First option – FREEDOM TO PROVIDE CROSS-BORDER SERVICES

If you are already established in any EU/EEA state, you are free to provide services on occasional and temporary basis, without obligation to register a company in Croatia.

In this case, an e-statement is sent via e-mail to the local administrative authority, along with the following photographed or scanned documents:

• Proof of registration of an establishment in another EU/EEA state
• Proof that there is no prohibition of practising the profession

Second option – FREEDOM OF ESTABLISHMENT 

If you are already established in any EU/EEA state, you are free to provide services on a permanent basis by means of an establishment and by submitting the following documents: 

• Completed form (unless the application is submitted electronically to e-Obrt)
• Proof of qualifications (professional competence exam, certificate of vocational secondary education or master craftsman certificate)
• Proof of complying with special health conditions (if this is required under special law)
• Proof of right to use premises (when premises are required for conducting a craft business)
• Copy of a travel document, registration of residence in Croatia or copy of identification card (in the event of a permanent residence (for foreigners))
• Preference, i.e. a licence, permit, approval or similar, issued by a competent authority

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Recognition of qualifications 

Application for recognition of qualifications is submitted to pisarnica@mingo.hr

• proof of foreign professional qualifications
• proof of passed exams
• list of requirements/criteria to take the exam
• official study plan of the passed exams
• proof of EU/EEA citizenship
• CV in Croatian language
• Proof of payment of the administrative fee (or proof of exemption from paying administrative fees)

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Fees

EUR 39.82 for recognition of foreign professional qualifications of a master craftsman

EUR 19.91 for recognition of certain components of foreign professional qualifications of a master craftsman

Payments are made using online banking

IBAN: HR1210010051863000160

Payment reference number: 64 5002-47053-OIB (personal identification number) of the payer

Remittance info: Priznavanje inozemnih stručnih kvalifikacija o stečenom majstorskom zvanju i njezinih pojedinih dijelova (recognition of foreign professional qualifications of a master craftsman and of certain components thereof)

Beneficiary: Ministarstvo gospodarstva i održivog razvoja (Ministry of the Economy and Sustainable Development)

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Application

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Competent authority and regulations

Ministry of Economy

Ulica grada Vukovarska 78, 10 000 Zagreb

+385 1 6106 120

poduzetnistvoiobrt@mingor.hr

Crafts Act (NN 143/13, 127/19 and 41/20)

Ordinance on recognition of foreign professional qualifications of a master craftsman and of certain components thereof in order to perform regulated profession in the area of the associated crafts (NN 90/17)

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Authorization

Decision

Deadline: 90 days

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Legal remedies

The decision may not be appealed, but administrative proceedings may be initiated before the Administrative Court of the Republic of Croatia having territorial jurisdiction, within 30 days of the decision. Submissions may be delivered directly in writing or by post as a registered letter, including oral presentation made in form of minutes at the Administrative Court of the Republic of Croatia having territorial jurisdiction.

Last updated on 6 December 2022