Croatian Social Security
Our tax guide for freelance contractors working in Croatia
Social security contributions are levied on income from employment in Croatia only. Employers must contribute 17.2% of gross employment income whilst employees must contribute 20% of gross employment income. In 2008, the maximum base for social security contributions borne by the employee was HRK 502’200 (approx GBP 54’600) per year. The minimum base depends on the type of the employment and ranges from HRK 2’441.25 (approx GBP 266) to HRK 11’160 (GBP 1’215) per month.