Croatia
Posting
to Croatia – A1 Registration & Posted Workers Directive (PWD)
Is your company sending an employee to Croatia to perform work?
Then it is always required to apply for A1 registration via Virk.dk.
An approved A1 certificate documents that the employee remains covered by Danish social security during the posting.
The advantage of A1 registration is that the process is standardized regardless of the destination – you always know that and how to apply.
The same does not apply to the Posted Workers Directive (PWD), where rules, requirements, and procedures vary from country to country, making the process much more complex and time-consuming.
What is the Posted Workers Directive (PWD)?
The Posted Workers Directive (PWD) is an EU framework designed to protect the rights of employees who are temporarily sent to work in another EU country.
By completing a PWD registration, your company demonstrates compliance with Croatian employment legislation and any applicable collective agreements. This includes key areas such as:
Working hours, rest periods, and break regulations
Health and safety standards in the workplace
Rules on holidays, paid leave, and public days off
Minimum wage levels and mandatory allowances
Certain tax-related obligations and reporting requirements
And so on…
Proper registration under the PWD not only helps avoid legal and financial penalties but also ensures fair treatment for posted employees while they work in Croatia.
When is an employee considered posted to Croatia?
An employee can be considered posted to Croatia if they are temporarily sent by their employer to perform work in Croatia, while remaining employed in their home country. This often applies in situations where:
The employee is sent to carry out a specific task or project for a client or business partner based in Croatia.
The posting is facilitated through a temporary staffing agency or similar intermediary arrangement.
The employee is seconded internally within a group of companies – for example, from a parent company to a subsidiary or branch in Croatia.
What information is required for PWD registration?
To complete a proper PWD registration in Croatia, the company or HR department must gather and document a range of information to ensure compliance with local labour laws and the requirements under the Posted Workers Directive (PWD). This includes, but is not limited to:
- Applicable minimum wage and overtime regulations
- Working hours, breaks, and rest periods
- Holiday and leave rules
- Local requirements for employment conditions and documentation