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Is there a unified single equipment import tax? |
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Yes, that tax rate is currently at 22 %. |
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From which countries do tourists visit Croatia? |
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Croatia has a substantial tourist base that encompasses a broad spectrum of nationalities. Overall, 79% of Croatia 's tourists come from abroad. The breakdown of that percentage is: 25% Germany, 12% Slovenia, 12% Italy, 10% Czech Republic, 9% Austria, 5% Hungary, 4% The Netherlands and 23% from other countries. |
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Are there any available lines of credit for funding major investments? |
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Yes, both banks and state institutions offer credit lines for major development projects. |
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Are there any tax exemptions for new job creation? |
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Yes, there are tax exemptions available for providing new job openings. |
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Do United States or European Union residents need to obtain visas before visiting Croatia? |
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No. |
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Does Croatia have local utility companies? |
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Yes, cities throughout Croatia , including the City of Karlovac , have their own local utility companies. |
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How do the local people of Croatia spend their weekends and holidays? |
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Croatian residents often spend their leisure at the coast. It is not uncommon for as many as 95,000 vehicles to pass through the City of Karlovac per day in a summer season. |
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How many people live or travel near Karlovac? |
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Karlovac has a population base of 2,000,000 within one hour. |
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Can Croatia use European Union funds? |
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Yes, Croatia has a candidate status and can use IPA funds (Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance) along with funding from other programs. Annually, Croatia utilizes approximately 167 million euros in European Union funding, including CARDS 2004, 2005 (Community Assistance for Reconstruction, Development and Stabilization), PHARE 2005 (Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance) and also funding from WBRD (World Bank for restructuring and development), EBRD (European Bank for Reconstruction and Development) and EIB (European Investment Bank). |
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Does the City of Karlovac have other resources and investment possibilities in addition to those mentioned on the web? |
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Yes, the City of Karlovac has many resources and can offer considerable business opportunities for potential investors. Contact us if you would like additional information.
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PUBLIC CALL |
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Date: 2009.07.14 |
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| for expression of interest for investments into the enterprise zone Gornje Mekušje in Karlovac |
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