The first step includes instructions on how to initiate the procedure of categorization, i.e., how to apply for categorization.
1. Copy of the identification document, (ID card or passport) of the person member of EU.
2. Proof of property ownership
2.1. Excerpt from land registry
2.2. Written consent of the property co-owner
2.3. Written consent of property owner (if application is submitted by the family member who is not an owner).
3. Proof of usability of property / structure in which services will be provided in accordance to the Construction Act.
4. Proof of paid fee – fee paid in tax stamps or electronically in the amount of HRK 70
(HRK 20 when submitting the application).
After you gathered all the necessary documents, you need to submit those to the office of the state administration for tourism, and if everything is in order, the committee will pay you a field visit in order to perform categorization of the property. Once you meet the property criteria, the committee will send you the categorization confirmation by email or in writing. After you receive that decision, you need to go to the relevant police station and register with the tax office and with the tourist office.
5. Apartment categorization plaque
It is necessary to fix the plaque with categorization at or near the entrance, which shows the category of the property and the number of stars. The plaque may be ordered / purchased from manufacturers that are approved by the Ministry of Tourism.
PROPERTY CATEGORIZATION BY BUSINESS OR COMPANY
Regarding the basic documents, you need documents of the company or the business with your personal identification document (ID card or passport). In order to categorize your property as the legal person, business or the company, criteria are different and the main factors are the following:
- gas installations (A test)
- electrical inst6allations (A test)
- lightning rod (installed)
- all fire protection systems
- floor plan (evacuation plan)
- position of fire extinguisher S6 in the apartment
- exit doors (marked with EXIT)
Fire prevention inspectorate is relevant for the stated list of criteria. Renewal of A-test is performed every 2 years.