RESOURCES

Guides for founders in Croatia.

Practical, dated and reviewed. General information to help you prepare, not a substitute for advice on your specific case.

d.o.o. or j.d.o.o.?

Capital, members, profit rules and when each makes sense.

Read guide INTERNATIONAL FOUNDERS

How foreign founders form a company

START, the online court register and the notary route.

Read guide FIRST STEP

Getting a Croatian OIB

The personal identification number every founder needs.

Read guide GETTING ESTABLISHED

Registered office and bank account

Two practical steps that often take the longest.

Read guide TAX BASICS

Taxes for a new Croatian company

Profit tax, VAT, dividends and e-invoicing in 2026.

Read guide NON-EU FOUNDERS

Owning versus working in your company

Why ownership and residence are separate questions.