Doing Business with Croatia

Publication Date	July 2005
Publisher	GMB Publishing
Product Type	Book
Pages	366
ISBN Number	1905050038
Product Code	GMB00013

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Summary

Now in its third edition, Doing Business with Croatia is the definitive guide to investment potential, commercial opportunity and business practice in Croatia. Now more than ever, as Croatia prepares itself for EU accession negotiations, the country has enormous potential for development. In particular, its geographical position and natural resources make the country one of the most attractive tourist destinations in Europe. The book provides guidance on the mechanics of doing business in the country, including banking, securities and foreign exchange, as well as taxation and legal issues. In addition, the book examines the investment potential in several market sectors and provides profiles of several leading Croatian companies.

Content

Consultant Editors
- Marat Terterov and Visnja Bojanic.
Foreword
- Mrs. Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic, Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration, Croatia
Part One: Background to the Market
- 1.1 Croatia: Historical, Geographical and Political Overview
- 1.2 Economic Overview
- 1.3 Croatia and the EU - A Progress Report on Entry
- 1.4 Living and Working in Croatia: An Enviable Position
Part Two: The Investment Environment
- 2.1 Foreign Direct Investment in Croatia
- 2.2 The Investment Climate and Future FDI Flows
- 2.3 Formulating an Appropriate Investment Strategy
- 2.4 The Banking System
- 2.5 The Securities Market in Croatia
- 2.6 Foreign Exchange Regulations in Croatia
- 2.7 Corruption: Understanding Risk and Building Stability
Part Three: Prospective Sectors for Investment
- 3.1 A Protected Environment in the Adriatic Area: A Key for Sustainable Economic Development
- 3.2 Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Production
- 3.3 The Croatian Construction Industry
- 3.4 Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals
- 3.5 Food and Beverages
- 3.6 Textiles and Apparel
- 3.7 Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Croatia
- 3.8 Tourism
- 3.9 The Telecommunications Market
- 3.10 Mobile Telecommunications
- 3.11 Telecommunications: The Regulatory Framework
- 3.12 Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Croatia
- 3.13 Real Estate for Foreign Citizens and Enterprises
Part Four: Croatia's Most Dynamic Companies and Prospective Investment Projects
- 4.1 INA Industrija nafte d.d.
- 4.2 Konstruktor-Inzenjering d.d. Split
- 4.3 Dalekovod d.d.
- 4.4 MTC
- 4.5 Jadranski Pomorski Servis d.o.o., Rijeka
- 4.6 Piramida d.d.
- 4.7 Koestlin d.o.o.
- 4.8 Centrometal d.o.o.
- 4.9 Emka d.o.o.
- 4.10 The Zagreb Insurance Company
Part Five: The Taxation and Legal Environment
- 5.1 The Legal Framework for Doing Business with Croatia
- 5.2 Business Entities in Croatia
- 5.3 The Taxation System
- 5.4 Personal Income Tax and Social Security Contributions
- 5.5 Auditing and Accounting
- 5.6 Employment Law and Work Permits for Foreigners
- 5.7 Legal Regulations on Land/Real Estate Ownership in Croatia
- 5.8 Arbitration and Dispute Resolution
- 5.9 Intellectual Property
- 5.10 The Regulation of Investment Funds
Part Six: Appendices
- I Business Organizations
- II Useful Websites
- III Contributor Contact Details