Date and time: September 24, 13:00 (Kyiv time) / 12:00 (Zagreb time)
Format: online
Registration
This practical session will provide you with the key knowledge needed to establish and operate a business in Croatia. You will learn how to select the most suitable legal structure, open a corporate bank account, navigate the tax system, access available incentives, and build a structure that meets investor expectations. The session will also cover practical aspects of relocation and residency, supported by real-life business cases.
📌 Webinar Program:
1. Doing Business in Croatia: Key Opportunities and Considerations
A concise overview of Croatia’s business environment, its strategic advantages, and the opportunities it offers entrepreneurs and international investors;
2. Company Formation and Business Banking
A practical guide to establishing a company in Croatia, including the selection of an appropriate legal form, such as a d.o.o. or j.d.o.o., registration procedures, beneficial ownership requirements, and the key steps involved in opening a corporate bank account;
3. Overview of the Croatian Tax System
The essential rules governing corporate income tax, withholding tax, VAT, personal income taxation, and mandatory social security contributions
4. Tax Incentives and Business Support Measures
An overview of the principal tax benefits, investment incentives, and other support measures available in Croatia, together with practical guidance on how businesses may access and use them effectively
5. Relocation, Residence and Individual Taxation
The main relocation and residence options available to founders, investors, and key employees, as well as the interaction between personal tax residency and the company’s legal and operational structure
6. Common Legal and Tax Structuring Models
A practical comparison of subsidiaries, branches, and holding structures, including intellectual property ownership, intragroup financing, profit distribution, and other considerations relevant to international businesses
7. Practical Case Studies and Q&A
An analysis of typical business scenarios, recurring challenges, and common structuring mistakes, followed by practical recommendations and a live question-and-answer session
Who should attend?
• Founders and entrepreneurs planning EU expansion
• Owners/CFOs of growing SMEs and scale-ups
• Investors and family offices exploring Croatian holding/operating structures
• Legal, tax, and finance leads evaluating incorporation, banking, and relocation options
🎙 Speaker:
• Krešimir Lipovšćak — Partner, Tax, Regulatory, Crowe Croatia
🎙 Moderators:
• Alina Chldrian — Advisor of the Corporate Practice, Crowe Mikhailenko
• Petro Kruchyn — Partner, Head of the International Taxation Practice, Crowe Mikhailenko
• Leonid Agejev — Managing Partner, Larssen CS (member of Crowe Global)
Don’t miss the opportunity to gain the knowledge you need to confidently establish and grow your business in Croatia!
We look forward to your participation!
For individual consultation or clarification, contact us:
📞 +38 063 466 8242
📩 marketing_crowe_legal@crowe.com.ua
