Foreign VAT Refunds Guide from Croatia
The following information details the requirements needed to be eligible for a VAT refund in Croatia. These include claimable expense types, the Croatia VAT rates and deadlines, as well as claiming periods.
What Expenses are Claimable for VAT Refund in Croatia?
Hotel & Accommodation
0
%
Restaurants
0
%
Conf, Trade Shows & Expo
10
%
Public Transport
0
%
Fuel
10
%
Marketing Costs
10
%
Professional Fees
10
%
Car Rental
10
%
Training, Courses & Seminar
10
%
What are the Croatia VAT Rates?
The VAT rates in Croatia are as follows:
The primary rate applied to most goods and services in Croatia.
Certain specific goods and services qualify for reduced VAT rates of 13% and 5%.
Several products and services are either exempt from VAT or subject to a 0% VAT rate.
How to Get VAT Refunds from Croatia for Your Business?
VAT Refunds Guide for EU Companies
- Check Eligibility: EU businesses that have incurred VAT in Croatia are possibly eligible for refunds.
- Gather Documentation: Keep all original invoices and documentation. Ensure the invoices satisfy the legal requirements set by the Croatian Tax Administration.
- Submit Application for Refund: File your application through the electronic portal set up by the tax authority in your home country (Member State of Establishment.
- Wait for Processing: Typically, the Croatian Tax Administration decides on the VAT refund claim within 4 months of receipt.
- Receive Refund: If approved, the VAT refund will be paid to the claimed business.
VAT Refunds Guide for Non-EU Companies
- Check Eligibility: Non-EU businesses must be established and registered for VAT in a non-EU country that provides VAT refunds to Croatian businesses on a reciprocal basis.
- Gather Documentation: As with EU businesses, keep all original invoices and documentation.
- Provide evidence of your VAT registration to the Agencia Tributaria
- Submit Application for Refund: Submit an application for VAT refund by mail to the Croatian Tax Administration (Porezna uprava).
- Wait for Processing: The processing time by Croatian Tax Administration is the same as for EU businesses i.e., 4 months typically.
- Receive Refund: If your VAT refund request gets approved, the refund will be paid to the claimed business.
Frequently Asked Questions About Croatia VAT Recovery
September 30 for EU countries (including Canary Islands and Monaco) and June 30 for Non-EU countries.
All countries.
January-December of the previous year.
It can take up to 5 months depending on complexity of the claim.
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