Work and business

Employment, trades and starting a business

Opening a craft businessFind out how to choose a craft-business type, prepare conditions and register through START, e-Obrt or the competent administrative authority.Downloading an electronic employment recordDownload HZMO’s official electronic record of your employment status through e-Citizens.Issuing or changing a tax card – PKRequest a tax card or update details for personal allowance and municipality or city allocation through ePorezna.Registering as unemployedRegister with HZZ to actively seek work and use Employment Service support, online or in person.Unemployment benefitCheck whether you meet conditions and apply to HZZ for unemployment benefit within the deadline after employment or self-employment ends.Establishing a limited liability company or simple limited liability companyChoose a company form, prepare founder details and register the business through START or with a notary public.Closing a craft businessDeregister a craft business from the Craft Register and then close tax, insurance and other business obligations.Registering for the VAT systemCheck whether registration is mandatory or voluntary registration is worthwhile, then apply to the Tax Administration.HZZ self-employment supportBefore registering a business, prepare a business plan and apply for the current HZZ self-employment support, available until 30 September 2026 or until funds are exhausted.Registering an employee for pension and health insuranceBefore work starts, register an employee with HZMO and check the linked registration for compulsory health insurance.