Liechtenstein: Parliament approves tax treaty with Croatia
The Liechtenstein parliament ratified the income and capital tax treaty with Croatia on 9 May 2025. Signed on 22 January 2025, it is the first treaty between the two countries and aims to eliminate double taxation concerning taxes on income and
See MoreCroatia: Government approves tax treaty with Saudi Arabia
Croatia’s government has approved a draft bill for the ratification of the Croatia-Saudi Arabia Income and Capital Tax Treaty (2024) on 2 May 2025. The proposed legislation has now been forwarded to the Croatian parliament for further review
See MoreCroatia government approves tax treaty ratification with Liechtenstein
Croatia’s government has approved the draft law for the ratification of a pending income and capital tax treaty with Liechtenstein on 2 May 2025. Signed on 22 January 2025, it is the first income tax treaty between the two countries. The
See MoreNew Zealand holds tax treaty talks with Croatia and Germany
New Zealand held talks with Croatia in March 2025 to begin negotiations for a new income tax treaty. In January 2025, it also held a third round of talks with Germany to update their 1978 tax treaty, aiming to align it with OECD/G20 BEPS
See MoreSaudi Arabia approves tax treaties with Bahrain, Croatia and Kuwait
The Saudi Arabian Council of Ministers approved the signing of an income tax treaty with Bahrain and the approval of tax treaties with Croatia and Kuwait on 22 April 2025. The treaty with Bahrain aims to address double taxation and promote
See MoreLiechtenstein approves tax treaty ratification with Croatia
The Liechtenstein government approved the ratification of the income and capital tax treaty with Croatia on 15 April 2025. The agreement aims to eliminate double taxation between the two countries. The treaty adheres to standards set by the OECD
See MoreCroatia enacts amendments to the General Tax Act for 2025
Croatia has introduced amendments to its taxation laws concerning changes to its General Tax Act. The amendments go into effect on 1 January 2025. Amendments to the General Tax Act Expansion of tax audit scope and limitations for
See MoreCroatia, Liechtenstein sign income tax treaty
The Liechtenstein government has announced the signing of an income tax treaty with Croatia on 22 January 2025. The agreement aims to eliminate double taxation between the two countries. The treaty adheres to standards set by the OECD and
See MoreCroatia: Parliament approves amendments to VAT Act, establishes EU small business scheme for cross-border supplies
The Croatian parliament has approved the Bill on Amendments to the Value Added Tax Act on 13 December 2024, raising the VAT registration threshold from EUR 40,000 to EUR 60,000, surpassing the initially suggested EUR 50,000. In light of this new
See MoreHong Kong, Croatia tax treaty enters into force
The income tax agreement between Hong Kong and Croatia entered into force on 20 December 2024. Hong Kong and Croatia signed an income and capital tax agreement on 24 January 2024, seeking to eliminate double taxation on income and capital while
See MoreCroatia rules formation of new company to retain of VAT exemption for small businesses exploitative
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ruled in case C-171/23 (UP CAFFE) on 4 October 2024. As per the ruling, forming a new company to retain the VAT exemption for small enterprises after the previous company conducted the same
See MoreCroatia, Australia end income tax treaty talks
In a release on 25 October 2024, Croatia's Ministry of Finance announced that the delegations of Croatia and Australia had completed negotiations for an income tax treaty to eliminate double taxation on income and prevent tax evasion and avoidance
See MoreHong Kong gazettes tax treaty with Armenia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Croatia, Turkey
Hong Kong’s Chief Executive in Council issued an Order to implement tax treaties with Armenia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Croatia, and Turkey on 23 October 2024. The Order for signing tax treaties with Armenia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Croatia, and
See MoreCroatia: EU Council to authorise extending Croatia’s 50% VAT deduction on passenger car purchases
The General Secretariat of the Council of the European Union has requested the Permanent Representatives Committee to encourage the Council to adopt a Proposal for a Council Implementing Decision on 24 October 2024. This Proposal seeks to
See MoreHong Kong issues tax treaty orders with Armenia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Croatia, and Turkey
The Hong Kong Inland Revenue has announced that the Chief Executive in Council has issued five orders to ratify upcoming tax treaties with Armenia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Croatia, and Turkey on 23 October 2024. The Orders will be gazetted today, 25
See MoreIraq: Council of Ministers terminate tax treaty negotiations with Croatia
Iraq’s Council of Ministers revoked its authorisation for tax treaty negotiations with Croatia on 1 October 2024. This decision nullifies earlier approvals granted under Decision No. 103 of 2023 and No. 23396 of 2023, which allowed the drafting
See MoreCroatia consults amendments to General Tax Act: Shareholders to be considered as guarantors for failing to file
Croatia’s government has published proposed amendments to the General Tax Act and launched a public consultation. The consultation is set to conclude on 24 October 2024. Once enacted, the amendment will take effect on 1 January
See MoreCroatia launches public consultation on higher short-term rental taxes
Croatia’s government has introduced a higher tax on income generated from short-term rentals as part of a series of amendments to the Individual Income Tax Act. The government has initiated a public consultation about the draft amendments,
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