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Croatia Legalities
The Croatian legal framework is based on the Austrian and German legal framework and and has been successfully reformed according to the Acquis Communautaire.
Products and packaging should meet EUstandards.
The Croatian government permits multi-language labelling and stickers. However, one of the languages must be Croatian.
There are regulations around information that every label needs to contain, with additional information required for specific products. The Croatian Chamber of Economy can provide more information on labelling and packaging.
Intellectual property
Trademarks, designs, patents and copyright are the principal forms of Intellectual Property ( IP) protection available to companies and individuals.
IPlaw, especially for patent protection, is not totally harmonised within the EU.
TheState Intellectual Property Officeis responsible for IP.
Croatia Taxation
The UK signed a double taxation convention with Yugoslavia which continues to apply to Croatia.
The Tax Administration within the Ministry of Economy oversees the Croatian taxation system.
The Agency for Investments and Competitiveness provides details of incentives available for companies setting up in Croatia’s free trade zones.
Value Added Tax ( VAT)
VAT(called PDV in Croatia) is charged at 25%.
Certain product categories are zero rated. A 10% rate is charged for tourism activities.
Check with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) regarding VAT refund of business expenses incurred in Croatia.
Corporate tax
A profits tax is charged at 20%.
Income tax ranges between 0% and 45%.
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