Business Corruption in Croatia

Corruption, political patronage and inefficient bureaucracy are among the challenges companies may face when doing business in Croatia. Corruption and bribery are especially prevalent in politics, public procurement, and the building and construction sector. In the course of Croatia's EU accession in 2013, the past few years have witnessed a major anti-corruption crackdown with several high-profile arrests. The primary legal framework regulating corruption and bribery is contained in the Criminal Code and the Corporate Criminal Liability Act , which make individuals and companies criminally liable for corrupt practices including active and passive bribery, money laundering and abuse of functions . Facilitation payments are prohibited, and gifts may be considered illegal depending on their value or intent. C ompanies report that gifts in the form of drinks or food are common bribes and occasionally help to get things done.

November 2015
GAN Integrity Solutions