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Local business incentives


Free trade zones can be established to develop the economy of the country in all sectors except retail trade. They are created on a concession basis provided by the government of the Republic of Croatia. The Ministry of Economy provides furter informations on investment opportunities and assistance.


Legal forms of companies


Form Number of partners/shareholders Minimum and/or maximum capital Liability Registration fee Release of financial documents
Private Limited company.   No minimum.
Maximum 50 partners.  
Minimum HRK 20,000, totally released.   Liability is limited to the amount contributed.   Minimum HRK 20,000.   No  
Public limited Company   No minimum.   Minimum HRK 120,000.   Liability is limited to the amount contributed.   Minimum HRK 20,000.   Yes  
General partnership.   No minimum.   No minimum capital.   Liability is limited to the amount contributed.   Lower expenses as compared to a private limited company or public limited company   No  
Partnership limited by shares.   Two types of partners: active partners and sleeping partners.   No minimum capital.   Liability of active partners is unlimited. Liability of sleeping partners is limited to the amount contributed, when they do not take part in the company management.   Lower expenses as compared to a private limited company or public limited company   No  




Foreign exchange control



Regulations concerning equity investment


A foreign investor can hold 100% interest in the shares of a Croatian company, except in some cases specified by the government.  


FDI inflows in Croatia




FDI inflows (millions US$) 2000 2001 2002 World rank
Foreign Direct Investments (F.D.I.) 1126   2042   1076   57 / 196
Sources : UNCTAD Database FDI/TNC


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