Acquisition of Real Estate in the Republic of Croatia through the Transfer of Company Shares
In the daily practice of a law firm, we are increasingly faced with client requests that are more complex and require a comprehensive approach in the realization of business ventures.
More and more frequently, clients acquire real estate not through a direct purchase of the property, but by acquiring shares in companies that own the real estate. In practice, it is common for a company to develop a residential or tourist property and, after a certain period of time, offer it on the market through the transfer of company shares.
The favorable tax treatment of such transactions for the seller, particularly after the expiration of two years from the acquisition of the shares, makes these business models increasingly common in legal practice. However, when representing a buyer in such transactions, it is essential to conduct thorough economic and legal due diligence of the company being acquired, which requires continuous learning and professional development in the relevant fields.
Professional expertise, ongoing specialization, and experience in conducting complex transactions ensure the secure and efficient execution of the transaction in the best interest of our clients.
