Provides advice on how to perform due diligence and in what areas it is necessary for a U.S. company. Includes information on the U.S. Commercial Service International Company Profile service.

The complex legal environment in BiH dictates the need for a local attorney.  The legal framework is sometimes contradictory or overlapping, creating confusion and uncertainty.  Bosnian attorneys’ experience base is still limited with respect to legal questions and the issues that arise in a market-oriented economy.  However, local lawyers are quickly gaining experience in working with international organizations and companies that are operating in BiH.  Companies’ in-house legal counsel should be prepared to oversee their in-country counsel, with explicit explanations and directions regarding objectives.  U.S. Embassy Sarajevo maintains a list of local lawyers willing to represent U.S. Citizens in BiH. The list can be accessed at the U.S. Embassy Sarajevo’s website.

Prepared by our U.S. Embassies abroad. With its network of 108 offices across the United States and in more than 75 countries, the U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce utilizes its global presence and international marketing expertise to help U.S. companies sell their products and services worldwide. Locate the U.S. Commercial Service trade specialist in the U.S. nearest you by visiting http://export.gov/usoffices.