Business
The Companies Act, the simple d.o.o. and court-registry incorporation
Company law follows the Companies Act in the German tradition, with the d.o.o. (limited liability company) dominant and a simplified j.d.o.o. for very small ventures. Companies are registered in the court register, with online formation available.
Key rules
- A d.o.o. requires minimum share capital of EUR 2,500; the simplified j.d.o.o. needs only EUR 1.
- Registration is in the commercial court register, with publication of key data.
- Management board members owe duties of care and can be liable for late insolvency filing.
Governing law
- Companies Act (Zakon o trgovačkim društvima)
- Bankruptcy Act (Stečajni zakon)
In practice
The START platform allows electronic incorporation, but a notarised deed is still needed for most non-standard articles.