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Croatia Taxes Profits, Hikes Rental Fees; Landlords Protest

5/29/2026

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Tomislav Coric unveiled on May 28 2026 a package that taxes profits exceeding three-year average by 15 % at a 50 % rate and sets accommodation fees at €150 and €100.
Small Landlords, led by Hana Matic, called the hike arrogant after a 500 % increase last year.
The Independent Croatian Trade Unions welcomed the tax but warned costs should not fall on workers via wage freezes, which former Prime Minister Jadranka Kosor said signals belt-tightening.

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Tomislav Coric unveiled on May 28 2026 a package that taxes profits exceeding three-year average by 15 % at a 50 % rate and sets accommodation fees at €150 and €100.
Small Landlords, led by Hana Matic, called the hike arrogant after a 500 % increase last year.
The Independent Croatian Trade Unions welcomed the tax but warned costs should not fall on workers via wage freezes, which former Prime Minister Jadranka Kosor said signals belt-tightening.