Croatia

Currency
Euro (EUR)
Payroll Frequency
Monthly
Employer Taxes
16.50%

About 

Croatia

Croatia, located in Southeast Europe along the Adriatic Sea, is a European Union member state known for its vibrant tourism, emerging tech scene, and strategic geographic position. Since joining the EU in 2013 and the Eurozone in 2023, Croatia has made significant reforms in employment and taxation, creating an attractive environment for international companies and remote hiring.

Overview

Population
~3.8 million
Language
Croatian
Capital
Zagreb
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Country code
+385
Min wage
840 eur/month
Working hours
8 hours per day
Weekdays
Monday to Friday
Work hours per week
40 hours per week

Payroll

Cycle

Monthly

Avg employer tax

~16.5% of gross salary

Taxation

Tax breakdown - Employer

Employer Contributions:

Health Insurance
16.5%

Employee Contributions:

Pension Insurance (Pillar I)
15%
Pension Insurance (Pillar II)
5%

Personal Income Tax (Paid by employees):

Progressive
20% on income up to EUR 47,780/year, and 30% on income above that
Local surtax
Varies by city (e.g., Zagreb 18%)
VAT

25%

Holidays / PTO

Public holidays in 2024
  • 1 Jan: New Year's Day
  • 6 Jan: Epiphany
  • 18 Apr: Easter Monday
  • 1 May: Labor Day
  • 30 May: Statehood Day
  • 16 Jun: Corpus Christi
  • 22 Jun: Anti-Fascist Resistance Day
  • 5 Aug: Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day
  • 15 Aug: Assumption Day
  • 8 Oct: Independence Day
  • 1 Nov: All Saints' Day
  • 18 Nov: Remembrance Day
  • 25 Dec: Christmas Day
  • 26 Dec: St Stephen's Day
Sick days
  • Paid by the employer for the first 42 days (usually 70% of salary)
  • After 42 days, covered by state health insurance (HZZO), also at ~70%
  • 100% may apply for work-related injuries or serious illnesses
Maternity leave
  • Total entitlement: Up to 1 year
    • 28 days before and 70 days after birth: Mandatory
    • Remainder: Optional and transferable to the father
  • Paid by the Croatian Health Insurance Fund (HZZO)
    • 100% of salary (no cap during mandatory leave, cap applies after)
Paternity leave
  • Fathers are entitled to 10 days of paid paternity leave per child
  • Paid by the state health insurance fund

Parental Leave:

  • Both parents may share 120 days (per parent)
  • Must be taken before the child turns 8
  • Paid at 100% of salary up to a cap (HZZO-funded)

Termination Process

Grounds for Termination

  • Justified reasons include business closure, poor performance, breach of duty, redundancy
  • Must follow procedures outlined in Croatia’s Labour Act

Notice Period

  • Based on length of service:
    • less than 1 year: 2 weeks
    • 1–2 years: 1 month
    • 2–5 years: 1.5 months
    • 5–10 years: 2 months
    • 10 years: 2.5 to 3 months
  • Employees over 50 or with disabilities receive longer notice
  • Severance or notice pay applies unless terminated for misconduct

Severance Pay

  • Applies for terminations not based on misconduct
  • Minimum: 1/3 of monthly salary per year of service (capped at 6 monthly salaries)

Probation Period

  • Up to 6 months
  • Termination during probation requires 7 days’ notice

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Tax Calculation

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Employer cost
Total monthly cost of employment
GBP 9,633
Gross monthly salary costs
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes and contributions
GBP 8,334
Employee cost
Net monthly salary
GBP 5,137
Gross monthly salary
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes & social security
GBP 8,334
Employer cost
Total yearly cost of employment
GBP 9,633
Gross yearly salary costs
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes and contributions
GBP 8,334
Employee cost
Net yearly salary
GBP 5,137
Gross yearly salary
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes & social security
GBP 8,334
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Croatia

Croatia, located in Southeast Europe along the Adriatic Sea, is a European Union member state known for its vibrant tourism, emerging tech scene, and strategic geographic position. Since joining the EU in 2013 and the Eurozone in 2023, Croatia has made significant reforms in employment and taxation, creating an attractive environment for international companies and remote hiring.
Contractor Management
EOR
Payroll
Contractor of Record
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Payroll Frequency
Monthly
Employer Taxes
16.50%

Overview

Population
~3.8 million
Language
Croatian
Capital
Zagreb
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Country code
+385
Min wage
840 eur/month
Working hours
8 hours per day
Weekdays
Monday to Friday
Work hours per week
40 hours per week

Payroll

Salaried Employees
Monthly (payment usually by the last day of the month)
Time-Based Employees
Monthly (payment usually by the last day of the month)
Avg employer tax

~16.5% of gross salary

Tax Breakdown

Employer Contributions:

Health Insurance
16.5%

Employee Contributions:

Pension Insurance (Pillar I)
15%
Pension Insurance (Pillar II)
5%

Personal Income Tax (Paid by employees):

Progressive
20% on income up to EUR 47,780/year, and 30% on income above that
Local surtax
Varies by city (e.g., Zagreb 18%)

VAT

VAT

25%

Tax Calculation for Croatia
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Employer cost
Total monthly cost of employment
GBP 9,633
Gross monthly salary costs
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes and contributions
GBP 8,334
Employee cost
Net monthly salary
GBP 5,137
Gross monthly salary
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes & social security
GBP 8,334
Employer cost
Total yearly cost of employment
GBP 9,633
Gross yearly salary costs
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes and contributions
GBP 8,334
Employee cost
Net yearly salary
GBP 5,137
Gross yearly salary
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes & social security
GBP 8,334
Request a detailed quotation
How it works

Onboarding Process

Onboarding in Croatia typically includes the following steps to ensure a smooth transition for new hires:

Employment Contract

  • Must be written in Croatian
  • Must specify salary, position, working hours, place of work, probation (if any), notice period, and termination rules
  • Contracts must be signed before the first working day

Registration with Authorities

  • Employer must register employee with the Croatian Pension Insurance Institute (HZMO) and Health Insurance Fund (HZZO) within 24 hours before starting work
  • Employee receives an OIB (personal ID number) if not already assigned

Work Permits (for foreigners)

  • Required for non-EU citizens
  • EU citizens may work freely with registration

Onboarding Documentation

  • Collect ID, bank details, tax number (OIB), and educational qualifications
  • Provide employee handbook, company policies, safety regulations

Orientation & Training

  • Include health and safety protocols, job-specific onboarding, and introduction to benefits and leave policies
  • Review probation expectations and feedback timelines

Pre-boarding

Pre-boarding

Pre-boarding

Key Elements of an Employment Contract in Croatia
When drafting an employment contract for employees in Croatia, the following key elements should be included:

Personal Details

Name, contact information, and role of the employee.

Employee Leave Policies

Sick days
  • Paid by the employer for the first 42 days (usually 70% of salary)
  • After 42 days, covered by state health insurance (HZZO), also at ~70%
  • 100% may apply for work-related injuries or serious illnesses
Maternity leave
  • Total entitlement: Up to 1 year
    • 28 days before and 70 days after birth: Mandatory
    • Remainder: Optional and transferable to the father
  • Paid by the Croatian Health Insurance Fund (HZZO)
    • 100% of salary (no cap during mandatory leave, cap applies after)
Paternity leave
  • Fathers are entitled to 10 days of paid paternity leave per child
  • Paid by the state health insurance fund

Parental Leave:

  • Both parents may share 120 days (per parent)
  • Must be taken before the child turns 8
  • Paid at 100% of salary up to a cap (HZZO-funded)
13 Public holidays in Croatia

Note: Employees are entitled to paid time off during national holidays if they fall on a working day.

1st
New Year's Day
6th
Epiphany
20th
Easter
21th
Easter
1st
Labor Day
30th
Statehood Day
19th
Corpus Christi
22nd
Anti-Fascist Struggle Day
5th
Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day
15th
Assumption of Mary
1st
All Saints’ Day
18th
Remembrance Day
25th
Christmas Day
26th
CSt. Stephen’s Day
  • 1 Jan: New Year's Day
  • 6 Jan: Epiphany
  • 18 Apr: Easter Monday
  • 1 May: Labor Day
  • 30 May: Statehood Day
  • 16 Jun: Corpus Christi
  • 22 Jun: Anti-Fascist Resistance Day
  • 5 Aug: Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day
  • 15 Aug: Assumption Day
  • 8 Oct: Independence Day
  • 1 Nov: All Saints' Day
  • 18 Nov: Remembrance Day
  • 25 Dec: Christmas Day
  • 26 Dec: St Stephen's Day

Termination Process

Grounds for Termination

  • Justified reasons include business closure, poor performance, breach of duty, redundancy
  • Must follow procedures outlined in Croatia’s Labour Act

Notice Period

  • Based on length of service:
    • less than 1 year: 2 weeks
    • 1–2 years: 1 month
    • 2–5 years: 1.5 months
    • 5–10 years: 2 months
    • 10 years: 2.5 to 3 months
  • Employees over 50 or with disabilities receive longer notice
  • Severance or notice pay applies unless terminated for misconduct

Severance Pay

  • Applies for terminations not based on misconduct
  • Minimum: 1/3 of monthly salary per year of service (capped at 6 monthly salaries)

Probation Period

  • Up to 6 months
  • Termination during probation requires 7 days’ notice

Personal Details

Name, contact information, and role of the employee.

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Croatia

العملة
Euro (EUR)
تردد الرواتب
Monthly
ضرائب أصحاب العمل
16.50%

عن 

Croatia

Croatia, located in Southeast Europe along the Adriatic Sea, is a European Union member state known for its vibrant tourism, emerging tech scene, and strategic geographic position. Since joining the EU in 2013 and the Eurozone in 2023, Croatia has made significant reforms in employment and taxation, creating an attractive environment for international companies and remote hiring.

ملخص

التركيبة السكانية
~3.8 million
اللغة
Croatian
العاصمة
Zagreb
العملة
Euro (EUR)
رمز الاتصال الدولي
+385
الحد الأدنى للأجور
840 eur/month
ساعات العمل
8 hours per day
أيام الأسبوع
Monday to Friday
ساعات العمل اسبوعيا
40 hours per week

الرواتب

موعد صرف الرواتب

Monthly

متوسط ​​ضريبة صاحب العمل

~16.5% of gross salary

تحصيل الضرائب

التوزيع الضريبي - صاحب العمل

Employer Contributions:

Health Insurance
16.5%

Employee Contributions:

Pension Insurance (Pillar I)
15%
Pension Insurance (Pillar II)
5%

Personal Income Tax (Paid by employees):

Progressive
20% on income up to EUR 47,780/year, and 30% on income above that
Local surtax
Varies by city (e.g., Zagreb 18%)
ضريبة القيمة المضافة

25%

العطل / PTO

العطلات الرسمية في عام 2024
  • 1 Jan: New Year's Day
  • 6 Jan: Epiphany
  • 18 Apr: Easter Monday
  • 1 May: Labor Day
  • 30 May: Statehood Day
  • 16 Jun: Corpus Christi
  • 22 Jun: Anti-Fascist Resistance Day
  • 5 Aug: Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day
  • 15 Aug: Assumption Day
  • 8 Oct: Independence Day
  • 1 Nov: All Saints' Day
  • 18 Nov: Remembrance Day
  • 25 Dec: Christmas Day
  • 26 Dec: St Stephen's Day
الإجازات المرضية
  • Paid by the employer for the first 42 days (usually 70% of salary)
  • After 42 days, covered by state health insurance (HZZO), also at ~70%
  • 100% may apply for work-related injuries or serious illnesses
إجازة الأمومة
  • Total entitlement: Up to 1 year
    • 28 days before and 70 days after birth: Mandatory
    • Remainder: Optional and transferable to the father
  • Paid by the Croatian Health Insurance Fund (HZZO)
    • 100% of salary (no cap during mandatory leave, cap applies after)
إجازة الأبوة
  • Fathers are entitled to 10 days of paid paternity leave per child
  • Paid by the state health insurance fund

Parental Leave:

  • Both parents may share 120 days (per parent)
  • Must be taken before the child turns 8
  • Paid at 100% of salary up to a cap (HZZO-funded)

إنهاء العقد

عملية الإنهاء

Grounds for Termination

  • Justified reasons include business closure, poor performance, breach of duty, redundancy
  • Must follow procedures outlined in Croatia’s Labour Act

Notice Period

  • Based on length of service:
    • less than 1 year: 2 weeks
    • 1–2 years: 1 month
    • 2–5 years: 1.5 months
    • 5–10 years: 2 months
    • 10 years: 2.5 to 3 months
  • Employees over 50 or with disabilities receive longer notice
  • Severance or notice pay applies unless terminated for misconduct

Severance Pay

  • Applies for terminations not based on misconduct
  • Minimum: 1/3 of monthly salary per year of service (capped at 6 monthly salaries)

Probation Period

  • Up to 6 months
  • Termination during probation requires 7 days’ notice
فترة الإشعار

Notice periods are determined by an employee's duration of service:

  • One year - two weeks' notice
  • Two years - six weeks' notice
  • Five years - eight weeks' notice
  • Ten years - ten weeks' notice
  • Twenty years - twelve weeks' notice
  • If an employee is over 50 or 55 then an extra two or four weeks of notice are required, respectively.
مكافأة نهاية الخدمة

Employees with over two years of service are paid severance pay at the rate of 33% of their salary for each year employed, up to a maximum of six months.

فترة الاختبار

Probation periods cannot exceed one year. The length of each individual's probationary period is stipulated in their employment agreement.

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تكلفة صاحب العمل
إجمالي تكلفة التوظيف الشهرية
GBP 9,633
إجمالي تكاليف الراتب الشهري
GBP 8,334
الضرائب والمساهمات المقدرة
GBP 8,334
تكلفة الموظف
صافي الراتب الشهري
GBP 5,137
الراتب الشهري الإجمالي
GBP 8,334
الضرائب المقدرة والضمان الاجتماعي
GBP 8,334
تكلفة صاحب العمل
إجمالي تكلفة التوظيف السنوية
GBP 9,633
إجمالي تكاليف الرواتب السنوية
GBP 8,334
الضرائب والمساهمات المقدرة
GBP 8,334
تكلفة الموظف
صافي الراتب السنوي
GBP 5,137
الراتب السنوي الإجمالي
GBP 8,334
الضرائب المقدرة والضمان الاجتماعي
GBP 8,334
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