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Croatia — Business: Company Formation

Foreigners can found a Croatian d.o.o. with EUR 2,500 capital, notarised articles and court registration, and the company can then buy property without restriction.

VerifiedGovernment / official sourcegov.hr / Invest Croatia — founding a companyLast reviewed: 2026-10-23

Key facts

  • The minimum share capital of a d.o.o. is EUR 2,500 (EUR 1 for the simple j.d.o.o.), with at least a quarter paid before registration.
  • Founders need notarised articles when there are two or more founders, and the notary documents plus proof of capital go to the commercial court.
  • Online incorporation via START is for Croatian citizens, EU citizens can use the e-court register, and other foreigners use a notary or HITRO.HR.
  • A foreign-owned Croatian company is a domestic legal entity and may acquire property without restriction, though consent is needed for shares in a residential-property company unless listed.

Steps

  1. Choose a company type — Croatia allows various types of companies, including limited liability companies (društvo sa ograničenom odgovornošću), joint-stock companies (dioničko društvo), and others.
  2. Prepare documents and forms — This may include the articles of association, business plan, and other necessary documents, though specifics are unknown.
  3. Register the company — Registration must take place at the Commercial Court.

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