Doing Business with Croatia

Croatia was among the most prosperous and industrialized areas of the former Yugoslavia. The Croatian economy emerged from its mild recession in 2000 with tourism the main factor, but structural unemployment remains a key negative. The government's policy of conciliation has allowed Croatia to improve its international relations and to have closer ties with Western Europe. The active policy of banks and industry restructuring is likely to continue to strengthen the economy. Covering all aspects of investing in or trading with Croatia, this book provides an appraisal of the new economic and investment climate, an up-date on market potential in the key sectors, and unique "best practice" advice.1: The business context: Economic Performance and Outlook, and the EU, The Foreign Investment Regime, Corporate Intelligence and Business Risk, The Legal Framework, Privatization and the Legal Environment for Reform, Alternative Corporate Structures, Agency, Distribution and Franchise Agreements, Employment Law Intellectual Property, Dispute Resolution, The Banking System and Capital Markets, Accountancy and Audit, Business Taxation, Trade Finance, Investment Banking and Joint Ventures. 2: Sector profiles. 3: Case studies