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WHICH DOCUMENTATION IS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE CUSTOMER WHEN PURCHASING REAL ESTATES IN CROATIA!
Proof of Croatian citizenship, either in form of citizenship certificate, passport or personal identification card. A copy of any of the above is accepted in case the original can be shown simultaneously.
ARE FOREIGN CITIZENS ENTITLED TO PURCHASE REAL ESTATES IN CROATIA ?
EU nationals
From February, 2nd 2009, the Republic of Croatia rendered equal both Croatian and EU citizens, in the matter of purchasing real estates. Therefore EU citizens CAN purchase real estates in Croatia in the same way Croatian citizens can.
Nationals outside EU
Foreign nationals can buy real estate in the Republic of Croatia based on the reciprocity principle. For buying a real estate it is necessary to refer a written request to the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Croatia.
The following documents need to be attached to the written document:
Original document or certified copy providing the legal basis for acquiring a title (purchase agreement, gift agreement, life-long support agreement, etc.);
Original document or certified copy, not older than six months, providing evidence of the title of the seller over the real property in question, or rather: the original or certified copy of the land registration excerpt, not older than six months;
Confirmation (original not older than six months) issued by the local self-government body in charge of the urban and physical planning (county offices) that the real property lies within the boundaries of the construction area envisaged in urban planning;
Proof of citizenship for foreign buyers (certified passport copy) or proof of the legal entity status (court register excerpt), if the buyer is a foreign legal entity;
If there is an authorized agent, it is necessary to submit the original or a certified copy of the power-of-attorney
The fastest and the simplest way for foreign citizens to purchase a real estate is by starting up a company in Croatia.
ARE FOREIGN CITIZENS ENTITLED TO SELL REAL ESTATES IN CROATIA?
All foreign persons can without any problems sell real estates in Croatia.
WHAT IS THE REAL ESTATE PURCHASE TAX IN CROATIA ?
The Republic of Croatia has a unified tax rate of 5% for all types of real estate and all respective transactions. The tax is defined based on the price of the real estate in the sales contract and the value estimate by the authorized tax authority in charge for the area in which the real estate is located. According to the Law, tax on purchase of real estate is paid by the customer or the seller on behalf of the customer, if the parties agree upon this.
WHAT IS THE TAX IN CASE OF EXCHANGE OF REAL ESTATE ?
The same, 5%, but here each of the real estate owners pays 5% of the value of his real estate as tax.
WHEN MUST THE REAL ESTATE PURCHASE TAX BE PAID ?
After the conclusion of the sales contract the customer is obliged to register the purchase at the authorized tax authority within 30 days from the day of conclusion of the contract. Public notaries do also submit one copy of the sales contract to the tax authorities. The customer is obliged to pay respective real estate purchase tax within 15 days from the day of reception of the decision received from the tax authorities on the exact tax amount. If this tax is not paid within this term, interest are charged for every day of the delayed payment.
DOES THE SELLER HAVE TO PAY TAXES WHEN SELLING HIS REAL ESTATE
No. Only in case the real estate is sold prior to the expiration of three years after it has been purchased and if sold at higher price than originally purchased. In such a case the seller has to pay a 35% income tax on the difference in value of the real estate (purchase and sales price) increased for local taxes, different in every municipality.
MUST THE CUSTOMER (ALONG WITH THE SELLER) HAVE TO VERIFY HIS SIGNATURE ON THE SALES CONTRACT ?
He may, but it is not obligatory.
HOW MUCH DOWN PAYMENT SHOULD BE PAID AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE SALE, PRE-CONTRACT OR CONTRACT ?
Usually the down-payment is 10% of the sales price or different if agreed so between the contractual parties.
IS IT POSSIBLE TO CONCLUDE AND VERIFY A SALES CONTRACT ABROAD?
Yes, In such a case, it is the best to have it verified in a Croatian embassy or consulate. If you verify such a contract before a public notary, then this verification has to be translated into Croatian by an appointed courts interpreter.
IS IT POSSIBLE TO PAY THE REAL ESTATE PURCHASE TAX IN FOREIGN CURRENCY ?
The tax is to be paid by bank or post office money transfer. The amount is converted into Kuna at the middle exchange rate by the National bank of Croatia at the day of payment.
USEFUL LINKS:
Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs
http://www.mvpei.hr/MVP.asp?pcpid=1123
http://www.jadrolinija.hr/
Croatian Chamber of Economy
http://www.hgk.hr/wps/portal/
Proof of Croatian citizenship, either in form of citizenship certificate, passport or personal identification card. A copy of any of the above is accepted in case the original can be shown simultaneously.
ARE FOREIGN CITIZENS ENTITLED TO PURCHASE REAL ESTATES IN CROATIA ?
EU nationals
From February, 2nd 2009, the Republic of Croatia rendered equal both Croatian and EU citizens, in the matter of purchasing real estates. Therefore EU citizens CAN purchase real estates in Croatia in the same way Croatian citizens can.
Nationals outside EU
Foreign nationals can buy real estate in the Republic of Croatia based on the reciprocity principle. For buying a real estate it is necessary to refer a written request to the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Croatia.
The following documents need to be attached to the written document:
Original document or certified copy providing the legal basis for acquiring a title (purchase agreement, gift agreement, life-long support agreement, etc.);
Original document or certified copy, not older than six months, providing evidence of the title of the seller over the real property in question, or rather: the original or certified copy of the land registration excerpt, not older than six months;
Confirmation (original not older than six months) issued by the local self-government body in charge of the urban and physical planning (county offices) that the real property lies within the boundaries of the construction area envisaged in urban planning;
Proof of citizenship for foreign buyers (certified passport copy) or proof of the legal entity status (court register excerpt), if the buyer is a foreign legal entity;
If there is an authorized agent, it is necessary to submit the original or a certified copy of the power-of-attorney
The fastest and the simplest way for foreign citizens to purchase a real estate is by starting up a company in Croatia.
ARE FOREIGN CITIZENS ENTITLED TO SELL REAL ESTATES IN CROATIA?
All foreign persons can without any problems sell real estates in Croatia.
WHAT IS THE REAL ESTATE PURCHASE TAX IN CROATIA ?
The Republic of Croatia has a unified tax rate of 5% for all types of real estate and all respective transactions. The tax is defined based on the price of the real estate in the sales contract and the value estimate by the authorized tax authority in charge for the area in which the real estate is located. According to the Law, tax on purchase of real estate is paid by the customer or the seller on behalf of the customer, if the parties agree upon this.
WHAT IS THE TAX IN CASE OF EXCHANGE OF REAL ESTATE ?
The same, 5%, but here each of the real estate owners pays 5% of the value of his real estate as tax.
WHEN MUST THE REAL ESTATE PURCHASE TAX BE PAID ?
After the conclusion of the sales contract the customer is obliged to register the purchase at the authorized tax authority within 30 days from the day of conclusion of the contract. Public notaries do also submit one copy of the sales contract to the tax authorities. The customer is obliged to pay respective real estate purchase tax within 15 days from the day of reception of the decision received from the tax authorities on the exact tax amount. If this tax is not paid within this term, interest are charged for every day of the delayed payment.
DOES THE SELLER HAVE TO PAY TAXES WHEN SELLING HIS REAL ESTATE
No. Only in case the real estate is sold prior to the expiration of three years after it has been purchased and if sold at higher price than originally purchased. In such a case the seller has to pay a 35% income tax on the difference in value of the real estate (purchase and sales price) increased for local taxes, different in every municipality.
MUST THE CUSTOMER (ALONG WITH THE SELLER) HAVE TO VERIFY HIS SIGNATURE ON THE SALES CONTRACT ?
He may, but it is not obligatory.
HOW MUCH DOWN PAYMENT SHOULD BE PAID AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE SALE, PRE-CONTRACT OR CONTRACT ?
Usually the down-payment is 10% of the sales price or different if agreed so between the contractual parties.
IS IT POSSIBLE TO CONCLUDE AND VERIFY A SALES CONTRACT ABROAD?
Yes, In such a case, it is the best to have it verified in a Croatian embassy or consulate. If you verify such a contract before a public notary, then this verification has to be translated into Croatian by an appointed courts interpreter.
IS IT POSSIBLE TO PAY THE REAL ESTATE PURCHASE TAX IN FOREIGN CURRENCY ?
The tax is to be paid by bank or post office money transfer. The amount is converted into Kuna at the middle exchange rate by the National bank of Croatia at the day of payment.
USEFUL LINKS:
Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs
http://www.mvpei.hr/MVP.asp?pcpid=1123
Ministry of Environmental and Nature protection
http://www.jadrolinija.hr/
Croatian National Tourist Board
http://croatia.hr/hr-HR/Naslovna
Croatian Chamber of Economy
http://www.hgk.hr/wps/portal/
