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Croatia VAT rates
The standard VAT rate in Croatia is 25%. Reduced rates: 13% and 5%.
Rates in force on (page built 2026-10-18), last checked against the official source on . Official source: europa.eu.
Current rates
| Type | Rate | Applies to (source wording) | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 25% | Not listed in the source | not stated |
| Reduced | 13% | Not listed in the source | not stated |
| Reduced | 5% | Not listed in the source | not stated |
Categories are shown only where the source names them, in the source's wording. The full scope of each rate is set in national law.
History since 2020
We have not yet sourced any rate change for Croatia since 2020. That does not mean there was none; see the change log for what we have verified.
VAT number format
HR followed by 11 digits.
Example: HR99999999999
Structure confirmed in the official source, checked .
Check Croatia VAT number format Validity: official VIES checker
E-invoicing in Croatia
See e-invoicing obligations, formats and deadlines on E-invoicing mandates: Croatia.
Notes
Current rates from the European Commission's Your Europe table (last checked by the Commission on 13 July 2026), cross-checked against the Taxes in Europe Database (situation on 1 July 2026). Regional rates are not included; zero rates are listed only where the source lists them.
Sources
- https://europa.eu/youreurope/business/finance-and-tax/vat/vat-rules-rates/index_en.htm
- https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/tedb/rest-api/configurations
- https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/tedb/
- https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/vies/#/faq
Last verified:
Information only, not tax advice. Rates and their scope change; always confirm with the official source (europa.eu) before you invoice.