{"id":298,"date":"2023-04-10T13:13:57","date_gmt":"2023-04-10T13:13:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/companyformationcroatia.com\/?p=298"},"modified":"2023-05-18T16:49:02","modified_gmt":"2023-05-18T16:49:02","slug":"invest-in-croatia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/companyformationcroatia.com\/invest-in-croatia\/","title":{"rendered":"Invest in Croatia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>With a strategic position in Southeastern Europe and good quality infrastructure, Croatia is a favorite destination for investors. The structural reforms and the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.companyformationcroatia.com\/tax-calculator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>tax<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;incentives promoted by the local government are the main reasons&nbsp;<strong>why Croatia is an attractive country for investors<\/strong>. According to the&nbsp;<strong>Company Act in Croatia<\/strong>, an equal treatment is provided to both local and foreign investors. Our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.companyformationcroatia.com\/about-us\"><strong>specialists in company formation in Croatia<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;can further advise you on the matter of investments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/companyformationcroatia.com\/invest-in-croatia\/#what-are-the-advantages-of-investing-in-croatia\" title=\"What are the advantages of investing in Croatia?\">What are the advantages of investing in Croatia?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/companyformationcroatia.com\/invest-in-croatia\/#main-sectors-for-investing-in-croatia\" title=\"Main sectors for investing in Croatia\">Main sectors for investing in Croatia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/companyformationcroatia.com\/invest-in-croatia\/#investment-incentives-in-croatia\" title=\"Investment incentives in Croatia\">Investment incentives in Croatia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/companyformationcroatia.com\/invest-in-croatia\/#tax-measures-in-the-investment-legislation\" title=\" Tax measures in the investment legislation\"> Tax measures in the investment legislation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/companyformationcroatia.com\/invest-in-croatia\/#is-it-hard-to-open-a-company-in-croatia\" title=\"Is it hard to open a company in Croatia?\">Is it hard to open a company in Croatia?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/companyformationcroatia.com\/invest-in-croatia\/#other-business-structures-for-foreign-entrepreneurs-in-croatia\" title=\"Other business structures for foreign entrepreneurs in Croatia\">Other business structures for foreign entrepreneurs in Croatia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/companyformationcroatia.com\/invest-in-croatia\/#can-i-open-a-sole-proprietorship-as-a-foreign-entrepreneur-in-croatia\" title=\"Can I open a sole proprietorship as a foreign entrepreneur in Croatia?\">Can I open a sole proprietorship as a foreign entrepreneur in Croatia?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/companyformationcroatia.com\/invest-in-croatia\/#making-investments-in-croatia\" title=\"Making investments in Croatia\">Making investments in Croatia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/companyformationcroatia.com\/invest-in-croatia\/#details-about-the-investment-law-in-croatia\" title=\"Details about the investment law in Croatia\">Details about the investment law in Croatia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/companyformationcroatia.com\/invest-in-croatia\/#other-benefits-for-foreign-investors-in-croatia\" title=\"Other benefits for foreign investors in Croatia\">Other benefits for foreign investors in Croatia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/companyformationcroatia.com\/invest-in-croatia\/#business-start-up-costs-in-croatia\" title=\"Business start-up costs in Croatia\">Business start-up costs in Croatia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/companyformationcroatia.com\/invest-in-croatia\/#croatia-in-numbers\" title=\"Croatia in numbers\">Croatia in numbers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-are-the-advantages-of-investing-in-croatia\"><\/span><strong>What are the advantages of investing in Croatia?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are some pluses that the Croatian economic environment has to offer to&nbsp;<strong>foreign investors<\/strong>. We provide you with a description of the main advantages to take into consideration when looking to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.companyformationcroatia.com\/set-up-doo-ltd-croatia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>start a business in Croatia<\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp; Some of the strong points of the country are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>\u2022 A comprehensive set of business measures and legislative amendments implemented by the local government for attracting foreign investments;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2022 Direct support for creating new jobs;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2022 Financial support for capital expenditures;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2022 Multiple grants for research and development activities;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2022 Return on investments \u2013 over 15,000 foreign companies have chosen Croatia for doing business;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2022 Competitive operational costs in the European marketplace;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2022 Attractive tax incentives, 0% customs within the EU and numerous double taxation avoidance agreements with different countries;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2022 Highly skilled, multilingual workforce.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to&nbsp;<strong>open a company<\/strong>&nbsp;in this country and invest in the local economy, you can rely on the professional expertise of<strong>&nbsp;our agents in company registration in Croatia<\/strong>. They can also help you&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.companyformationcroatia.com\/vat-in-croatia\"><strong>register for VAT in Croatia<\/strong><\/a>. Here is a video presentation we have prepared:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How foreign businessmen can invest in Croatia\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VzOm56luc7A?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"main-sectors-for-investing-in-croatia\"><\/span><strong>Main sectors for investing in Croatia<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Croatia is open to&nbsp;<strong>foreign investments<\/strong>&nbsp;and the local authorities are committed to implement specific measures to improve the investment climate of the country. A set of tax deductions and employment measures was developed by the government in order to&nbsp;<strong>attract investments<\/strong>&nbsp;to the economy`s key sectors. If you want to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.companyformationcroatia.com\/open-a-truck-company-in-croatia\"><strong>open a company in Croatia<\/strong><\/a>, these are the sectors with opportunity for growth and investments:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>\u2022 &nbsp; &nbsp;tourism;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2022&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;ICT industry;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2022 &nbsp; &nbsp;pharmaceutical industry;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2022 &nbsp; &nbsp;automotive industry;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2022 &nbsp; &nbsp;food industry;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2022 &nbsp; &nbsp;precision engineering;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2022 &nbsp; &nbsp;textile industry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is an infographic with extra details about the<strong>&nbsp;investments in Croatia<\/strong>:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"\/contact\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/companyformationcroatia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/main-reasons-to-invest-in-croatia1-480x1200.png\" alt=\"main-reasons-to-invest-in-croatia1.png\" class=\"wp-image-95\" srcset=\"https:\/\/companyformationcroatia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/main-reasons-to-invest-in-croatia1-480x1200.png 480w, https:\/\/companyformationcroatia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/main-reasons-to-invest-in-croatia1-120x300.png 120w, https:\/\/companyformationcroatia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/main-reasons-to-invest-in-croatia1-768x1920.png 768w, https:\/\/companyformationcroatia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/main-reasons-to-invest-in-croatia1-614x1536.png 614w, https:\/\/companyformationcroatia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/main-reasons-to-invest-in-croatia1.png 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"investment-incentives-in-croatia\"><\/span><strong>Investment incentives in Croatia<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Several laws regulate the investment environment in Croatia. These include the following: the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.companyformationcroatia.com\/company-act-croatia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Croatian Companies Act<\/strong><\/a>, the Act on Investment Promotion and the Act on Strategic Investment Projects of the Republic of Croatia. Under the provisions of this legislation, foreign investors have the same rights, obligations and legal status within a company as any domestic investor. Specific incentives are provided to foreign investors. Among these we mention the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>\u2022&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;the repatriation of profits and capital upon termination of investment;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2022&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;incentives for micro entrepreneurs;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2022&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.companyformationcroatia.com\/tax-calculator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>tax<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;incentives \u2013 the reduction of the corporate income tax rate;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2022&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;state support for development-innovation activities;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2022&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;non-refundable aid for the creation of new work places;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2022&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;non-refundable grants for the purchase of equipment and machinery in the amount of 20% of the eligible costs;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2022 &nbsp; &nbsp;labor incentives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to invest in Croatia and start a company, our&nbsp;<strong>specialists in company formation in Croatia<\/strong>&nbsp;can assist you throughout the entire process. They can also help you&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.companyformationcroatia.com\/vat-in-croatia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>register for VAT in Croatia<\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp;If you need&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.companyformationcroatia.com\/accounting-in-croatia\">accountants in Croatia<\/a>&nbsp;for your business, we can offer professional services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"tax-measures-in-the-investment-legislation\"><\/span><br><strong>Tax measures in the investment legislation<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the Act on Investment Promotion and Enhancement of the Investment Environment, several tax incentives are granted to foreign investors. The most important tax measures stipulated within the&nbsp;<strong>Croatian legislation related to foreign investments<\/strong>&nbsp;include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>\u2022&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;A reduction of the corporate income tax rate to 0% if certain conditions are met;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2022&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;The enforcement of several treaties for the avoidance of double taxation;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2022&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;The real estate transfer tax is not paid when a property is bought by a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.companyformationcroatia.com\/set-up-doo-ltd-croatia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Croatian company<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;or corporation;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2022&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Tax exemption for the reinvested profit;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2022&nbsp; &nbsp;Foreign recipients of dividends from the EU are not paying withholding tax on dividends and shares in profit at the 12% rate if they own at least 10% of the capital for a continuous period of 24 months;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2022&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;State aid for research and development projects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is-it-hard-to-open-a-company-in-croatia\"><\/span><strong>Is it hard to open a company in Croatia?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No, there are no harsh formalities for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.companyformationcroatia.com\/open-a-truck-company-in-croatia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>opening a company in Croatia<\/strong><\/a>. The limited liability company or the DOO is the most common business structure in Croatia that can be established by any kind of entrepreneur who respects the conditions involved. For example, the minimum share capital of EUR 2,500 needs to be deposited in a local bank account. The Articles of Association are the most important documents of a&nbsp;<strong>DOO in Croatia<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These comprise information about the owners, their nationality, the business activities, the business address, regulations, the date of incorporation and many more. The Croatian Trade Register is the institution in charge of&nbsp;<strong>company incorporation in Croatia<\/strong>. We mention that a&nbsp;<strong>DOO in Croatia<\/strong>&nbsp;must have an appointed representative and a board of managers. If you would like to know more about how to register a DOO in Croatia as a foreign investor, feel free to talk to one of our&nbsp;<strong>company formation specialists in Croatia<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Croatia offers multiple possibilities for foreign entrepreneurs, in terms of investments. A company can be successful if it is supported from an accounting point of view. Thus, our&nbsp;<strong>accountants in Croatia<\/strong>&nbsp;can provide the necessary support and explain which are the most important procedures that must be carried out in a company. Payroll and bookkeeping are important, so you can discover information in this regard by contacting our specialists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"other-business-structures-for-foreign-entrepreneurs-in-croatia\"><\/span><strong>Other business structures for foreign entrepreneurs in Croatia<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>International entrepreneurs who want to do\u00a0<strong>business in Croatia<\/strong>\u00a0have varied options. Large companies from overseas can have\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.companyformationcroatia.com\/establish-branch-croatia\">branches<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.companyformationcroatia.com\/establish-subsidiary-croatia\"><strong>subsidiaries in Croatia<\/strong><\/a>, respecting the Company Act in Croatia. For instance, both branches and subsidiaries can run under the rules of limited liability companies, mentioning that these structures present different attributes, depending on the business needs of the investors. A branch is not considered a legal entity because the parent company controls this structure. The<strong>\u00a0registration of a branch in Croatia<\/strong>\u00a0is not a complicated procedure, but a guarantee that the branch is opened under the same conditions as the parent company needs to be offered. In the case of subsidiaries, these are independent legal entities that benefit from the capital of the foreign company. Subsidiaries can run under the rules of public limited liability companies if a minimum share capital of EUR 25,000 is deposited in a local bank account. If you would like to\u00a0<strong>establish a branch or a subsidiary in Croatia<\/strong>, feel free to talk to one of our\u00a0<strong>company formation representatives in Croatia<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can-i-open-a-sole-proprietorship-as-a-foreign-entrepreneur-in-croatia\"><\/span><strong>Can I open a sole proprietorship as a foreign entrepreneur in Croatia?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, foreign entrepreneurs in Croatia can act as sole traders in this country, respecting the Company Act and the Handicraft Act in Croatia. This is the simplest business form available in Croatia, without complicated formalities for registration and with a series of advantages, like being liable for the business\u2019s profits and losses. The Croatian Trade Register issues the Certificate of Incorporation for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.companyformationcroatia.com\/establish-a-sole-trader-in-croatia\"><strong>sole proprietorships in Croatia<\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp;<strong>Foreign investors in Croatia<\/strong>&nbsp;benefit from the support and protection provided by the legislation related to foreign investments, letting them enjoy the same business conditions as the local entrepreneurs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"making-investments-in-croatia\"><\/span><strong>Making investments in Croatia<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Croatia benefits from a great geographic location that sustains the business collaboration with numerous countries worldwide. The stable economy and the multitude of business possibilities make Croatia a solid business candidate and destination for international entrepreneurs. The tax incentives provided by the Croatian government represent a plus of the business environment in this country in front of foreign investors. The food industry, the tourism sector, engineering, textile industry, manufacturing, automotive, ICT and the pharmaceutical sector are well-developed sectors where most of the foreign investments are directed. The low costs for hiring local staff are also on the list of overseas entrepreneurs who can also benefit from the highly skilled and multilingual workforce available in Croatia. The following facts and information highlight the business direction and the economy in Croatia, analyzed by experts and specialists:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Around 20% of the total FDI between 1993 and 2017 in Croatia came from the Netherlands.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Around 32,884 million was the total FDI stock for Croatia in 2018.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Approximately 30% of the total FDI was directed to the financial services in Croatia.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Austria, Italy, the Netherlands, and Germany are among the most important investors in Croatia.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>According to the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.doingbusiness.org\/en\/reports\/global-reports\/doing-business-2020\"><strong>2020 World Doing Business<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;report, Croatia ranks 51st out of 190 worldwide economies.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter the type of business you want to develop in Croatia as a foreign investor, it is recommended to have the support of a specialist in company formation who can guide you throughout the entire registration process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"details-about-the-investment-law-in-croatia\"><\/span><strong>Details about the investment law in Croatia<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The<strong>&nbsp;Act on Strategic Investment Projects of the Republic of Croatia<\/strong>, the&nbsp;<strong>Act on Investment Promotion<\/strong>,and the&nbsp;<strong>Companies Act<\/strong>&nbsp;are three main laws which supervise the activities of nationals and foreigners in the&nbsp;<strong>investment&nbsp;<\/strong>field. However, even if there are the same rights and obligations for investors regardless of their nationality, the Croatian government imposes several restrictions linked to the ownership in the transportation field: maritime, air, rail. On the other hand, the following incentives aim the proper management of the&nbsp;<strong>investment field in Croatia<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>\u2022&nbsp; &nbsp; the profits can be repatriated;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2022&nbsp; &nbsp; foreigners who choose the local workforce benefit from low taxes;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2022&nbsp; &nbsp; the corporate income tax is reduced;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2022&nbsp; &nbsp; the acquisition of equipment is subject to non-refundable grants.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Small investments in form of micro&nbsp;<strong>companies in Croatia<\/strong>&nbsp;are also subject to varied encouragements offered by the government. It is suggested to ask for legal support as a foreigner who wants to set up the activities in&nbsp;<strong>Croatia<\/strong>, therefore, you may talk to one of our&nbsp;<strong>Croatian attorneys<\/strong>&nbsp;in this sense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"other-benefits-for-foreign-investors-in-croatia\"><\/span><strong>Other benefits for foreign investors in Croatia<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides the above-mentioned incentives which sustain the&nbsp;<strong>foreign direct<\/strong><strong>investments in Croatia<\/strong>, foreign entrepreneurs can benefit from zero taxation if they reinvest the profits in this country. Additionally, they can receive national financial support for sustaining the projects in the research and development area in&nbsp;<strong>Croatia<\/strong>. At the moment,&nbsp;<strong>Croatia&nbsp;<\/strong>is found on the 95th place among 190 countries worldwide for the ease of doing business, and 90% of the<strong>&nbsp;financial companies in Croatia<\/strong>&nbsp;are foreign-owned, due to the attractive and favorable tax structure offered by the government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"business-start-up-costs-in-croatia\"><\/span><strong>Business start-up costs in Croatia<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Another reason why&nbsp;<strong>Croatia&nbsp;<\/strong>is attractive to&nbsp;<strong>foreign investors&nbsp;<\/strong>is related to the&nbsp;<strong>start-up costs<\/strong>&nbsp;at the time of&nbsp;<strong>company formation<\/strong>, which is considered convenient from a business point of view:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0 \u00a0 EUR 2,500 for a limited liability company and the related registration fees;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00a0 \u00a0 a minimum share capital of EUR 25,000 for<strong>\u00a0joint stock companies in Croatia<\/strong>;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00a0 \u00a0 no minimum share capital for\u00a0<strong>limited and general partnerships in Croatia<\/strong>;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> \u00a0 low registration fees linked to the document preparation and notary services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"croatia-in-numbers\"><\/span><strong>Croatia in numbers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides the fact that&nbsp;<strong>Croatia<\/strong>&nbsp;has a generous offer for both local and foreign investors in the business climate, the country has numbers to show, in order to convince that it is ready for business:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>\u2022&nbsp; &nbsp; there are more than 20,000 foreign companies registered in Croatia;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2022&nbsp; &nbsp; more than EUR 700 million have been invested in the tourism sector in 2017;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2022&nbsp; &nbsp; around 15 million tourists visit Croatia each year and consider the country a great holiday destination.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Low company administrative fees and laws protecting intellectual property add to the reasons&nbsp;<strong>why Croatia is an attractive country for foreign investors<\/strong>. Feel free to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.companyformationcroatia.com\/contact\"><strong>get in touch<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;with&nbsp;<strong>our Croatian company registration experts<\/strong>&nbsp;if you need help in setting up a business in this country.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With a strategic position in Southeastern Europe and good quality infrastructure, Croatia is a favorite destination for investors. The structural reforms and the&nbsp;tax&nbsp;incentives promoted by the local government are the main reasons&nbsp;why Croatia is an attractive country for investors. 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