Conclusion of a Preliminary Real Estate Sale Agreement and the Legal Effects of a Deposit – Normative Framework, Contractual Structure, and Risks
By Josip Perkušić, Attorney at Law, Zagreb A preliminary real estate sale agreement (pre-contract) constitutes a binding undertaking by the seller and the buyer to conclude a definitive sale and purchase agreement in the future, with its essential elements agreed in advance. Its legal nature derives from the general provisions of the Croatian Obligations […]
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW – A STRATEGIC APPROACH TO PROTECTION AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
By Josip Perkušić, Attorney-at-Law in Zagreb In the contemporary business environment, intellectual property constitutes one of the fundamental assets of any entrepreneurial undertaking. A brand, the visual identity of a product, innovative design, and business know-how often represent the decisive factors between success and failure in the marketplace. For this reason, timely and professionally managed […]
New Croatian Foreign Investment Screening Regime – What Foreign Investors Need to Know
By Josip Perkušić, Attorney-at-Law in Zagreb In November 2025, the Republic of Croatia introduced the Foreign Investment Screening Act, establishing a mandatory system of prior review for certain foreign investments. The purpose of the Act is not to restrict capital flows, but to safeguard national security and public order, while ensuring alignment with the […]
Steps in Establishing a Company – Part 2
By: Josip Perkušić, Attorney-at-Law in Zagreb This professional article provides a detailed overview of the second phase of the company incorporation procedure, i.e., the stage following the submission of a duly completed application for registration containing all elements described in the previous professional article (See: https://odvjetnik-josipperkusic.hr/en/steps-in-establishing-a-company-in-croatia-part-i/). At this stage, the competent commercial court issues […]
Steps in Establishing a Company in Croatia – Part I
By Josip Perkušić, Attorney-at-Law in Zagreb Establishing a company in Croatia, although theoretically designed to be a straightforward and predictable process, often proves to be a challenging procedure in practice, both for domestic and foreign entrepreneurs. Procedural and administrative obstacles along the way can, however, be efficiently avoided through timely preparation and professional legal […]