Tax relief - Promotion of investment in tourism

Tax relief for investment in tourism.

Official name (HR): Uredba o poticanju ulaganja u sektoru turizma

Investments in tourism capacity and eligible amenities, new technologies and more sustainable, higher-quality operations.

60days to the deadline

The application is filed before the project starts. Awards under the scheme until 31 December 2026.

OpenReview updated October 2026.

Who it is for.

Enterprises in eligible tourism and hospitality activities, including large enterprises. Sector and location conditions apply.

Check the facility category and activity

What is incentivised.

Investments in tourism capacity and eligible amenities, new technologies and more sustainable, higher-quality operations.

Terms under a separate tourism scheme

Tax benefit.

Tax rate reduction of 50%, 75% or 100%, for up to 10 years, depending on the amount and type of investment. Maximum €7 million of aid per year.

Regional limits apply

Status and preparation.

Rolling applications, with notification before the investment starts. The current scheme provides for awards until 31 December 2026.

The award deadline is not the same as the application deadline

Eligible costs.

  • Investments in tourism capacity and eligible amenities, new technologies and more sustainable, higher-quality operations.

What to check before deciding.

  • Check the facility category and activity
  • Costs, the project start and other aid must comply with the instrument's rules.

How we prepare the project.

First we check the activity, the size of linked enterprises, the location, the costs and the start date. Then we align the budget, own funds and the evidence this instrument requires.

During preparation we agree the responsible people, documents and deadlines. After approval we track procurement, costs, reporting and indicators. See how we manage implementation.

  1. Eligibility check

    activity, company size, location, start date

  2. Budget and evidence

    costs, own funding, evidence

  3. Application

    responsible people, documents, deadlines

  4. Decision

    the competent authority decides on the award

  5. Implementation

    procurement, costs, reports, indicators

Sources and review date.

Reviewed: October 2026. The current call, its amendments and the official documentation prevail.

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