Frequently asked questions

Why would any company choose Croatia and Koprivnica for its investment location?

There is a wide range of reasons and here only few ones:

Can a company do successful business in Koprivnica and Croatia?

In the last few years, the Croatian Government has made significant efforts in improving investment and business environment by initiating a range of reforms. A lot of standard procedures considering Public Administration are digitized. Also, in the last few years Croatian legislation is adjusted in many fields with EU Acquis,  which contributed to the transparency of the Croatian legal system.

What are the most developed sectors in Croatia?

Croatian economy is characterized by a stable economic growth and Croatia is a progressive, industrialized country with sophisticated service and industrial basis – service industry makes for the 55 %, and industry for the 20% of the GDP.

The sectors with the best results and the highest potential for further growth include: production of electric and optical equipment, production of other non-metal mineral products, production of cellulose, paper, publishing and printing, production of furniture, construction, transport and telecommunications, tourism, financial and business services.

How long does it take to establish a company?

Through HITRO.HR You can establish a company in four steps, or a craft in three steps, and it takes about 10 days.

Total costs of the company incorporation are about HRK 1.500 Euro in average, this includes the lawyer’s and the notary public fees, the company stamp, duties on checking up the company name, costs of registration into the Court Registry, duties to the Tax Office, the National Bureau of Statistics, the Croatian Health Insurance and the costs of opening a bank account.

Pursuant to the Company Act, in Croatia there is no difference between domestic and foreign investments. Furthermore, a foreign investor has the right to additional guarantees and the Croatian Constitution warranties free repatriation of profit and invested capital.

What are availability, type and international connections of transport infrastructure like?

In the last few years, Croatia has made tremendous efforts in construction of new roads of high serviceability (motorways/highways and express-ways). Total length of roads is about 28 thousand and construction of additional 400 km has been planned. Railway network is located on international  corridors.  There are 7 international airports and 6 sea ports. The city of Koprivnica is well connected with the rest of the country and world. Big European cities like Viena, Graz, Budapest and big sea port Rijeka are distanced only few hours from Koprivnica. Croatia has quality roads and railroads, several air ports and sea ports which are very important in international transport of goods.

What is step-IN.hr?

Step-IN.hr is an international business incubator created for small and medium entrepreneurs from all over the world who want to meet opportunities for starting a business in Croatia and Koprivnica. Within the incubator, to interested entrepreneurs we offer a wide range of services which will contribute to easier adoption to new environment and enable successful business starting. 

Which opportunities step-IN.hr incubator offers to foreign entrepreneurs?

Step-IN.hr incubator offers a free use of business space with access to multimedia equipment and meeting rooms,  a personal assistant, call centre services,regional representation office, language and legal assistance... 

How long can a foreign entrepreneur use a free office space?

If you come to Koprivnica to explore possibilities of starting a business, we can provide you one moth of free use of business space, and if you decide to establish a company in our city, we can provide You additional 3 months of free office space. After this period, you can use our office space at a subsidized price.

Which activities I have to deal with in order to obtain a free office space or an office at subsidized price?

We provide an office space to entrepreneurs dealing with any activity except of trade.

What are our benefits if we decide to establish a regional office in Koprivnica?

You will be well represented in SE Europe, You will have bilingual personnel, You will get a support from our call center and will have an access to our common infrastructure like meeting rooms, multimedia equipment, etc.

I don′t understand Croatian language, how will I be able to communicate?

We have organized a help from language translators who are proficient in English and German, and who will be at Your service to help You to alleviate language barrier.