Land connection to all European transport routes:
- 29,547 km of roads
- 2,726 km of rail network
2-3 hours air distance to any European destination:
7 international airports (Zagreb, Split, Dubrovnik, Zadar, Rijeka, Pula, Osijek) and 2 airfields (Mali Lošinj, Brač)
The inmost sea into the heart of European continent
- 6 seaports (Rijeka, Ploče, Šibenik, Zadar, Split, Dubrovnik)
- 4 river ports (Vukovar, Osijek, Slavonski Brod, Sisak)
One of the most developed natural gas distribution networks in Europe
100% digitized country
100% broadband Internet coverage
Reliable investment and business environment
The Croatian legal framework governing foreign investment has been designed in a way that does not make any difference between domestic and foreign investors. All possibilities in relations between domestic investors are also open to foreigners investing capital in Croatia.
Moreover, foreign investors enjoy additional guarantees that are not given to domestic investors. The Croatian Constitution provides that no law or other legal document shall reduce the rights granted to a foreign investor at the time of investment in Croatia. It also guarantees the free repatriation of profits or capital upon fulfillment of all legal obligations.
Being a full member of NATO and the 28th member of the European Union (1 July 2013), Croatia guarantees stability and the safety of business activities. Croatian legislation, harmonized with the basic postulates of the European Union, ensures business activities of the highest standard and opens the possibility of using EU funds, while agreements for the avoidance of double taxation signed with over 50 countries, provide Croatia with additional benefits.
Highly educated, multilingual and competent workforce
Croatia is a country of multilingual and highly educated workforce. With 56 high-education institutions, out of which 7 are universities, Croatia offers a pool of various skilled and educated workforce. Croatia also has the highest percentage of persons in the age group 20 to 24 who have completed at least secondary school education.
Did you know that the University of Zagreb, comprised of 34 faculties, is one of the oldest universities in this part of Europe providing education to students continuously since its establishment in 1669.
According to the Human Development Index, Croatia ranks 47 out of 187 countries. In the period from 1990 to 2012, Croatia showed a 12% increase, that is an average annual increase of about 0.5%.
EDUCATION in numbers:
- 7 public universities with over 150,000 students a year; over 190,000 students in college and university programmes a year
- 99% of secondary school students learn English as a foreign language (Eurostat)
- 95.7% of young people with secondary school education (20-24 years old)
- 56 high-education institutions: (7 universities)
- 152,857 students in 2011/2012
- 36,488 graduates in 2011
High quality of life
Croatia is truly a unique country – nowhere in the world can three different climate zones – continental, mountainous and Mediterranean, be found in only 400 km (the distance between the North and South of the country). From hilly and gentle Zagorje in the North, through vast fertile plains of Slavonia in the East, Lika and Gorski Kotar rich in forests and rivers, to Dalmatinska Zagora, bounded by mountain ranges and typical Dalmatian karst, all the way to its indented coastline stretching from Istria to South Dalmatia with over a thousand islands, Croatia is truly a world’s treasure.
Good transport connection between the continental and coastal part of the country – morning skiing at Bjelolasica, and the experience of one of the most beautiful sunsets on the Adriatic coast only a few hours later – the abundance of cultural activities and historic heritage, the proximity of other European cultural and business centres, clear water and air, traditional and organic growing of agricultural products and healthy Mediterranean lifestyle provide all the conditions necessary for a pleasant, high quality life anywhere in Croatia.
Full info on why, where and how to invest in Croatia you may find at Croatian Chamber of Economy's site Invest in Croatia.