fee is increased by 100%, d) drafting contracts, decisions, and documents provided for in Articles 21, 24, and 32 of this Tariff.

Attorneys are entitled to 10 points for each commenced half-hour in the following cases:

a) considering and reviewing the case file in all proceedings (except criminal proceedings), or inspecting land registers, registers, and other public records, b) waiting for a hearing or during the court's deliberation, and absence from the office during travel and the like, but no more than 8 hours per day, c) all other legal actions where the provisions of the Tariff or the agreement do not provide for a different manner of determining the fee.

Representation of Multiple Parties

Article 36

When an attorney represents multiple persons in the same proceedings or conducts proceedings against multiple persons, the attorney is entitled to an increase of the base tariff items. In such a case, the value of the dispute is taken to be the sum of the values of the claims of all the parties the attorney represents, and the number of points determined on the basis of that value of the dispute is increased by 20% for the second and each subsequent person, provided that this increase may not exceed 100% of the fee. The amount of the increased fee is divided equally among each of the represented persons. Where there is an obvious disproportion in the effort required to represent individual parties in the same proceedings, and they are represented by the same attorney, the attorney may agree with the parties on a different method of calculating the fee.

Special Fee Agreements

Article 37

An attorney may freely negotiate the amount of the fee with the party independently of the provisions of this Tariff, provided that the agreement is made in written form (including correspondence by electronic mail). The amount of the fee may be agreed in one of the following ways:

  1. on the basis of the number of working hours, whereby the contracting parties freely agree the fee for one hour;

  2. by increasing the fee determined by the Tariff by a certain percentage, but not more than 100%;

  3. by setting a fixed amount of fee for a specific task;

  4. by setting a monthly amount for the attorney's continuous work;

  5. in proportion to the success achieved in the proceedings, in which case the upper limit of the agreed percentage may not exceed 30% of the total success achieved;

  6. by applying the attorney tariff of the foreign country in which the legal assistance is provided or from which the party comes;

  7. by a combination of the above methods.

Tax

Article 38

Attorneys liable for VAT must charge it unless exempt by law.

Fee Calculation and Awarded Costs

Article 39

Awarded costs do not affect the fee calculation between attorney and client. Attorneys must provide written fee statements upon request.

XVIII. COST REIMBURSEMENT

Article 40

The attorney is entitled to reimbursement of costs for all actual expenses that were necessary for carrying out the entrusted work. These costs include expenses for postal, telephone, and banking services and other costs. For carrying out work outside the seat of the office, the attorney is entitled to reimbursement of transport costs and to a fee for the time spent as defined in Article 35 of this Tariff. The attorney is entitled to reimbursement of transport costs in the amount of the price of an air ticket or of another means of transport used. For the use of their own car, the attorney is entitled to reimbursement of 35% of the current price of petrol 95 for each kilometer traveled. If the amount of the daily allowance is not specifically agreed, the attorney is entitled to a daily allowance of 10% of the value of the last published quarterly average net salary in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. If the attorney must remain away from the seat of the office for more than one day or must stay overnight in a hotel, the attorney is entitled to charge a fee for the time spent as defined in Article 35, paragraph 2 of this Tariff, and, for that additional day, the daily allowance and the costs of hotel accommodation in a 4-star hotel.

XIX. APPLICATION OF THE TARIFF

Article 41

The attorney, the courts, and other authorities shall apply the Tariff and the point value that are in force at the time when the attorney service was performed.

XX. DETERMINING POINT VALUE

Article 42

The point value amounts to 0.4% of the average net salary in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, published by the Federal Bureau of Statistics for October of the calendar year preceding the calendar year in which the attorney actions for which the attorney's fee and reimbursement are calculated are performed.

The exact point value which, in accordance with the criteria set out in paragraph 1 of this Article, is to be applied in the following calendar year shall be published by the Managing Board of the Bar Association of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina in the "Official Gazette of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina" no later than 31 December of each current year, except for the calendar year in which the Tariff enters into force, since for that year the exact point value shall be published in the "Official Gazette of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina" together with the publication of that Tariff, all on the basis of the average net salary in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina published by the Federal Bureau of Statistics for October of the calendar year preceding the calendar year in which the Tariff enters into force.

XXI. TARIFF INTERPRETATION

Article 43

The Managing Board of the Bar Association of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina provides the explanation on the application of the Tariff, while its interpretation is given by the Assembly of the Bar Association of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The explanation and the interpretation on the application of the Tariff are provided at the request of a party, an attorney, a court, or other authorized bodies in the country or abroad.

XXII. ENTRY INTO FORCE

Article 44

The Tariff, approved by the Federal Ministry of Justice (act no. 02-45-1484/25, dated May 20, 2025), enters into force upon publication in the Official Gazette of FBiH, repealing prior tariffs (Official Gazette of FBiH, nos. 22/04 and 24/04).

President of the Bar Association of FBiH

Bekir Gavrankapetanović No. 1041/25, Sarajevo, May 31, 2025.

 


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 Note: This is an unofficial translation of the Attorney Fee Tariff of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, prepared by Law Office Prnjavorac.

View the official attorney fee schedule in the Bosnian language.

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FBiH Attorney's Tariff 2025: Frequently Asked Questions

Law Office Prnjavorac has been advising clients on attorney fee calculations under the FBiH Tariff since 2002. The following answers are based on the Tariff published in the Official Gazette of the Federation of BiH, no. 43/2025 of 11 June 2025.

  1. What is the FBiH Attorney's Tariff?

    The FBiH Attorney's Tariff is a regulation that sets the amount of attorney fees and cost reimbursements in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, unless the attorney and client have agreed otherwise in writing.

  2. Where is the FBiH Attorney's Tariff 2025 published?

    The Tariff on fees and cost reimbursements for attorneys in the FBiH 2025 was published in the Official Gazette of the Federation of BiH, no. 43/2025 of 11 June 2025.

  3. What is the point value for 2025?

    The point value for 2025 is 5.60 BAM.

  4. What is the point value for 2026?

    The point value for 2026 is 6.50 BAM.

  5. How is the attorney's fee calculated under the FBiH Tariff?

    The fee is calculated based on the type of proceeding, the specific action taken by the attorney, and the number of points stipulated by the Tariff; the total points are then multiplied by the current point value.

  6. What does Article 15 of the FBiH Attorney's Tariff regulate?

    Article 15 establishes the basis for fee calculation in civil proceedings through a table of dispute values and corresponding points. It is one of the most important provisions for calculating costs in civil and property law disputes.

  7. Does the FBiH Attorney's Tariff apply only to civil cases?

    No. The Tariff contains separate rules for various types of proceedings, including criminal, misdemeanour, and civil proceedings, so the calculation depends on the nature of the specific case.

  8. Can an attorney and client agree on a different fee than the one in the Tariff?

    Yes. The Tariff itself provides that its rules apply if the attorney and client have not agreed otherwise in a written contract.

  9. Do the final costs depend only on the value of the dispute?

    No. While the value of the dispute is important, particularly in civil proceedings, the final calculation may also depend on the type of proceeding, the number of pleadings and hearings, legal remedies, duration of proceedings, and other costs provided for in the Tariff.

  10. How much is the attorney's fee for drafting a claim and representation at a hearing in civil proceedings?

    The basis is first determined according to the dispute value from the table in Article 15 of the FBiH Attorney's Tariff, after which, under Article 17, the prescribed percentage is applied to that basis for each action: 100% for drafting a claim and a response to a claim, as well as for representation at the preparatory hearing and the main hearing; 150% for an appeal against a judgment; 75% for a response to an appeal; and 50% for substantiated submissions. For example, in a dispute valued up to 5,000.00 KM the basis is 80 points, so drafting the claim (100%) at the 2026 point value of 6.50 KM amounts to 520.00 KM excluding VAT, or 608.40 KM including 17% VAT, while representation at the main hearing is calculated separately on the same basis. In disputes where the value cannot be determined, such as divorce, paternity determination, or disturbance of possession, Article 17 provides that the dispute value is deemed to be 10,001.00 KM.

  11. What is the attorney's hourly rate?

    Under Article 35 of the FBiH Attorney's Tariff, the attorney is entitled to 30 points for each commenced half-hour, which makes an hourly rate of 60 points. For 2026, at the point value of 6.50 KM, the attorney's hourly rate is 390.00 KM, or 456.30 KM including 17% VAT. If the attorney provides legal advice or opinions or takes part in conferences in a foreign language, the fee is increased by 100%, so the 2026 hourly rate is 780.00 KM, or 912.60 KM including VAT. For 2025, at the point value of 5.60 KM, the standard hourly rate is 336.00 KM excluding VAT.

  12. What is the fee for reviewing the case file, waiting for a hearing, or travel time?

    Under Article 35, paragraph 2 of the FBiH Attorney's Tariff, for considering and reviewing the case file, inspecting land registers and other public records, waiting for a hearing, the court's deliberation time, and absence from the office during travel, the attorney is entitled to 10 points for each commenced half-hour, that is, 20 points per hour. For 2026 this amounts to 130.00 KM per hour excluding VAT (152.10 KM including VAT). For waiting and travel, a maximum of 8 hours per day is recognized.

  13. Is VAT included in the amounts in the Attorney's Tariff?

    No. The amounts prescribed by the Tariff are stated excluding VAT. Under Article 38 of the FBiH Attorney's Tariff, an attorney who is liable for VAT must charge VAT on legal services, except in cases provided for by law. The standard VAT rate in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 17%.

  14. Is the attorney obliged to give the client a written statement of costs?

    Yes. Under Article 39, paragraph 2 of the FBiH Attorney's Tariff, at the client's request the attorney must prepare a written statement of the fee and cost reimbursement. The client may at any time request a detailed overview of the points calculated for each procedural action, the applied point value, the reimbursement of necessary expenses (postage, fees, travel costs, etc.), and the calculated VAT.

  15. Can an attorney charge a fee based on success in the dispute?

    Yes. Under Article 37 of the FBiH Attorney's Tariff, an attorney may freely agree on the fee amount independently of the Tariff, provided the agreement is made in writing, which includes email correspondence. One of the permitted methods is a fee proportionate to success in the proceedings, where the upper limit of the agreed percentage may not exceed 30% of the total success achieved. In addition, Article 37 permits other models, such as agreeing on an hourly rate, a fixed amount for a specific task, a monthly fee for ongoing work, an increase of the tariff fee by up to 100%, and a combination of these methods. If no written fee agreement exists, the regular provisions of the Tariff apply.

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