Tax Cuts Latest: No Change in General VAT Rate, Salary Contributions to Be Cut Instead?
Despite the prime minister’s announcements, it seems that the government has decided against the reduction of the general VAT rate, which is among the highest in Europe.
Introduction of Euro in Question?
Finance minister plans major tax cuts, while the rescue of the Uljanik shipyard and Petrokemija could cost more than six billion kuna.
Tax Inspectors Join Tourists Coming to Croatian Adriatic Coast
Unlike tourists, tax inspectors will not be vacationing.
Tax Cuts Coming on 1 January 2019
ZAGREB, July 2, 2018 – Croatian Finance Minister Zdravko Marić said on Monday that a set of tax reform bills had been finalised, that it was being discussed by the government and the coalition partners, and that new tax breaks would be introduced on 1 January 2019.
Citizens with Blocked Bank Accounts to Get Help
ZAGREB, June 21, 2018 - At its session on Thursday, the government adopted a set of laws which, according to Prime Minister Andrej Plenković, are aimed at facilitating the position of citizens with blocked bank accounts – the draft law on writing off debts to physical entities, the draft law on the implementation of the distress procedure over financial assets, and draft amendments to the consumer bankruptcy law.
Finance Minister Hopeful about Higher GDP Growth Rates
ZAGREB, May 31, 2018 - Finance Minister Zdravko Marić said on Wednesday that Croatia's current economic growth rates were good but that higher rates had to be aspired to in order to ensure job creation and higher living standards.
Tax Revenues up 5%, Expenditures Lower Than Planned
ZAGREB, May 24, 2018 - Finance Minister Zdravko Marić said at a government session on Thursday that last year's budget revenues totalled 122.7 billion kuna, 5% more than the year before, which was owing to positive economic trends and the tax reform, while budget expenditures were lower than planned.
First Time Ever, Croatia Sells Bonds at Zero Interest Rate
ZAGREB, May 22, 2018 - The Croatian Finance Ministry sold 190 million kuna and 28 million euro worth of treasury bills at an auction on Tuesday.
New EU Law Raises Car Prices, Particularly Those Most Popular With Croatian Buyers?
Could a new EU law have a negative effect on Croatia's drivers?
Further Tax Cuts Coming in January
ZAGREB, May 19, 2018 - Finance Minister Zdravko Marić said on Friday that the Finance Ministry was aware of the potential negative effect of Agrokor, but that risks were much more pronounced elsewhere, for example in Petrokemija and Uljanik, adding that solutions were being sought and the negative effects were being calculated in the budget while at the same time efforts were being made to protect public finances.
