Croatia Company Formation
Schengen, euro and 10% tax for small companies. We register your d.o.o. in Croatia, open the bank and tax files, and advise on the residence route for you and your family.
Croatia at a glance
- Entity: d.o.o. (or the simplified j.d.o.o. from €1)
- Minimum capital: €2,500 for a d.o.o.; €1 for a j.d.o.o.
- Formation time: 1–2 weeks via START or HITRO.HR
- Corporate tax: 18% corporate income tax (10% for revenue under €1 million)
- Remote formation: Yes, by power of attorney
Croatia Company Formation Facts
Figures on this page are indicative and change often. Government fees, taxes and timelines are confirmed in your written quote after a free consultation. Company formation does not by itself grant residence or citizenship; where a residence route exists we say so and explain its conditions.
Schengen, euro and 10% tax for small companies
- Schengen and eurozone member since 2023
- 10% corporate tax for companies under €1 million revenue
- Adriatic location with growing tourism and tech sectors
- j.d.o.o. lets you start for €1
Who It Suits
Tourism, yachting and property businesses on the Adriatic, and small companies that value Schengen access with a low tax rate.
Living in Croatia Through Your Company
Residence route: hardTemporary stay for business purposes; the company must employ you or meet investment thresholds.
| Funds required (approx.) | Our residence service fee | Family can join | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| About $2,900 | $11,400 | Yes | Hard |
Residence fees are quoted separately from company formation. Government fees, deposits, translations and insurance are not included.
Documents to Prepare
- Passport copies of founders and directors
- Proof of address
- Registered office in Croatia (we provide)
- Notarised founding act (we arrange)
- Business activity list
How We Register Your Company in Croatia
- Consultation
We confirm Croatia fits your goal and send a written quote.
- Documents
Passport copies, proof of address and powers of attorney.
- Filing
Partner lawyers reserve the name and file with the Court Register.
- Tax and Bank
Tax numbers issued and bank or payment account opened.
- Residence
Optional: we file the residence application for you and your family.
Croatia Company Formation Questions
Why is residence rated hard?
Croatia requires the company to show real economic activity, such as employing you at a prescribed salary or investing a set amount, before granting stay for business.
Can I convert a j.d.o.o. to a d.o.o.?
Yes, once the capital reaches €2,500 the company can be converted.
Is Croatia in Schengen?
Yes, since January 2023, so a Croatian residence permit allows free movement across the Schengen area.
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Register Your Company in Croatia
Send us your activity and ownership plan and we reply with a written quote, timeline and document list.