Bosnia & Herzegovina JIB Validation
Validate Bosnia Herzegovina JIB Number Online
Verify Bosnia and Herzegovina JIB (Jedinstveni Identifikacioni Broj) format and tax authority registration status for businesses and individuals.
Understanding Bosnia Herzegovina JIB Format
The Jedinstveni Identifikacioni Broj (JIB) is a 13-digit unique identification number issued by the Indirect Taxation Authority (ITA) of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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- ✓ Length: Always exactly 13 digits. No letters or separators are used in the official format.
- ✓ Structure: The first 6 digits encode the registration date (DDMMYY), the next 3 digits are the code of the municipality where the entity is registered, and the following 3 digits are a sequential number assigned by the tax authority.
- ✓ Check Digit: The final (13th) digit is a single control digit computed from the preceding digits to detect transcription errors during input.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a JIB number?
The JIB (Jedinstveni Identifikacioni Broj, meaning Unique Identification Number) is the official tax and business identifier in Bosnia and Herzegovina, issued by the Indirect Taxation Authority (UIO/ITA). It is used on all VAT returns, customs declarations, and official invoices issued in BiH. Sign up at Lookuptax to validate JIBs programmatically.
Who needs a JIB in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Any legal entity or individual conducting taxable economic activity in Bosnia and Herzegovina must register with the ITA and obtain a JIB. This includes domestic companies, branches of foreign entities, freelancers, and any party engaged in cross-border trade subject to indirect taxation. Use the Lookuptax API to automate JIB verification in your onboarding workflow.
Is JIB validation mandatory for cross-border payments?
Yes. For cross-border B2B transactions and VAT reclaim purposes within BiH, the JIB of the counterparty must be verified and included in official documentation. Failing to do so can result in rejected VAT deduction claims. Lookuptax returns registration status automatically — sign up free to get started.
What if the JIB is invalid or inactive?
An invalid JIB fails the 13-digit format or check-digit test. An inactive JIB means the entity is no longer registered with the ITA — possibly deregistered or dissolved. In either case, proceeding with the transaction carries financial and compliance risk. Lookuptax flags both scenarios instantly, letting you act before a problem becomes a liability.
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