Croatia proposes raising accommodation tax to €150 per bed in top zones

The proposed €150-per-bed floor

Croatia's government has proposed raising the annual flat-rate accommodation tax in its top-tier tourist zones from €100 to €150 per bed, with a second tier moving from €70 to €100 per bed. The figures apply to private hosts renting apartments, rooms and holiday homes registered for tourist accommodation.

Talks between finance officials and tourism-sector groups are ongoing and no enactment date has been set. A separate hospitality-law reform went through public consultation between April 17 and May 18, with finalization expected after feedback. Landlord groups and small operators are pushing to soften the increase.

Who feels the increase

Private accommodation owners carry the tax directly, calculated as the number of beds multiplied by the local flat-rate amount and paid quarterly. Hosts in coastal hotspots and high-demand islands sit in the top tier.

Higher hosting costs tend to flow into nightly rates, so tourists, slow travelers and expats booking registered private rentals could see prices rise. Digital nomads on Croatia's residence permit aren't taxed locally on foreign remote-work income, though they rent from the same market and face the same pass-through risk.

Tourists also pay a separate tourist tax set by local governments, which isn't affected by this proposal.

What hosts and renters should track

Hosts already registered for flat-rate income tax must:

• Submit a copy of the hospitality authorization to the local tax office within 8 days of approval
• Issue invoices and keep turnover records
• Pay the flat-rate tax quarterly based on bed count
• Check tourist board membership fees, which apply separately

Hosts dealing with EU-based taxpayers may trigger VAT-ID and reporting obligations. Croatian VAT can also apply to certain services received from non-EU suppliers.

Nomads applying through the digital nomad route still need health insurance, proof of remote work, sufficient funds, a clean criminal record and a Croatian address. Stays run up to 18 months and a new application can only be filed 6 months after the prior stay expires.

For broader visa updates across Europe and the full breakdown of fees, permits and host obligations, read our full Croatia guide for the complete picture.