A VAT refund guide to Croatia
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What expenses are claimable in Croatia?
Entertainment
Events
Travel Related
General Expenses
Additional Information
| Current VAT Rate | 25% |
| Categories | Entertainment, Events, Travel Related, General expenses |
| VAT in local language | Porez na dodanu vrijednost (PDV) |
| VAT number format | HR12345678901 (HR followed by 11 digits) |
| Exemptions | Entertainment |
| Key Deadlines | 30th September (8th directive) and 30th June (13th directive) |
| Threshold |
Non-simplified – EUR 100 or more (including VAT Simplified –EUR 100 or less (including VAT) Super simpliefied – Not applicable to this VAT scheme |
| Electronic Invoicing | Currently, electronic invoicing is only mandated for B2G transactions. However, the government proposes on implementing B2B invoicing in January 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What specific VAT obligations do businesses face when participating in trade fairs in Croatia?
Businesses participating in trade fairs may incur VAT in Croatia on expenses such as accommodation, transport, and exhibition fees. To recover these costs, they must ensure they hold valid invoices that include the supplier’s Croatia VAT number and submit a claim through the Croatia VAT refund mechanism under the applicable directive.
2. How does Croatia support businesses in claiming VAT refunds when dealing with foreign VAT?
Croatian businesses can recover foreign VAT incurred in the EU via the EU 8th Directive VAT refund procedure and from certain non-EU countries through Foreign VAT refund mechanisms. Businesses outside Croatia can also potentially reclaim VAT incurred in Croatia via the 8th or 13th Directive. A Croatian VAT ID is not required for foreign VAT claims, but valid documentation and compliance with Croatian VAT rules are essential.
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