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20 October
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Short-term stay of third-country nationals in the Republic of Croatia

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In the Republic of Croatia, the Foreigners Act is in force, which regulates the conditions for the movement of third-country nationals within the territory of the state.Third-country nationals are defined as foreigners who are not nationals of the Member States of the European Economic Area (the European Union, the Principality of Liechtenstein, the Kingdom of Norway, the Republic of Iceland) or the Swiss Confederation, and who hold the nationality of a third country or are stateless persons.Since the Republic of Croatia is part of the Schengen area, the Schengen Borders Code also applies to third-country nationals. A short-term stay refers...

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09 October
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Limitations on enforcement on real estate in Croatia

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in Enforcement law

A review of the e-auctions register of real estate and movable property maintained by FINA shows that, in the Republic of Croatia, there are around 600–700 enforcement proceedings against real estate on a daily basis. A significant number of motions for enforcement against real estate are dismissed in the preliminary proceedings, as both individuals and entrepreneurs are often unaware of certain important limitations on enforcement against real estate. Special conditions for ordering enforcement against real estate (1) The court shall dismiss a motion for enforcement against real estate if the principal claim for which enforcement is sought does not exceed 5.300,00 EUR ,...

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01 October
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Grounds for initiating a bankruptcy proceeding in Croatia

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Bankruptcy proceedings are conducted for the collective settlement of a debtor’s creditors, through the liquidation of the debtor’s assets and distribution to creditors. The main purpose of bankruptcy proceedings is therefore to ensure the settlement of creditors’ claims, after which the debtor – a legal entity – ceases to exist. Bankruptcy proceedings may be initiated if the court establishes that there are grounds for bankruptcy. The statutory grounds for bankruptcy are insolvency and ver-indebtedness. Insolvency A debtor is deemed insolvent if they are unable to continuously meet their due monetary obligations. The fact that the debtor has satisfied, or may be able to...

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15 September
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New Fiscalization Act

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in Commercial law, Tax law

Croatia is entering a new era of fiscalization. As of January 1, 2026, the new Fiscalization Act (also referred to as “Fiscalization 2.0”) will come into force, representing the biggest change to the system since its introduction in 2013. Fiscalization until the end of 2025 Up to now, fiscalization required entrepreneurs to report to the Tax Administration all invoices paid in cash or by card. However, invoices settled via bank transfers, for example between companies, were not subject to fiscalization. Such invoices were mostly exchanged in paper form or as PDF documents sent by e-mail. In other words, fiscalization so far mainly...

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29 August
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Child adoption in the Republic of Croatia

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in Family law

Adoption is a legally regulated procedure through which a parental relationship is established between the adoptive parent and the child. It includes the assessment of the adoptive parent's suitability, evaluations by the competent institutions, and court approval. The procedure is carried out in accordance with the Family Act and other relevant regulations. The Family Act defines adoption as a special form of family-law protection and care for a child without adequate parental care through which a permanent parent-child relationship is created. The Act further stipulates that adoptive parents acquire parental rights through adoption, and it can only be established if...

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29 August
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Labour Act – Severance pay and Fixed-term employment contract

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The Labour Act regulates key aspects of employment relationships, including the possibility of severance pay and the rules governing fixed-term employment contracts. Employers and employees must be mindful of the legal limitations and obligations arising from these provisions. Right to severance pay Severance pay is a legally prescribed monetary amount that an employer pays to an employee to mitigate the consequences of employment termination, provided the employee has worked for the employer for at least two continuous years.The right to severance pay applies to employees whose employment contract is terminated regularly, under the above-mentioned condition. Conversely, employees are not entitled to severance pay...

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27 August
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Termination of marriage

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in Family law

Under the provisions of the Family Act, regardless of the form in which it was concluded, a marriage ends by the death of a spouse, by declaring a missing spouse deceased, by annulment, or by divorce. A marriage ends by annulment or divorce when the court’s decision on the annulment or divorce becomes final. However, the termination of marriage does not affect the obligations of spouses arising from the regulations of the religious community before which the marriage was concluded. If a missing spouse is declared deceased, the marriage ends on the date established as the date of death by a final...

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19 August
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Child support

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in Family law

In accordance with the Family Act, caring for a minor child is primarily the duty of the parents, and a parent who is able to work cannot be released from this obligation. If a parent fails to provide support, responsibility passes to the grandparents, and in certain circumstances to a stepmother or stepfather – in cases where the child cannot obtain support from the other parent, especially if they lived together with the child at the time of the parent’s death. There is also an obligation to support an adult child who is attending secondary school, a university or vocational study...

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14 August
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Anticipated Order

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in Contract law, Family law

An anticipated order is a notarial document by which a person designates another individual in advance to make decisions, take actions, and represent their interests in the event of circumstances prescribed by law. Additionally, through such an order, the person may express their will in advance and make decisions regarding certain life or health-related matters that can reasonably be foreseen in the future. By introducing anticipated orders into Croatian legislation, the legislator has further affirmed the application of the principle of individual autonomy, as it allows a person, while still legally competent, to decide in advance—through a declaration made in a...

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11 August
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Exclusion of a member from a Limited Liability Company (LLC)

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in Commercial law, Contract law

The Companies Act prescribes the ways in which membership in a limited liability company (d.o.o., LLC) can be terminated. According to the law, membership may cease in the following ways: 1. Death of a natural person member 2. Dissolution of a legal entity member 3. Transfer or sale of a business share 4. Withdrawal (redemption of the business share – e.g., exclusion due to non-payment of share contribution – forfeiture) 5. Exclusion of a member for other reasons 6. Voluntary withdrawal of a member from the company 7. Dissolution of the company. A member of a limited liability company may be excluded if there is an important reason,...

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