Croatian Ministry of Finance - Approval of the New Law on the Screening of Foreign Investments

Dear Member,
With reference to the letter sent to our Chamber by TOBB, the letter of the Ministry of Trade dated 12.11.2025 and numbered E-86541099-724.01.01-00115595556 forwarded to our Union states that a new law on foreign investments has entered into force in Croatia. It is stated that, in the Republic of Croatia, before making any investment that would directly or indirectly give rise to 10% or more of the shares, stakes or voting rights in a company, it is mandatory to apply to the Ministry of Finance and obtain approval, and that the new regulation aims at a stricter
screening mechanism, particularly for investments from countries that are not members of the European Union. It is stated that this law may also set the deadlines for the administrative screening and decision-making processes.
Furthermore, it is stated that the said regulation also covers investments to be made by companies within the scope of "critical infrastructure and strategic sectors" to be determined by a body affiliated with the Government, and that any investment for which the application process is not carried out in accordance with the procedure will be deemed an "unreported foreign investment" and may subsequently be subject to review and corrective measures.

Kind regards,
Elazığ Chamber of Commerce and Industry