Request for categorization in Croatia

Congratulations! If you’re thinking about becoming a private accommodation provider and partnering with us – you’re in the right place. We’ve prepared a step-by-step guide to help you complete all the necessary steps with ease.

STEP ONE: Property Categorization

The first step is to start the property categorization process. Don’t worry – here’s exactly what you’ll need:

Required Documents:

1.A copy of a personal identification document (ID card or passport) – valid for EU citizens.

2. Proof of property ownership:

• Land registry extract,
• Consent from co-owners (if applicable),
• Consent from the owner (if the applicant is a family member but not the owner).

3. Certificate of property usability – in accordance with the Building Act.

4. Proof of paid administrative fee – 70 HRK (can be paid via revenue stamps or electronically).

Once you collect all documents, submit them to the local tourism office. If everything is in order, a commission will visit the property, inspect it, and approve the categorization if the conditions are met.

What’s next?

After receiving the categorization certificate, you need to register at:

• the police station,

• the tax office,

• and the local tourist board.

Don’t forget the category plate!

At the entrance of your apartment, a plate showing the categorization and star rating must be placed. It must be ordered from a licensed producer approved by the Ministry of Tourism.
If you’re located in Poreč – here’s the link.

Categorization for businesses

If you’re registering the apartment as a company or trade, additional technical requirements apply:

Gas and electrical system safety test (A-test),
Lightning rods,
Fire detection and extinguishing systems,
Evacuation plan (floor plan),
EXIT signs and fire extinguisher (S6).

These are overseen by the Fire Protection Inspectorate. Tests must be renewed every 2 years.

STEP TWO: TAN List

After obtaining categorization, go to your local tourist board with your ID. There, you will get your TAN list – a document that allows you to register guests in the eVisitor system.

STEP THREE: Cooperation with us

To start working with our agency, bring the following:

Property categorization certificate,
TAN list,
ID card or personal document,
Bank account number (IBAN) – since 01.01.2023., all accounts are automatically in euros.

We’ll scan everything for you – no extra work needed!

Information for Non-Residents

EU citizens:
If you’re a non-resident from an EU country, you can register as a rental provider under the same conditions as Croatian residents.
The only difference is that you’re subject to 13% VAT.
The good news – our system calculates and pays VAT for you automatically.

We also assist with registration at the Ministry of Finance for non-residents. Once you have all the documents listed in Step Three – we’ll take care of the rest.

Non-EU citizens:
If you come from outside the EU, you can still become a rental provider, but with some additional requirements.
We’ll explain everything in detail during an in-person or video meeting.

Ready?

If you’ve already gathered all your documents – congratulations, you’re officially a rental provider!

We wish you a successful season, lots of bookings, and amazing guests!
If you have any questions – feel free to contact us. We’re here to help!