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Facts About Croatia

Key Takeaways: Croatia Facts And Figures in 2026

Non-residents pay a 15% tax on rental income.
Zagreb is the capital with a population of 684,000.
GDP per capita is approximately $22,966.
The official currency is the Euro (EUR).

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Information Type	Croatia Data
Population	3.9 million (Sept. 2024 est.)
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)	$88.8 billion (2024)
GDP Per Capita	$22,966 (2024 est.)
Inflation Rate	1.8% (2024)
Currency	Euro (EUR)
Exchange Rate Versus U.S. Dollar	0.89 euros = 1 U.S. dollar (Sept. 2024)
Language	Croatian
Capital	Zagreb
Population of Capital City	684,000 (2024)
Time Zone	GMT plus 1
Seasons	Continental: warm summers, cold winters Mediterranean: hot, dry summers and cool, wet winters
International Dialing Code	385
Electricity	230V / 60 Hz; Plug Type: C, F
Government	Parliamentry Republic
Name and Party Affiliation of Current Leader	Zoran Milanović (Since 2020), Social Democratic Party
Income Tax Rate for Residents	12% to 40%, depending in Gross Income
Property Tax	0%, Acquisition of a Building is subject to a rate of 5%
Capital Gains Tax	25% to 40%
Inheritance Tax	0% for first line of succession; 5% for Inherited or donated property.
Rental Income Tax	15% (for non-residents)
Transfer Tax	5%
Sales Tax	23%
Restrictions on Foreign Ownership of Property	Foreigners from a country with a reciprocity agreement with Croatia can hold property in their own name; otherwise, use a Croatian corporation
Local Chamber of Commerce	Rooseveltov trg 2 10000 Zagreb Phone: +385.(0)1.4561.555
American Chamber of Commerce	Kršnjavoga 1 10000 Zagreb Phone: +385.1.4836.777
Primary Exports	Transport equipment, textiles, chemicals, foodstuffs, fuels
Residency and Visa Requirements	Tourist Visa: automatic 90 days upon entry Residency: employment and business visas; permanent residency established after 5 years of Temporary Residence Permit holdingCitizenship: with renouncement of foreign citizenship, Croatia as your registered place of permanent residence for a continual 5 years, and proficiency of Croatian language and Latin script
Special Benefits for Foreign Residents or Retirees	Tax-free incomes on: overseas pension; interest payments on loans, investments, securities, deposits; capital gains from security trading and real estate
National Airline	Croatia Airlines

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