Croatia VAT (PDV) calculator 2026

Add VAT to a net amount or remove it from a gross amount. Croatia applies a standard rate of 25%, a reduced rate of 13% (accommodation, hospitality, electricity) and a second reduced rate of 5% (bread, milk, books, medicines).

Net€100.00

VAT (25 %)€25.00

Gross€125.00

Dataset last reviewed 2026-07-18 · tax year 2026 · 19 documented values⚠️ Informational estimate, not tax advice. Payroll software may differ in edge cases. Verify with a professional.

How this is calculated

Choose whether to add VAT (PDV) to a net amount or remove it from a VAT-inclusive gross amount.
To add VAT: multiply the net by 1 plus the rate (x1.25 for the 25% standard rate). To remove VAT: divide the gross by 1 plus the rate.
Select the Croatian rate: 25% standard, 13% reduced or 5% second reduced.

FAQ

What are Croatia's VAT rates in 2026?

The standard rate is 25%. The 13% reduced rate covers items such as accommodation and hospitality, newspapers, electricity, natural gas and district heating. The 5% rate covers essentials such as bread, milk, books, medicines and certain fresh foods.

When must a business register for VAT?

The VAT registration threshold is EUR 60,000 of taxable supplies in the preceding or current calendar year. Below it a small business can stay outside the VAT system; voluntary registration is also possible.

Which rate applies to my product?

Most goods and services are standard-rated at 25%; the 13% and 5% rates apply only to categories listed in the VAT Act. A temporary 5% rate also applies to natural gas, heating and firewood through 31 March 2027. Confirm the current classification with Porezna uprava.

Sources and verification

Dataset last reviewed 2026-07-18 · tax year 2026 · 19 documented values

Rates and thresholds use official primary sources where available, reputable secondary sources when primary access is unavailable, and clearly labelled derived formulas. Each value retains its verification status.

7 sources

PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries — Employee pension insurance 20% (Pillar I 15% + Pillar II 5%)
Porezna uprava (NN 152/2024) — Basic personal allowance (osobni odbitak) EUR 600/month
Porezna uprava (ZPD Art. 19.a) — Default municipal lower income-tax rate 20%
Porezna uprava (Croatian Tax Administration) — Doprinosi: mirovinsko osiguranje po stopi od 20% odnosno 15% za osiguranika na temelju individualne kapitalizirane stednje (Pillar I share within the 20% pension contribution)
PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries — VAT standard rate 25%
Porezna uprava (Croatian Tax Administration) — Mandatory PDV registration when annual taxable turnover exceeds EUR 60,000
Porezna uprava (2026) — Pausalni obrt eligibility: annual income up to EUR 60,000

⚠️ Informational estimate, not tax advice. Payroll software may differ in edge cases. Verify with a professional.

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