Employment Cost Calculator for Croatia
Calculate the total cost of employing someone in Croatia, including taxes, benefits, and our management fee.
Employer Tax Contributions
| Tax Type | Rate | Base |
|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | 16.5% | Gross Salary |
| Pension Insurance (I Pillar) | 15% | Gross Salary |
| Pension Insurance (II Pillar) | 5% | Gross Salary |
| Personal Income Tax | 15%-35.4% (max) | Taxable Income (varies by municipality/city) |
Filing & Compliance
- JOPPD form submission and payment of taxes/contributions due by the 15th day of the month following the payment month.
- Employers must provide employees with payslips.
- Registration for health and pension contributions requires submitting Form T1 to the Croatian Health Insurance Fund (HZZO) and Form M-11P to the Croatian Pension Insurance Institute (HZMO) within 24 hours of employee's start date.
Income Tax Brackets
| Income Range | Tax Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to €60,000 | 15%-23% |
| Over €60,000 | 25%-34% |
Employee Contributions
| Deduction Type | Rate | Cap |
|---|---|---|
| Pension Insurance (Pillar I & II) | 20% | €10,788 monthly / €129,456 annual (Pillar I) |
Personal Allowances
- Basic personal allowance: €600 per month
- Dependent family members: €300 per month
- Dependent children (increasing coefficients)
