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How can a firm be set up in Croatia: advantages and special aspects doing business in the Republic, specific features of the procedure, difficulties of registration, services of experts, purchase of a business.
How can a firm be set up in Croatia?
The authorities of the Republic of Croatia are favourably disposed towards investors who are willing to make large investments. That is why lots of foreign entrepreneurs strive to transfer their businesses here. However, it is not that easy to establish a firm in Croatia as it may seem at first sight.
Benefits of the jurisdiction
It is beneficial to register a firm within the country due to the following:

  • economy developing at high rates;
  • stable political situation;
  • good financial prospects;
  • flexible tax system with a wide range of preferences;
  • possibility to acquire Residence Permit;
  • developed infrastructure;
  • purchase of real estate at reduced prices;
  • lending at rates below the average;
  • positive attitude to non-residents.

The procedure for a legal entity establishment is identical for citizens and foreigners; moreover, the authorities do not impose obstacles in business conduction by businessmen.

All the above mentioned facts make the process of a company registration in Croatia the start of a successful international business.
Difficulties of the process
It is extremely difficult to set up a legal entity on one's own, since this procedure comprises lots of steps and shall be performed along with a number of conditions. Firstly, an applicant shall collect a standard package of documents:

  • a copy of the identification card of an international type;
  • charter documents;
  • information about founders and so on.
Then it is necessary:

  • to choose the name of the company;
  • to resolve any issues with the legal address (leasing is possible);
  • to open a bank account and deposit the charter capital in the amount 100%;
  • to write and publish an article about the company establishment;
  • to pay state fees.
A company can be established only in case a cooperation agreement is concluded with:

  • an accountant;
  • notary;
  • court interpreter.
In addition to the above listed, it will be necessary:

  • to perform apostilization;
  • to register within the tax, insurance and pension bodies;
  • to acquire Matični Broj;
  • to contact HITRO;
  • to wait for OIB (identification number) and so on.

Previously, it took several weeks to take all the actions, today this time period is reduced to 3 days. It is recommended to apply for experts` assistance in order to meet the set deadline.
Services of professionals
Our team will help you set up a firm ready to operate in Croatia. We will take all the efforts and finally provide You with a full set of documents.

We also support our clients at different stages of the documents preparation process:

  • we arrange for nominal service;
  • we open an account;
  • we perform apostilization and so on.

For those who are willing to start operating without any delay, we will give support to purchase a ready-made company on the updated register.

You can easily move to a new level with our support!