Starting a business
Company formation and market entry in Croatia.
Setting up in a new country involves many separate steps and many people. We help you plan them, coordinate them and understand what comes next.
What needs to be in place before your Croatian business can begin operating?
Registering a company is only one part of starting a business. You also need to understand the local market, choose the right setup with qualified advisers, open accounts, arrange premises and find reliable partners. From abroad, it is hard to know the order of the steps and who is responsible for each one.
A clear scope.
Work that moves forward.
We define the work around your starting point. Your proposal sets out the activities, deliverables, responsibilities and fee.
- 01
Initial review
We look at your plans, goals and timeline, and what is already in place.
- 02
Step-by-step plan
A clear sequence of the setup steps, with responsibilities assigned to each.
- 03
Formation coordination
We organise the process with the notaries, lawyers and accountants involved.
- 04
Local introductions
Contact with the specialists and service providers your business will need.
- 05
Market research
Research to inform your entry decisions, scoped to the questions you need answered.
- 06
First operational steps
Practical support as the business starts to operate.
Legal, notarial and tax matters are handled by independent licensed professionals. We coordinate their work so you keep one point of contact.
Something concrete
to work with.
Depending on the agreed scope, your engagement can include:
- A setup roadmap with the sequence, dependencies and responsible parties
- A list of open questions for the notary, lawyer, accountant and bank
- A market-entry brief focused on the decisions you need to make
- A handover checklist for the first operational steps
From a first conversation
to a working plan.
Start with what you know. We will help identify what needs to happen next.
- 01
First conversation
We discuss your plans, timeline and what you already have in place.
- 02
Plan and proposal
You receive a written proposal with the steps, our role and what we need from you.
- 03
Coordinated setup
We organise the steps and the people involved and keep you informed.
- 04
First operations
Support as you start operating, and ongoing coordination if you need it.
Useful to have ready
A brief overview is enough for your first message. Detailed documents can follow through an agreed channel.
- A description of your business idea and goals
- Basic information about the founders and intended ownership
- Your preferred timeline
- Documents requested by the notary, bank or authorities, only when the time comes
A few things
you may be wondering.
Have a question about your own situation? Let’s discuss it.
Can I set up a company in Croatia without living there?
Many foreign founders start the process from abroad. What is possible in your case depends on your circumstances and is confirmed by the lawyer or notary involved. We help you organise the process around that.
Do you register the company yourselves?
Company registration involves notaries and, where needed, lawyers. We prepare and coordinate the process; the legal acts are carried out by the licensed professionals.
How long does it take?
It depends on the type of company, the documents involved and the institutions. Once we understand your situation, we give you a realistic plan rather than a general estimate.
Is market research a separate service?
It can be part of preparing your market entry or developing a project. We agree its scope with you, based on the decisions you need to make.
Planning a business or investment project in Croatia?
Tell us where you are starting from. We will review your inquiry and get back to you about the next step.
Discuss your project