The largest business network in Croatia, the Croatian Chamber of Economy (HGK/ CCE), connects key sectors of the national economy through a network of county chambers, communities, associations, international representative offices, and memberships in international chambers. It also promotes the interests of its members before government bodies.

The Croatian Chamber of Economy (HGK/CCE) focuses on several crucial areas of operation, such as lobbying and representation of members' interests, internationalisation, education and conferences, information sharing, EU projects, and economic development.

Sustainable development, the digital and green transition, the future of work and human resource development, export potential and competitiveness, security of supply and food quality are HGK's (CCE's) key strategic topics.

While the HGK (CCE) Act specifies crucial areas of operation independent of the current strategy, strategic themes are defined based on the current HGK (CCE) strategy for a specific period.

HGK (CCE) offers a range of services to bolster local companies' capacities and improve the Croatian economy's competitiveness, all while putting its members at the forefront of its operations. 

Mission: We aim to accelerate our members' market and social success.

Vision: HGK (CCE) is a leader in providing business support to companies across Croatia. Using its professional staff's professional know-how and skills creates an environment where the business community, lawmakers, and the general public work together to develop a robust and resilient Croatian economy. 

Goals:

1. Development and growth of the economy and international expansion of HGK (CCE) members' businesses.
2. A competitive business climate to make the operations of HGK (CCE) members more accessible and efficient.
3. Sustainability, innovation, and digital transformation of the HGK (CCE) members' businesses and the Croatian economy in general.
4. Increase in HGK (CCE) membership and member services. 

The Chamber's bodies include the Assembly, Management Board, Supervisory Board, and President. 

HGK (CCE) has an organisational structure based on functional and territorial divisions. County chambers and HGK (CCE) representative offices are included in territorial divisions, whilst organisational units are included in functional divisions.

The HGK (CCE) headquarters are divided into Sectors and Centres (according to economic activities and essential areas of operation, such as EU funds).

HGK (CCE) currently maintains seven overseas representative offices in Sarajevo, Mostar, Belgrade, Shanghai, Brussels, Moscow, and Vienna.

The President is at the helm of the Chamber and is supported by other positions with specific authorities and duties. 

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The new Act on the Croatian Chamber of Economy was enacted at the beginning of 2022, bringing numerous novelties for Croatian business operators. The new law states that all companies are still HGK (CCE) members but that membership fees are no longer required of companies in the first group. Businesses that are members but do not pay membership fees can choose voluntary payment, which brings them numerous benefits. Membership payments continue to be mandatory for businesses in the second and third groups. 

According to the HGK (CCE) Act, members are categorised based on financial reports from the year before the Financing Decision.

The Financing Decision is made every December. 

Who Is Eligible for HGK (CCE) Voluntary Membership? 

Institutions and other legal entities engaged in social activities, professional and trade associations, scientific and educational institutions, organisations, and natural and legal persons contributing to the Chamber's operations may voluntarily join HGK (CCE). 

Professional associations serve as a means of professional networking and organisation to enhance the operations and business of HGK's (CCE's) members involved in certain activities. Members are grouped into associations or communities on the national level and, depending on their interests, can also operate locally. Every member of HGK (CCE) is eligible to be a member of one parent association and to engage in the activities of other associations based on their areas of interest.

The National Classification of Activities (NKD) activity code is used to identify the parent association. A community is an organisation that HGK (CCE) members from two or more professions voluntarily join to enhance their business activities and professional know-how, lobby for shared interests, share information, educate and train entrepreneurs, etc. In HGK (CCE), there are presently ten communities and forty associations. 

You can find the price list of the HGK (CCE) services on the HGK (CCE) website - HERE. The Construction Material Price Index, the ESG Academy education cycle, and the HGK (CCE) Chief Economist's macroeconomic overview (HGK (CCE) Pulse) are a few of the most recent HGK (CCE) services. Additionally, assistance and consulting services for applying for EU projects, setting up B2B meetings with international businesses, organising trade fair appearances, and receiving legal and tax advice can be obtained. 

The Digital Chamber is an e-services platform HGK (CCE) offers to business entities, public administration and citizens. The European Regional Development Fund co-funded the initiative, and the Digital Chamber also entails the internal digital transformation process of HGK's (CCE) business operations. 

One of the Croatian Chamber of Economy's primary duties is to carry out the legally mandated public authority. As a result, certificates, licences, and other documents issued by the Croatian Chamber of Economy while executing public authorities possess the status and importance of public documents. For instance, HGK (CCE) certifies documents accompanying goods in import and export, and organises and conducts licensing exams for real estate brokers.