Build your Croatia team
With white-glove localized support. Starting at just $199/month.
Get compliant employment contracts, local payroll, and expert-backed onboarding, all in one place with our Employer solutions in Croatia.
- Hire & pay without setting up a local entity
- Handle full-time employees and contractors
- Onboard in 3–5 business days
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Trusted by global leaders across industries
Our clients include SaaS, logistics, e-commerce companies across sectors that are looking to grow their business globally. Become one of them.
Tap into Croatia’s skilled talent pool
Skilled, multilingual professionals
Tech, finance, support, you’ll find talent across every function
Global market reach
Hire in Croatia and access EU customers, partners, and talent
Ready to work
A remote-ready workforce with global experience means less training, more output
Exploring entity setup in Croatia for hiring? Think again.
It can be time-consuming, expensive, and heavily regulated.
Why figure out compliance on your own?
Employment is governed by the Constitution, the Labor Act, and multiple regulations. Contracts are in Croatian and payroll in Euro or Kunas as agreed in the employment contract.
Payroll would mean more than just payouts
Payroll is the legal function of paying employees in each country. It also includes calculating progressive personal income tax, social security contributions, and other employer obligations, plus filing with the Croatian tax authorities as their employer.
No need to set up a legal entity
With us, you can onboard employees or contractors legally with minimal delays and risk, and help get an in-country global team off the ground effortlessly and at speed.
3–5 days onboarding with employment contract, payroll, and tax setup ready to go.
Employment Contracts
Written employment contracts are mandatory in Croatia and must be in the Croatian language with wages stated in Euro or Kuna. We can support both definite (fixed-term) and indefinite employment contracts where there is a justifiable reason as permitted by law, as well as full-time and part-time arrangements, all in compliance with the local labour legislation and relevant EU regulations.
Background checks
We can conduct legally compliant background checks in Croatia where the law permits. Any collection or use of personal data must follow the Labor Act and GDPR regulations, with employee consent where applicable.
Equipment provisioning
We make employee onboarding effortless by managing all equipment provisioning. We also have ties with multiple co-working spaces to boost employee productivity.
The following services are available as add-ons, based on your hiring needs. Please contact us for more information on the availability of these services as per local laws.
We strive to follow every rule to the letter
Public health insurance
Health insurance is mandatory and funded through employer contributions of 16.5%. Coverage includes medical care, hospitalization, and prescriptions under Croatia’s Health Insurance Fund.
Pension contributions
There are two elements of Croatian pension schemes. Employees contribute 20% of gross salary toward pensions. 15% of the employee’s gross salary is paid each month to the general solidarity fund and 5% to the individual capital fund. Employers are responsible for ensuring timely contributions are made.
Holiday entitlement and pay
During annual leave (of a minimum of 20 days per year), after six months of continuous employment.
We stay ahead, so you never fall behind
Employment Laws
Employment in Croatia is governed by the Constitution, the Labor Act, and relevant EU regulations. Laws cover employment contracts, working hours (40 per week, eight hours a day over five days per week), overtime limits, rest periods, paid leave, and workplace protections, including discrimination laws.
Worker classification & employment contract
Written employment contracts in Croatian are mandatory and must specify job details, salary in Euro or HRK, working hours, leave entitlements, and termination terms. Both definite and indefinite (with legal justification) term employment contracts are recognized, alongside part-time and full-time arrangements.
Data protection
Employers must comply with GDPR and the Labor Act on employee data use and data protection.
Your employees get what they’re owed
Annual leaves
Employees are entitled to at least four weeks of paid annual leave (20 days for employees working 5 days per week). Employees qualify after six months of continuous service, and unused leave can be carried over until June 30 of the following year.
Sick leave
Employees receive 42 days of sick leave annually at 70% pay. Extended leave is reimbursed through the Croatian Health Insurance Fund. Sick leave to care for family members is also permitted.
Maternity & Paternity Leaves
Female employees receive 98 days of maternity leave, with 28 days before birth. Parents are entitled to four months each of parental leave, with longer periods available for multiple births or children with disabilities.
Letting go is hard; doing it wrong is worse. We know how to do this well and compliantly
Notice periods
Notice depends on tenure and ranges from two weeks to three months. Additional considerations need to be given to the age of the employee at termination. For example, two weeks of notice is applicable to employees with service over one year of service, one month after the first year, one month and two weeks after two years, two months after five years, two months and two weeks after 10 years, and three months after 20 years. Employees over 50 receive an additional two weeks; those over 55 receive four weeks.
Probation rules
The probation period can last up to six months and must be relevant to the role being undertaken by the employee. If terminated during probation, employees must receive at least seven days’ notice.
Severance & final payouts
Employees with two or more years of service are entitled to severance pay equal to one-third of their average monthly salary per year of service. Final pay must include accrued salary, unused leave pay, and any contractual entitlements as contained in the employment contract.
More value, lower monthly cost
Manage Full-time Employees
Starting at
$199
/month
- Localized employment agreements
- Payroll processing with statutory deductions
- Device provisioning and workspace support (optional)
- White-glove onboarding in 3–5 business days
- Dedicated account managers
- Fast, localised support (24-hour SLA)
- Optional services: background checks, equipment provisioning, and more
Manage Contractors
Starting at
$19
/month
- Payments in 70+ currencies
- Invoice tracking
- Expense management: For contractors to submit and get approvals
Trusted by businesses worldwide
Jon Santavy
Managing Partner, Simwell
Payoneer Workforce Management has been a game-changer for us, completely transforming the way we manage our global team. Payoneer Workforce Management’s digital onboarding has made our international payments as easy as our domestic ones. Payroll management that used to take hours is now error-free and takes just a few minutes.
Lavinia Davison
Global Head of Talent & Operations, OpenSolar
Payoneer Workforce Management, has been a key partner in our international expansion. Their seamless onboarding process and compliance expertise have allowed us to focus on our core mission which is to accelerate the world’s transition from fossil fuels to solar energy.
Brian Butcher
EVP, Corporate Development, PureRed
Payoneer Workforce Management made our team expansion possible, handling the complex onboarding and payroll processes across six different countries with ease. Their local expertise ensured our compliance, letting us focus on what we do best—serving our clients.
Bret Michaelsen
Human Resources Director, VRP Consulting
Payoneer Workforce Management’s solutions empowered us to scale our workforce globally with ease, ensuring timely payroll, compliance, and a seamless onboarding experience—all on one powerful platform.
Shaik Mohammed Shabaz
Head of Human Resources & Administration, Microsense
Payoneer Workforce Management simplified our contractor engagement from start to finish. Their platform covered onboarding, payments, and compliance, making our expansion into new markets practically frictionless.
Why do companies choose Payoneer Workforce Management to hire in Croatia?
Transparent, Flat Pricing
Starting at $199 for EOR with 100% transparency in the fee structure. Consistent cost regardless of seniority, role type, or team size
White-Glove Onboarding
Dedicated account manager for both you & the employees. Enjoy localized support across time zones
Additional Local Support
Background checks, device provisioning, and co-working access where possible
Deep Integrations
Integrate with 70+ tools across HRIS, accounting, and time-tracking. No process disruption. Just smooth operations
Mobile App
Stay in control wherever you are. The Payoneer Workforce Management app supports both employers and contractors
User-Friendly Interface
With an interface that’s clean and ready to go, Payoneer Workforce Management is designed for busy teams that dislike a steep learning curve
The all-in-one platform for global hiring
160+
Countries covered
70
Currencies for payroll
24×5
Dedicated Support
100%
Transparency in fees
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Payoneer Workforce Management’s solution in Croatia enables businesses to hire employees without setting up a local entity. The service covers employment contracts, payroll, statutory contributions, and compliance with local labor laws while you manage the day-to-day work.
This service pricing starts at $199/month per employee. Contractor management starts at $19/month.
No. Payoneer Workforce Management acts as the legal employer, allowing us to hire and pay employees in Croatia without incorporating locally.
We manage statutory benefits such as public health insurance, pension contributions, paid public holidays, annual leave, sick leave, and maternity/parental leave, along with optional benefits based on your needs.
Yes. The Employer of Record model is informally recognized in Croatia, with the EOR becoming the official employer for compliance, payroll, and HR administration.
What’s Payoneer Workforce Management’s typical onboarding timeline?
Onboarding timelines depend on document readiness and approvals, but we can typically prepare employment contracts, payroll, and statutory registrations within 3 to 5 business days.
Written employment contracts in Croatian are mandatory and must include job role, working hours, salary in Euro or HRK, leave entitlements, and termination terms in compliance with the Labor Act.
The information on this page reflects the details available at the time of publication. For the most up-to-date information, please consult a Payoneer Workforce Management representative or account executive. Skuad Pte Limited (a Payoneer group company) and its affiliates & subsidiaries shall provide EoR, AoR, and contractor management services.