To start a coffee brand in Bosnia and Herzegovina, lock down entity registration, HACCP-ready production, and compliant labeling before you roast a single bean. Choose your entity and register in your jurisdiction (municipal court in FBiH, APIF one‑stop in RS, Brčko District registry), then register for VAT with the Indirect Taxation Authority when turnover nears 50,000 KM (17% VAT). For production, secure premises that meet sanitary‑technical standards, install ventilation for the roaster, implement a documented HACCP plan, and obtain sanitary inspection approval; if importing green beans (HS 0901), arrange phytosanitary clearance at the border, customs brokerage, and pay import VAT. Labels must be in Bosnian/Serbian/Croatian, show product name, net weight, lot, best‑before/roast date, origin, business name/address, and importer if applicable; get GTINs from GS1 BiH and print storage instructions. Protect the brand via a trademark at the Institute for Intellectual Property (Nice class 30; add 35 for retail). Decide model: own roasting (capex for a 5–12 kg roaster, three‑phase power, exhaust stack) or private label (MOQs typically 300–1000 kg/blend). Secure packaging‑waste compliance with a licensed operator, negotiate distribution with cafés, bakeries, and petrol stations, enable COD for e‑commerce, and price to hit 55–65% gross margin after VAT, freight, and duties.
