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Post by holdenmt on Feb 17, 2017 5:52:18 GMT 1
My HR citizenship was effective Dec. 7, 2016. I worked at it for six years (with some interruptions) and now I am wondering whether it was worth it (kind of). I inquired with the consulate, thinking there might be some kind of ceremony - appears not. More practically, I thought I would be given a passport or ID card. I understand that I would only get the latter if I live there, but...no passport? Apparently I have to apply for it - so, do I want it? Are there any advantages? I'm stumped because I thought that once one has Croatian citizenship, one must use one's HR passport.
Also, I bought property in early 2015 with a company that I established there and have been renting it out. I paid the awful 5% property tax when I bought it. I know that I have to pay that again (down to 4% at least) but frankly am wondering if (1) I have to now close down the company and (2) whether it isn't better to keep it for the ten years that I have amortization, and then close the company.
My other important concern is about health insurance. The person writing from the consulate made it sound like the only way I could get it would be if I am employed somewhere...
Thank you!
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Post by crojoe on Feb 17, 2017 12:22:16 GMT 1
Very few countries have a ceremony or require a person to swear to some oath. Citizenship don't mean you get a passport.. you have to apply for that and pay for it. You should get an ID card but might have to pay a few Kuna for that. I can't tell if you live in Croatia or abroad? Are you of Croatian decent? I believe you can put your company into a dormant state, but if you have money going through it as you rent, then that will not be possible. As you want to transfer from business to personal ownership of the property then sadly you will most likely have to pay the 4%. But worth it in the long run. In Croatia you do have to pay for health insurance ... it's not free. So much depends on what your plans are, if you plane to live in HR most of the time or just visit. Good luck!
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Post by prkbrk on Feb 18, 2017 15:59:13 GMT 1
Do you live or plan to live mainly in Croatia?
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