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When Possession Becomes Ownership – Acquisitive Prescription and Judicial Protection of Your Rights

You possess a certain item, movable or immovable, for a certain period of time, and you are interested in the legal conditions and the possibility of acquiring ownership of that item.

In this article, you will learn how long it takes for possession of an item to lead to acquiring ownership through acquisitive prescription, and how judicial practice confirms the application of these legal provision...

Why a Proof of Payment of the Purchase Price is Not Sufficient for Registering Ownership in the Republic of Croatia?

Foreign buyers, especially from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, often operate under the logical assumption: "If I have paid for the property – I am the owner." In the Croatian legal system, unfortunately, this is not sufficient.

Acquisition of Real Estate in the Republic of Croatia through the Transfer of Company Shares

International Will under Croatian Succession Law

Do you own property in Croatia but live in or are a citizen of another country? In such situations, an international will provides a reliable and internationally recognized solution and allows you to arrange your last will clearly, lawfully, and with effect beyond the borders of the Republic of Croatia.

This form of will is designed precisely for people who live, work, or own property in multiple...

Effective Debt Recovery in the EU – Enforcement and the European Order for Payment

Do you have a claim against a debtor in Croatia or another Member State of the European Union? Croatian law, in accordance with EU regulations, enables fast and effective debt recovery, even in cross-border situations.

Through enforcement proceedings and the European order for payment, foreign creditors can exercise their rights without lengthy court disputes and complex bureaucracy. With the corr...

Lease and Concession in Croatian Law – Legal Framework and Key Differences

Lease is a legal institute regulated by the Obligations Act (Official Gazette Nos. 35/05, 41/08, 125/11, 78/15, 29/18, 126/21, 114/22, 156/22, 145/23, 155/23; hereinafter: OA).

By a lease agreement, the lessor undertakes to deliver a specific thing to the lessee for use, while the lessee undertakes to pay the agreed rent.