Company registration
in Croatia

No. There are no nationality or residency requirements for directors or shareholders of a Croatian d.o.o. — the company can be established and managed from anywhere in the world, and the entire process, including bank account opening, is completed remotely via power of attorney. Restrictions apply only to certain forms: non-EU nationals may not operate as sole traders or establish partnerships. If a non-EU director plans to obtain a Temporary Residence Permit (TRP), special conditions apply: share capital of at least EUR 27,000, employment of the director in the company, and a minimum of 3 EU citizens employed full-time.

The minimum share capital of a standard d.o.o. is EUR 2,500, with at least one quarter paid in before registration. For the simplified j.d.o.o., the threshold starts from EUR 1. A separate requirement applies when a non-EU director plans to obtain a Temporary Residence Permit (TRP): share capital must be at least EUR 27,000, and these funds may be used as working capital.

Company registration takes 14-20 working days from the date you start working with us. Corporate bank account opening is coordinated in parallel with registration; its timing depends on the chosen bank. 

Companies with annual revenue up to EUR 1,000,000 pay corporate income tax at a reduced rate of 10%, instead of the standard 18%.  

Remote company formation requires additional legal coordination, including the preparation of a Power of Attorney, the appointment of a local representative to complete certain formalities on your behalf, and additional banking and AML/KYC compliance procedures. Depending on the bank, a Croatian-based director or representative may also be required during the corporate bank account opening process.

Despite these additional requirements, remote incorporation is entirely possible, and our legal team will coordinate the process from start to finish.

Our end-to-end company registration service covers every stage of the incorporation process, including:

• Company structure and incorporation advice
• Company name verification and reservation
• Preparation of all incorporation documents
• Director appointment and shareholder registration
• Registered office arrangements (where required)
• Registration with the Croatian Commercial Court
• OIB and tax authority registration
• VAT registration support (where applicable)

We also coordinate additional services such as corporate bank account opening, accounting, and ongoing corporate compliance to help your business become fully operational.

The total cost depends on your company structure, incorporation method, and any additional services required. Typical costs include:

• Government registration fees: from EUR 500
• Minimum share capital: EUR 2,700 for a Croatian d.o.o. (private limited liability company) or EUR 27,000 for a d.d. (public limited company)
• Company formation legal services: from EUR 1,500
• Additional services: registered office, accounting, and ongoing compliance support from EUR 300 per month, depending on your business requirements.

Following your initial consultation, we will provide a personalised quotation based on your business structure, objectives, and the scope of legal services required.

Yes. In many cases, a Croatian company can be incorporated remotely through a Power of Attorney (POA).

Our legal team prepares the incorporation documents, coordinates the registration process, and guides you through every step without requiring you to travel to Croatia for the company registration itself.

Please note that remote incorporation involves additional legal coordination and compliance procedures. Depending on the selected bank and your ownership structure, further AML/KYC requirements or local representation may also be required during the corporate bank account opening process.

Yes. Once your company has been incorporated, we coordinate the registrations required for it to begin operating legally in Croatia. This may include:

• Corporate tax registration
• VAT registration (where applicable)
• Payroll registration (where applicable)
• Accounting setup

Through our accounting partners, we also provide ongoing bookkeeping, payroll, tax compliance, and annual reporting services

Once you engage our service, company formation is typically completed within around 2 weeks. The exact timeframe depends on the completeness of your documents, any required notarisation or apostilles, and the processing time of the Croatian Commercial Court and other relevant authorities. We coordinate each step to keep the process moving efficiently and keep you informed throughout.

In most cases, a local director is not required. Foreign individuals and foreign companies can be appointed as directors of a Croatian company. However, some banks may require the director to be present in person during the corporate bank account opening process for AML/KYC verification. We advise on the most suitable company structure, prepare any required powers of attorney, and ensure all incorporation documents comply with Croatian law.

The company registration process in Croatia typically includes the following steps:

1. Obtain an OIB (Croatian Personal Identification Number) for all founders and directors.
2. Prepare the incorporation documents, including the Memorandum and Articles of Association, and have them notarized where required.
3. Deposit the share capital into a temporary Croatian bank account (if applicable).
4. Register the company with the Commercial Court (Trgovački sud).
5. Complete post-incorporation registrations, including tax registration, VAT registration (if required), and social security registration for employees.

Our legal team manages the entire process, including document preparation, filings, and coordination with the relevant Croatian authorities.