Bijeljina: Where Strategic Location Meets Strong Economic Potential

The City of Bijeljina has officially earned the BFC SEE Certificate - confirming its status as one of the region’s most strategically positioned and economically promising local governments.

The city benefits from excellent transport accessibility, with two border crossings towards Serbia on the Drina and Sava rivers, close proximity to Pane-European Corridor 10, and easy access to river ports in Brčko and Sremska Mitrovica. This strategic positioning ensures smooth links to Central and Western Europe as well as Southeast Europe - making Bijeljina a highly attractive destination for investors seeking regional reach.

With a population of around 103,000, Bijeljina is a vibrant regional, educational, cultural, and healthcare center. Although demographic trends have stabilized in recent years, the labor market shows strong momentum: unemployment has decreased, while employment and average wages have been steadily rising. Continuous investment in higher education has also contributed to a qualified and increasingly young professional workforce, with many graduates choosing to build their careers in Bijeljina.

Bijeljina’s economy is diverse and dynamic. More than 1,260 companies operate across key sectors such as trade, manufacturing, professional services, construction, and transport. Business infrastructure is well-developed through three fully equipped industrial zones (with a fourth underway), offering serviced locations ready for immediate investment.

Investors in Bijeljina benefit from a combination of low operational costs, competitive tax policies, and tailored incentive programs. The city offers favorable land purchase terms in industrial zones, significant reductions in fees for production facilities, flexible parceling options and incentive schemes based on investment size, job creation and strategic sector priorities. Additional support includes programs for start-ups, existing SMEs, women entrepreneurs, returning entrepreneurs, and craft businesses.

By earning the BFC SEE Certificate, Bijeljina has reaffirmed its commitment to building a transparent, predictable, and efficient local administration that supports investment at every stage. With its geostrategic location, business-friendly policies, strong workforce, and well-developed infrastructure, Bijeljina stands out as a safe and promising environment for long-term economic growth and high-quality living.

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