Croatia

About the Flag

Located in southeastern Europe bordering the Adriatic Sea between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Slovenia, the Republic of Croatia was officially recognized by the international community on January 3, 1992 after the breakdown of the former Yugoslavia. Croatia is a member of United Nations and the IMO. The capital is Zagreb, and the principal language is Croatian. The government is a parliamentary democracy with the President as the Chief of State and the Prime Minister as the Head of Government. There is a bicameral Assembly (Sabor).

The chief exports of Croatia are machinery and transport equipment and chemicals. Major trading partners are the EC countries and Slovenia. The monetary unit is the kuna.

The law governing ship registrations in Croatia is the Maritime Code which fully implements all international maritime and labor legislation.

Companies for a specific purpose may be incorporated and may be used for any legal purpose. A company must have at least one director. Officers and directors may be of any nationality. A company must have a registered office in Croatia.