Updated December 9th 2025

All About Remote Work in Croatia

Learn about hiring employees in Croatia for remote work and how Justworks EOR can make hiring and managing employees abroad easier.

Building a Remote Team in Croatia

Croatia offers a deep pool of remote-ready talent across industries like technology, engineering, and customer support. With a highly educated workforce and growing digital infrastructure, it's an attractive destination for building international teams. Justworks makes it easy to expand without getting bogged down in local HR complexities.

Here’s what we handle for you:

  • Navigating Croatian labor and remote work laws

  • Drafting compliant remote work contracts

  • Offering competitive benefits tailored to the local market

  • Supporting your team from onboarding to offboarding

With Justworks, you can scale confidently while staying compliant in Croatia.

Benefits of Hiring Remote Workers in Croatia

Croatia continues to grow as a remote work hub, supported by favorable labor regulations and a strong talent pool.

Skilled and Educated Workforce

Croatia has a highly educated workforce with strong skills in IT, language services, and finance. Many professionals are multilingual and have experience working with international teams.

Croatia has clear legal frameworks for remote work. These frameworks outline employer responsibilities and establish employee protections, including the right to disconnect. 

Digital Infrastructure and EU Access

Croatia offers solid internet coverage and is part of the EU, making data compliance and cross-border collaboration easier. Its central time zone also supports real-time work with both Eastern and Western teams.

Employee Rights for Remote Workers

Here are some key protections and regulations you should understand before hiring remote workers in Croatia.

This material has been prepared for informational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, legal or tax advice. If you have any legal or tax questions regarding this content or related issues, then you should consult with your professional legal or tax advisor.

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