Croatia raises minimum tax for small landlords and tradespeople amid 30,000‑signature petition

More than 30,000 signatures were gathered on the "Ne novim nametima!" petition by the associations Glas poduzetnika and Spasimo male obiteljske iznajmljivače, demanding dialogue with the government and warning of possible protests over new tax and administrative burdens for small enterprises, craftsmen and private accommodation providers.

The current anti‑inflation package increases the minimum paušal tax for private renters: in the most developed tourist areas (group I) the levy rises from €100 to €150 per bed per year, and in a second tier (group II) from €70 to €100. Tourism minister Tonči Glavaňa says the changes target only the most developed municipalities and will not affect 461 other towns and villages. He argues the measures will help curb inflation and support retirees.

Finance minister Tomislav Ćorić announced a meeting with representatives of the Croatian Craft Chamber, Glas poduzetnika and trade unions to discuss the tax changes. He said the government will present the analysis behind the increases and aims for a constructive dialogue while maintaining Croatia’s favourable tax position within the EU.