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Croatia reforms – rentals, alcohol bans, taxi caps

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2026-07-26 06:22 UTC → 2026-07-29 09:25 UTC · added removed

Croatia reforms – rentals, alcohol bans, driver licences taxi caps

June‑July 2026 reforms overhauled reshaped Croatia’s short‑term‑rental registration, introduced vehicle‑specific licences and a “TX” taxi plate, and set market, imposing a 15.5 % host‑only commission for platforms like Airbnb, with an extra a 25 % VAT surcharge for non‑VAT‑registered hosts. Municipalities have begun applying the hosts, and requiring two‑thirds owner consent for new powers granted by the rentals. The amended Trade Act. From 1 August, Split will prohibit sales of alcoholic beverages in shops and kiosks between 21:00 and 06:00, joining Makarska, Zadar, Hvar and Zagreb in night‑time bans aimed at reducing noise and disturbances. Makarska’s ban, enforced on 18 July, bars supermarkets and shops from 21:00 to 06:00 while allowing bars and restaurants to serve alcohol; the town cites public‑order concerns amid a tourist surge that adds roughly 340,000 visitors each summer. Act gave municipalities new powers: Makarska became the first municipality town to prohibit ban alcohol sales in shops, bakeries and tobacco stores from 21:00 to 06:00, 06:00 on 18 July, citing night‑time noise, litter and damage to the historic centre. The restriction does not apply to bars, restaurants or cafés. Split will extend a similar ban city‑wide, while Zadar and Hvar continue discussions. Fines for violations range from €2,000 to €39,810, prompting protests from local merchants who argue the rule harms business. Split is preparing merchant protests. Vehicle‑specific driver licences and a city‑wide version of “TX” taxi plate were also introduced. On 28 July the ordinance Parliament approved further transport measures, setting maximum start fares, per‑kilometre and per‑minute rates for the tourist season with similar penalties, while Zadar autotaxis and Hvar continue to discuss comparable measures. A traveller’s Facebook post requiring clear price displays on 17 July highlighted missing basic supplies such as toilet‑paper and cleaning tools in apartments charging €120 + per night, sparking a heated online debate about guest expectations. Property agents note a growing wave of owners converting rentals into sale listings after vehicle doors. App‑only services are exempt from signage but must show full pricing on the new hospitality law required two‑thirds owner consent passenger’s device and barred commercial operators, prompting investors may not add hidden fees. Both sets of reforms aim to sell newly‑renovated units. improve consumer protection, public order, and market transparency during the high‑tourist season.

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  1. 2026-07-29 09:25 UTC Croatia reforms – rentals, alcohol bans, taxi caps
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