Croatia registry entity search
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How do I find the right registered entity in Croatia?
A registry entity search in Croatia identifies which specific legal entity you are dealing with when a name is shared across several. Sudski registar distinguishes them by registration number, entity type (d.o.o. (Društvo s ograničenom odgovornošću), d.d. (Dioničko društvo), j.d.o.o. (Jednostavno d.o.o.)) and registered address.
Step-by-step
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Search the name and expect several hits
Groups commonly register holding, trading and dormant entities under near-identical names. The first result is not necessarily the one you are dealing with.
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Disambiguate by registration number
The registration number is unique. If a counterparty cannot give you theirs, that is itself informative.
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Compare entity type and address
Where the number is unavailable, entity type (d.o.o. (Društvo s ograničenom odgovornošću), d.d. (Dioničko društvo), j.d.o.o. (Jednostavno d.o.o.)) and registered address usually separate the candidates.
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Record which entity you chose
Contracts are with an entity, not a brand. Note the registration number you verified so later checks look at the same record.
Frequently asked questions
Why do several Croatia entities share the same name?
Groups register separate legal entities — holding, operating, dormant — under closely related names. Sudski registar treats each as a distinct entity with its own registration number.
How do I tell which entity I am contracting with?
By registration number. Ask the counterparty for it, then confirm that exact number on Sudski registar. Name alone is not sufficient.
Is entity search on Sudski registar free?
Yes — search and the public entity record are free and need no account.
Does the biggest entity in the results matter most?
No. What matters is the entity named on your contract or invoice. A dormant shell and a trading company in the same group look similar in a name search and carry very different risk.
What is a d.o.o.?
d.o.o. (Društvo s ograničenom odgovornošću) is Croatia's limited liability company. Minimum share capital is HRK 20,000 (about €2,650). The simplified j.d.o.o. variant can be formed with just HRK 10 (about €1.30).
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Is the Croatia company register free to search?
Yes. Basic company lookups on the Sudski registar are free — you can search by company name or registration number, view legal status, registered address and (usually) directors at no cost. Some jurisdictions charge a small fee only for downloading full filed documents.
What is the official Croatia business registry?
The Sudski registar is the official public register of companies incorporated in Croatia. It is operated by the government and is the primary source cited on this page — https://sudreg.pravosudje.hr.
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