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Free zone

The Port of Split Free Zone within the Vranjic-Solin Basin — tax and customs benefits for the manufacture, processing and storage of goods.

Today the Port of Split ranks first in Croatia for passenger traffic and third for cargo traffic — just behind the ports of Rijeka and Ploče.

Thanks to its geographical position, its hinterland and the large number of inhabited islands along the coast, the Port of Split has always focused on passenger and cargo traffic. The port's favourable position on the Adriatic, which reaches deep into the heart of Europe, has influenced the development of transport infrastructure towards Split.

Because of this importance, its location in the transport network and the transport development guidelines of the time, the Split Customs Zone was established in 1988. To develop business and investment in port infrastructure — driven by the tax and customs benefits provided by the Zakon o slobodnim zonama (Free Zones Act) — the Port of Split Authority brought the existing customs zones into line with the Act by establishing the Port of Split Free Zone.

Establishment

From customs zone to free zone

1988

Split Customs Zone

The Split Customs Zone was established in response to the port's importance and location in the transport network.

10 Dec
1998

Government approval

The Government of the Republic of Croatia adopted a decision approving the establishment of the Port of Split Free Zone by the Port of Split Authority.

4 Dec
2000

Decision of the Ministry of Economy

A decision of the Ministry of Economy confirmed that the conditions for the Port of Split Free Zone to begin operating had been met.

1 Jan
2001

Start of operations

The Port of Split Free Zone began operating.

Area

Two parts within the Vranjic-Solin Basin

259,900 m²
land area — from Cape Stinice to the boundary of the Split and Solin cadastral municipalities
24,000 m²
sea area of the Port of Split Free Zone

The Port of Split Free Zone covers part of the land and sea areas of the port and lies entirely within the Vranjic-Solin Basin.

Activities

What can be done in the Free Zone

manufacture of goods
processing of goods
storage of goods
wholesale trade
strategic business support activities
establishment of technology, research and innovation centres
provision of services (except banking and other financial services, and insurance and reinsurance of property and persons)

In accordance with the Zakon o slobodnim zonama (Free Zones Act) · Official Gazette NN 44/96, 78/99, 127/00, 92/05, 85/08, 148/13

Doing business in the Free Zone

For terms of use, leasing of premises and tax benefits, please contact the Port of Split Authority.

Contact the Port Authority Vranjic-Solin Basin