Solutions

We offer a range of services allowing you to understand and fulfill your VAT obligations in Croatia with minimal effort on your end. 

VAT registration

If your business activities trigger a VAT registration requirement in Croatia (refer to our industry overview for VAT registration triggers), we manage the entire registration process on your behalf. Simply provide us with a power of attorney and the necessary documentation requested by the Tax Authorities (such as a description of activities, the excerpt from the Court register, and other documents), and we'll handle the rest.

 

With our support, you'll save time and avoid the complexities of navigating local tax regulations. No need to worry about where to start, lengthy communications with Croatian-speaking tax officials, or document translation. Our established expertise and local connections ensure a seamless, hassle-free experience for your business.

 

monthly VAT RETURN FILING

We handle the filing of your monthly VAT returns along with all required documentation, including the EU sales list, EU acquisition list, and list of purchase invoices. With your power of attorney, we manage the entire process from start to finish, ensuring timely and accurate submissions to the Croatian Tax Authorities.

 

Filing VAT returns in Croatia requires registration on the e-Porezna online platform, a process that can be particularly challenging for non-residents due to its stringent security protocols. Additionally, the platform's interface, user guides, and communications from the Tax Authorities are all in Croatian, making navigation difficult for non-speakers. Coupled with the complexities of Croatian VAT rules that need to be understood to apply proper tax treatment, this can become a time-consuming burden. Our team takes care of these challenges on your behalf.

FISCAL REPRESENTATION

If your company is established outside the EU, appointing a fiscal representative is a legal requirement before registering for Croatian VAT.  This representative must be a Croatian company registered as a VAT payer and cannot be a subsidiary of a foreign Company. Additionally, the fiscal representative assumes joint liability for any unpaid VAT.

 

As your fiscal representatives, we manage your entire VAT compliance process in Croatia - from registration and monthly filings to Tax Authority communication - ensuring you remain fully compliant with local regulations.

INtrASTAT COMPLIANCE

If your business exceeds the Intrastat reporting threshold in Croatia, we handle the entire process to ensure full compliance. This includes managing your Intrastat registration, preparing and submitting the required reports, and maintaining ongoing communication with the Croatian Customs Authority. Our team ensures that your reporting obligations are met accurately and on time, reducing your administrative burden and minimizing the risk of penalties.

OTHER SERVICES

We will support you with questions regarding structuring your investment in Croatia, providing an overview of corporate income tax obligations and other fiscal implications of doing business in Croatia.

ASSESSING TAX TREATMENT

While you may feel confident managing VAT returns for your regular business activities, challenges can arise with changing legislation, one-off transactions, and a diverse customer base - all of which require careful assessment of tax treatment to ensure compliance.

 

Our team brings extensive experience and up-to-date knowledge to ensure that every transaction is handled with correct tax treatment, minimizing the risk of errors, delays, and penalties.

COMMUNICATING WITH THE TAX AUTHORITIES

When requesting a VAT refund, the Croatian Tax Authorities may contact you to discuss purchase invoices, clarify discrepancies between your VAT returns and those of your buyers/suppliers, or even initiate a limited tax audit. These inquiries are particularly common when your input VAT exceeds VAT liability for a given month.

 

Without local expert support, communication can be very challenging due to language barriers and the complexity of Croatian tax procedures. Misunderstandings can easily arise, potentially triggering unnecessary tax audits or delays in VAT refunds. Our experienced team bridges this gap by managing all interactions with the Tax Authorities on your behalf. With in-depth knowledge of local regulations and established contacts, we ensure that any issues are resolved quickly and efficiently - keeping you fully informed throughout the process.