Meeting with Zdenko Lucić (Trade and Investments Committee)

Mr. Zdenko Lucić, State Secretary at the Ministry of Economy, Entrepreneurship and Crafts, was the guest speaker at the first meeting of the Trade and Investment Committee in 2020.

The Secretary Secretary gave a presentation “Legislative and Institutional News” on the issue of Foreign Direct Investment in Croatia. The presentation was followed by a discussion with AmCham Members.

Novelties in the areas of business include the START platform that enables online registration of business and e-Permit intended for issue construction permits. The new round of tax reform has further contributed to increasing Croatia's competitiveness as tax unburdening continued. Finally, the proposed amendments to the Investment Promotion Act are aimed to bring additional benefits for investors, said Mr. Lucić.

AmCham members have acknowledge that there have been some positive changes in the last few years when it comes to investments.

Greater resources are needed in promoting Croatia as an investment destination in a concise and simple manner, with the existence of a single point of contact that would assist investors from establishing first contact with the Croatian authorities until the concrete realization of projects. For potential investors, but also for those who already do business in Croatia, it is of great importance to have a stable and predictable business environment that requires a higher level of legal certainty without frequent changes of law.