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If the recipient of incentive measures fails to fulfil the criteria concerning
the creation of new jobs or reduces the number of jobs, he/she will be
denied the right to use the tax concession for entire period for which it was
granted and must return the funds derived from the use of the tax
concession increased by the statutory interest on arrears. The recipient of
incentive measures must retain eligibility status by keeping the investment
and related new jobs during a minimum period of 5 years, and this period
will not be shorter than the period in which he makes use of the incentive
measures.
Tariff concessions
The imported equipment that constitutes part of the investment is not
subject to the payment of customs duties (in accordance with customs
tariffs under sections 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, and 90 of the Customs tariff
act). However, tariff concessions for investments will cease to have effect
on the day of accession of the Republic of Croatia to the European Union.
Grant to cover eligible costs of creating new investmentrelated
jobs
An investor is entitled to a grant if he/she hires workers within their own
facilities. The amount of the grant is determined on the basis of the
unemployment rate in the area where funds are invested and jobs created.
Grants are defined on the basis of the following criteria (in EUR):
Unemployment rate Grant Maximum amount
< 10% 10% 1500
10 - 20% 15% 2000
> 20% 20% 3000
Grant to cover eligible costs of investment-related training
The recipient of incentive measures who ensures the creation of new
investment-related jobs is awarded a grant for training of employees in the
new jobs. A grant may be awarded in the form of:
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