🇭🇷 Croatia
Vibrant country with strong tourism, emerging tech sectors, and a business-friendly environment for investors and remote workers.

Croatia Citizenship and Naturalization

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AGlobal Rank: 40
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Citizenship by Descent |
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Naturalizations |
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Spouse Naturalization |
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Birthright Citizenship |
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Economic Citizenship (Investment) |
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Other Provisions |
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Citizenship by Exception |
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Taxation Overview
Personal Tax Overview: Croatia 🇭🇷
Key information about personal taxation in Croatia
Tax Residency
Normal rule: 183 days
Special rule: No information
Special Tax Regime
No information
| From (EUR) | To (EUR) | Tax Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 60,000 | 23% |
| 60,000 | and above | 33% |
Dividend Tax
12%
Dividends in Croatia are exempt from tax if they are paid out of profits that have already been taxed, or if they are reinvested in accordance with specific regulations, such as increasing the company’s registered capital or certain investments in the Croatian Homeland War Veterans Fund.
Capital Gains Tax
12%
Capital gains in Croatia are exempt from taxation if realized from the disposal of financial assets between spouses, immediate family members, divorced spouses in connection with divorce, or if the disposal occurs after two years from the date of acquisition.
Property Rental Income
12%
Income from rental of movable or immovable property is subject to final taxation. The taxable base can be reduced by a lump-sum 30% deduction for expenses. No personal allowance is allowed, and tax payments are made according to the assessment issued by the Tax Administration.
Property Tax
Yes
Property tax rate in Croatia is 0.1% to 1.5% of the taxable value of real estate, depending on the municipality and property type.
Inheritance Tax
Yes
Inheritance and gift tax in Croatia applies to individuals receiving cash, securities, or movable property if the market value exceeds EUR 6,700. The tax is assessed at 4% by the Tax Administration, with exemptions for certain close relatives.
Wealth Tax
No
Croatia does not levy a net wealth or net worth tax on individuals.
VAT
25%
Croatia applies a 25% standard VAT on the supply of most goods and services, with reduced rates for certain categories; compliance, reporting, and remittance obligations lie with the supplier.
CFC Laws
No
Croatia does not apply controlled foreign corporation (CFC) rules to individual taxpayers.


