Stay and work permit for self-employment in own company (Dozvola za boravak i rad – samozapošljavanje (vlastito trgovačko društvo / obrt))
Stay and work permit for self-employment in own company is a residence route in Croatia (Unternehmer). No labour market test. Company: ≥3 Croatian citizens employed full-time at ≥ average gross salary; own gross salary ≥1.5× average gross (~€3,000/mo). Investment ~€26,545 (ex-HRK 200,000) often required (sources disagree). Obrt: income ≥1.5× avg net salary. Fees ~€87/person (stay fee + card, approx).
Entrepreneur and startup residence routes →Requirements at a glance
The minimum qualifying investment is about CHF 24'950. You need an annual income of about CHF 33'800. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 5 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 8 years.
How holders are taxed
Worldwide income if resident; progressive local rates ~15–33%; CIT 10%/18%; dividends 12%
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Kategorie | Unternehmer |
|---|---|
| Investition | CHF 24'950 |
| Gebühren (Familie) | CHF 250 |
| Einkommen / Jahr | CHF 33'800 |
| Vermögen | — |
| Mindestaufenthalt | — |
| Niederlassung | 5 |
| Einbürgerung | 8 |
| Arbeit | ownBusiness |
| Berechtigt | Non-EU nationals owning >51% of a Croatian company or sole trade |
| Steuern | Worldwide income if resident; progressive local rates ~15–33%; CIT 10%/18%; dividends 12% |
| Stand | 2026-10 |
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