Starting a business

Registration and starting a business in Croatia

Learn more about registration and starting a business 

Opening a craft in Croatia

You can open a craft through the online service e-Craft or START or by physically visiting the competent administrative body

 

Establishment of a Company

In Croatia, it is possible to establish a company in several ways

EU Internal Market Centre

Obtain unique access to information on business activities, employment, education or trends in the EU internal market

Sectoral requirements for services

Sectoral requirements for services depend on the specific activity and regulated profession. Based on sector-specific rules, the requirements include conditions, documents and fees

Freedom to provide services in Croatia

Freedom to provide services means that citizens from other EU/EEA countries in many activities and professions can provide services on an occasional and temporary basis, without the obligation to register a business establishment in Croatia

Recognition of professional qualifications in Croatia

Recognition of qualifications for regulated professions is subject to mutual recognition in the internal market, which applies to EU/EEA citizens

START Plus

The E-service enables the submission of applications for certain licences necessary for carrying out activities in the following areas: climate change and ozone layer protection, air protection, international road transport, internal road transport and real estate transport

 

Establishing a simple limited liability company

Establishing a simple limited liability company is possible with a minimum share capital of 1 euro.