How to start a SUP, kayak, jet ski or boat rental in Croatia
Thinking of renting out SUPs, kayaks, jet skis or boats in Croatia? Here is what we found — 43 points, each linked to the text it comes from and checked on 17 October 2026 — plus what we could not confirm yet and who decides (8 official bodies).
Registering the business
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The usual vehicles are a sole-trader craft business (obrt) or a limited company (d.o.o. or the simplified j.d.o.o.). The government START portal lets you register either one online in a single procedure. That covers the court register or the Craft Register, plus the tax register.
Original wording
“Uz obvezan upis društva u sudski registar i Registar poslovnih subjekata (Državni zavod za statistiku) ili upis obrta u Obrtni registar i registar poreznih obveznika (Porezna uprava)”
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A sole-trader obrt can also be started online through the government e-Obrt service, without visiting an office.
Original wording
“Online iniciranje postupka osnivanja novog obrta”
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VAT (PDV): an obrtnik must register in the VAT register once the previous calendar year's taxable supplies exceed EUR 60,000. You may also opt in voluntarily when you start, before your first supply.
Original wording
“Obrtnik je obveznik poreza na dodanu vrijednost ako isporučuje dobra i obavlja usluge čija je vrijednost u prethodnoj kalendarskoj godini (nakon odbitka vrijednosti isporuka koje su oslobođene plaćanja PDV-a veća od 60.000,00 eura.”
Permits to rent out watercraft
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Renting out craft from a beach or shore requires a 'dozvola na pomorskom dobru' (maritime-domain permit) under the Maritime Domain and Seaports Act (NN 83/2023). From 2023 this permit replaced the old 'koncesijsko odobrenje'. Every year, by 1 February, the municipality publishes a public tender for the micro-locations listed in its Maritime Domain Management Plan.
Original wording
“Na temelju Plana upravljanja pomorskim dobrom iz članka 39. stavka 1. ovoga Zakona izvršno tijelo jedinice lokalne samouprave dužno je do 1. veljače tekuće godine objaviti javni natječaj za dodjelu dozvola na pomorskom dobru”
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The permit goes only to a business entity already registered for the activity it bids for. It is issued for 2 to 5 years and covers only activities and uses of 'lesser significance' (larger uses need a concession). The municipal council decides, and the mayor (or the port authority or nature-park director) issues the decision. Appeals go to the Ministry.
Original wording
“(4) Dozvola na pomorskom dobru može se dati gospodarskom subjektu koji je registriran za obavljanje gospodarske djelatnosti za koju je podnio ponudu na javnom natječaju.”
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Permit holders may operate only within the scope and area set in the permit. They may not let third parties run the activity. Renting out the craft themselves (najam, posudba) is expressly allowed.
Original wording
“(3) Zabrana iz stavka 2. ovoga članka ne odnosi se na najam, posudbu i sl. samih sredstava kojima se obavlja djelatnost iz dozvole na pomorskom dobru.”
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Minimum annual permit fees are set by the Government Decree on activity types and minimum fees (Uredba, NN 16/24), as quoted in a 2024 municipal tender: EUR 1,000 per jet ski, EUR 800 per motorboat, EUR 100 per human-powered craft (SUP, kayak, pedalo) or sail/surf board, and EUR 200 for an equipment storage unit. Tenders are competitive, so actual fees can be higher.
Original wording
“1. 1.000,00 eura po plovilu na vodomlazni pogon 2. 800,00 eura po plovilu na motorni pogon 3. 100,00 eura po plovilu pogonjenom ljudskom snagom, odnosno dasci za jedrenje ili jahanje na valovima”
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In practice the harbour master (lučka kapetanija) attaches special conditions to jet ski and motorboat rental permits. In this municipal example the permit is valid only together with the Harbour Master Zadar conditions. Harbour master inspectors fix the starting position on site, at least 50 m from the beach barrier.
Original wording
“dozvola važi samo uz obvezu primjene posebnih uvjeta izdanih od Lučke kapetanije Zadar.”
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Renting out brodice (including jet skis) or yachts, with or without crew, is 'charter' activity under the Charter Ordinance (NN 42/2017). Each rented craft must be registered for commercial use (gospodarska namjena), be technically fit and carry third-party liability insurance.
Original wording
“1. mora biti registrirano za gospodarsku namjenu u državi pripadnosti”
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Before renting out any craft, the charter company must apply in writing to the Ministry for user access to the central crew and passenger database. The application lists the company's OIB/VAT ID, the responsible persons, all craft and their documents, and the berth or guest-reception location.
Original wording
“(1) Prije početka davanja na korištenje plovila, charter kompanija je dužna Ministarstvu podnijeti pisani zahtjev za dodjelu korisničkog prava rada na centralnoj bazi podataka”
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The company must have a guest-reception area that it owns, leases or uses under a concession approval. It must also appoint at least one employed or contracted person responsible for the craft's technical condition, for handovers and for supporting guests while they are out. A company that only rents (no overnight stays) is exempt from the electronic crew/passenger list and tourist-tax duties.
Original wording
“3. imati prostorom za prihvat gostiju u vlasništvu, zakupu ili ga koristiti temeljem koncesijskog odobrenja”
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Commercial jet skis must have a remote stop operable from shore. Under the Boats Ordinance (NN 13/2020, Annex 10 pt 3.1.80) they also need an electronic control system that caps speed at 5 kn to and from the permitted polygon (set by the concession or permit) and when crossing its boundary. The harbour master must test the system before rentals start. The deadline was five years from entry into force, i.e. early 2025.
Original wording
“Elektronski sustav mora zadovoljavati standarde proizvođača i biti testiran prije obavljanja aktivnosti iznajmljivanja plovila na vodomlazni pogon od strane ovlaštene osobe lučke kapetanije odnosno ispostave.”
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From the text of the Uredba itself (NN 16/2024, amended NN 48/2026, in force 16.5.2026): the minimum annual fee in a maritime-domain permit tender is EUR 1,000 per jet ski, EUR 800 per motor craft, and EUR 100 per human-powered craft (kayak, SUP, pedalo) or sail/surf board. The permit must state the number and types of craft and mark the exact open space where they are kept, or give the right to a temporary pontoon of up to 15 m². Read from the zakon.hr reproduction of the NN text, because narodne-novine.nn.hr timed out on 17.10.2026; official URL: https://narodne-novine.nn.hr/clanci/sluzbeni/2024_02_16_274.html
Original wording
“Minimalna godišnja naknada kod raspisa javnog natječaja za dodjelu dozvola na pomorskom dobru za obavljanje djelatnosti iznajmljivanja plovila iznosi: 1. 1.000,00 eura po plovilu na vodomlazni pogon 2. 800,00 eura po plovilu na motorni pogon 3. 100,00 eura po plovilu pogonjenom ljudskom snagom [...] Dozvolom na pomorskom dobru za obavljanje djelatnosti iznajmljivanja plovila mora se odrediti broj i vrstu plovila kojima se djelatnost smije obavljati te točno označen otvoreni prostor za smještaj pl”
Your duties as an operator
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The mandatory equipment for rental boats and jet skis is set by the Pravilnik o brodicama, čamcima i jahtama (NN 13/2020, tables replaced by NN 52/2020): Annex 10, Table 4.2-2, which covers commercial boats including recreational craft for hire. The VesselSOS Kit Finder covers it (https://vesselsos.com/kit-finder/).
Original wording
“Tablica 4.2-2 Oprema brodica za gospodarsku i javnu namjenu (obuhvaća i brodice za sport i rekreaciju u svrhu iznajmljivanja)”
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Jet skis need a kill cord (safety wrist lanyard) attached to the driver while under way, and everyone aboard must wear a lifejacket and a safety helmet.
Original wording
“Osobe koje se nalaze na osobnom plovilu na vodomlazni pogon moraju imati na sebi prsluke za spašavanje i sigurnosne kacige.”
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Customer handover and briefing are mandatory. Staff must check the skipper's competence, hand over the craft's documents, test equipment, and explain basic safety and anti-pollution rules, SAR and emergency numbers, the accident procedure and weather warnings. A handover record signed by both sides is kept in two copies: one aboard, one at the office.
Original wording
“1. provjeru osposobljenosti zapovjednika plovila 2. predaju svih valjanih isprava i dokumenata plovila 3. provjeru ispravnosti rada brodskih uređaja i opreme 4. upoznavanje s osnovnim pravilima sigurnosti plovidbe i sprječavanja onečišćenja mora”
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The following must stay aboard the rented craft: proof of seaworthiness, proof of the skipper's competence, proof of third-party liability insurance and the handover record. For rental-only craft the invoice must be aboard too.
Original wording
“(4) Na plovilu koje se iznajmljuju krajnjem korisniku, bez pružanja usluge smještaja, mora se nalaziti i račun izdan sukladno posebnim propisima.”
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Speed limit: within 300 m of the coast, in narrow channels and at harbour and anchorage approaches, all craft must go no faster than 8 knots (Maritime Navigation Safety Ordinance, NN 52/2025, in force 29.3.2025, art. 50).
Original wording
“(1) U području do 300 m od obale, u uskim kanalima, na prilazima luka i sidrišta svi plovni objekti dužni su ploviti posebnom pažnjom brzinom ne većom od 8 čvorova”
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Motorboats and jet skis may plane only more than 300 m from the coast, and only where planing is not prohibited. The harbour master may set extra local speed limits, published on charts and the Ministry website.
Original wording
“(2) Motorne brodice i brodice na mlazni pogon (skuteri, jet ski, brodica na zračnom jastuku i sl.) mogu ploviti s hidrodinamičkim uzgonom, odnosno glisirati samo na udaljenosti većoj od 300 metara od obale”
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Craft under 15 m may not come within 50 m of the coast, except when entering or leaving port, anchoring or berthing, and then only at reduced speed. They also may not come within 50 m of the fence of a managed bathing area. Motorised personal craft may not go within 50 m of the shore.
Original wording
“– plovni objekti duljine manje od 15 metara na udaljenost manju od 50 metara.”
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SUPs, kayaks, pedalos and other 'osobna plovila' may be used from sunrise to sunset within 300 m of the shore, but not inside a managed bathing area. Pedalos and SUPs are the exception and are allowed there. They may go beyond 300 m only if the organiser or renter provides an escort by a suitable motorised craft.
Original wording
“(7) Iznimno od stavka 4. ovoga članka, osobna plovila mogu samostalno ili organizirano ploviti i na udaljenostima većim od 300 metara od obale, ukoliko organizator, iznajmljivač ili nositelj takve aktivnosti osiguraju pratnju odgovarajućim plovnim objektom na mehanički pogon.”
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Jet skis may navigate only in navigation area IIIc (up to 1 NM from the mainland or island coast), within Croatian internal waters and territorial sea. Rental boats up to 5 m hull length and 5 kW may navigate only in areas IIIc and IV (ports, bays, river mouths).
Original wording
“(4) Osobno plovilo na vodomlazni pogon može ploviti isključivo u području plovidbe IIIc uz ograničenje na plovidbu unutarnjim morskim vodama i teritorijalnom moru Republike Hrvatske.”
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Example harbour master conditions for a jet ski rental site show a typical launch corridor. A buoyed 'funnel' runs from the start position out to sea: base on shore at least 10 m wide, mouth markers at least 50 m apart, at most 100 m long. Planing and swimming are banned inside it, and rentals run from sunrise to sunset only.
Original wording
“Baza uz obalu područja odobrenog uplovljavanja/isplovljavanja širine je ne manje od 10 metara, udaljenost između posebnih oznaka na morskom ulazu ne manje od 50 m, a dužina područja od obale do ulaza u područje najviše 100 metara.”
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When a jet ski or fast boat tows a skier or parasailer, communication between the craft and a responsible person at the base must be ensured.
Original wording
“3.1.83. Za plovila iz točki 3.1.80 i 3.1.81 kada povlače skijaša ili padobranca mora se osigurati komunikacija između plovila i odgovorne osobe u bazi.”
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Accidents must be reported to the harbour master: a maritime accident (nesreća) without delay, and an incident (nezgoda) within 12 hours. The report uses the form published on the Ministry website.
Original wording
“dužni su u roku ne duljem od 12 sati od trenutka nezgode ili od trenutka saznanja o pomorskoj ili plovidbenoj nezgodi, prijaviti istu lučkoj kapetaniji ili ispostavi.”
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Weather limits: the harbour master or the Croatian Register of Shipping may restrict a boat's navigation in certain weather conditions or for a set period. The restriction is written on the boat's registration certificate.
Original wording
“(3) U području plovidbe iz stavka 1. ovoga članka lučka kapetanija ili Hrvatski registar brodova može ograničiti plovidbu brodice ili jahte u određenim vremenskim uvjetima odnosno za određeno vremensko razdoblje.”
Customer age and licence rules
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Boat-operator licence rules (voditelj brodice A/B/C) still come from the 2005 Pravilnik o brodicama i jahtama. The 2020 Boats Ordinance kept its Chapter IX (crew qualifications) and Chapter X (minimum crew) in force until separate regulations replace them.
Original wording
“Glave IX. POSADA BRODICE (članci 49., 50., 51., 52., 53., 54., 55., 56., 57., 58., 59., 60., 61., 62., 63., 64., 65., 66., 67., 68., 68.a, 68.b, 68.c, 68.d, 68.e)”
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Licence categories and minimum ages: category A from age 15 (personal boats up to 7 m and 15 kW/20 HP, close-to-shore areas IIIa–IV), category B from age 16 (the broadest category for leisure/tourist boating), and category C from age 18 with a medical check and a mandatory course.
Original wording
“voditelj brodice kategorije A može upravljati brodicom za osobne potrebe dužine do 7 metara i snage porivnog uređaja do 15kW, odnosno do 20 KS i to u gore opisanom području plovidbe III.a, III.b, III.c i IV.”
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Any boat with an engine over 15 kW (which includes most jet skis) must be driven by a category B holder who is at least 18 years old, even though category B itself can be obtained at 16.
Original wording
“(3) Iznimno od odredbe stavka 1. i 2. ovoga članka brodica snage porivnog uređaja veće od 15 kW mora imati osobu koja upravlja brodicom osposobljenu za voditelja brodice kategorije B koji mora imati najmanje 18 godina života.”
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Boats rented out without crew follow the minimum-crew and licence rules for personal-use boats. In other words, the renter must personally hold the licence the boat requires.
Original wording
“Na brodice koje se iznajmljuju bez posade primjenjuju se odredbe o najmanjem broju članova posade i njihovoj osposobljenosti koje se odnose na brodice za osobne potrebe.”
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For jet skis, harbour master rental conditions require the driver to hold a category B boat-operator certificate. The renter must check that the customer holds the right certificate before renting out the craft.
Original wording
“V odenim skuterom mogu upravljati samo osobe koje posjeduju uvjerenje za voditelja brodice kategorije B. Fizička ili pravna osoba dužna je prije iznajmljivanja vodenog skutera provjeriti da li najmoprimac posjeduje odgovarajuće uvjerenje za upravljanje vodenim skuterom.”
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There is no general licence-free category for small motorboats. A 2023 legal analysis notes that every motor craft, even one of 5 kW or less, requires at least a category A certificate. Craft-sector associations criticise this burden on small-boat renters.
Original wording
“Pravilnik o brodicama i jahtama, za upravljanje svakim motornim plovilom, čak i onime snage motora do 5kW, traži Uvjerenje o osposobljenosti voditelja brodice kategorije A.”
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Rowing boats (brodice na vesla) for personal use may be handled by anyone older than 12.
Original wording
“(4) Brodicom za osobne potrebe na vesla može upravljati osoba starija od 12 godina.”
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On any boat that can exceed 20 knots, everyone aboard must wear a lifejacket while under way unless they are in an enclosed space.
Original wording
“Sve osobe na brodicama čija brzina prelazi 20 čvorova moraju za vrijeme plovidbe nositi prsluke za spašavanje osim ako se nalaze u zatvorenom prostoru.”
Insurance
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Required by law: every boat or yacht with total engine power over 15 kW sailing in Croatian waters must hold valid liability insurance under the compulsory transport insurance law.
Original wording
“Sve domaće i strane brodice, čamci i jahte ukupne snage porivnog uređaja veće od 15 kW, koje plove u unutarnjim morskim vodama, teritorijalnom moru i unutarnjim vodama Republike Hrvatske moraju imati valjanu policu o osiguranju od odgovornosti”
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Required by law for rentals: every chartered or rented craft, whatever its power, must hold third-party liability insurance that covers incidents in Croatian internal waters and territorial sea. Proof of it must be handed over and kept aboard.
Original wording
“5. mora posjedovati policu osiguranja od odgovornosti za štete trećim osobama koja pokriva i štetne događaje na području unutarnjih morskih voda i teritorijalnog mora Republike Hrvatske.”
Registering and marking the craft
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A 'brodica' (registrable boat) is a seagoing craft with a hull longer than 2.5 m and up to 15 m, or with total engine power over 5 kW, carrying at most 12 passengers. Canoes, kayaks, gondolas, pedalos, sailboards and surfboards are excluded. Jet skis are brodice regardless of length.
Original wording
“2) brodica jest plovni objekt namijenjen za plovidbu morem koji je ovlašten prevoziti najviše 12 putnika, čija je duljina trupa veća od 2,5 metra, a manja ili jednaka 15 metara, ili ukupne snage porivnih uređaja veća od 5 kW;”
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SUPs, kayaks, canoes, pedalos, windsurf and kite boards, e-foils and similar 'osobna plovila' do not have to be registered.
Original wording
“osobno plovilo je sredstvo, uređaj ili naprava namijenjena za kretanje nad morem, pod morem i na moru, bez obzira na vrstu pogona, za koje ne postoji obveza upisa u upisnik brodova (kanu, kajak, gondola, pedalina, daska za veslanje”
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Motorboats and jet skis are registered with the harbour master (lučka kapetanija). A basic survey comes before entry in the register, and the boat then receives a registration certificate (Upisni list). Rental boats are registered as commercial-use boats (gospodarska namjena for hire), with their own documentation list (EU declaration of conformity, engine declaration, noise report).
Original wording
“Uz zahtjev za upis nove brodice/čamca za gospodarsku namjenu (za iznajmljivanje) podnositelj zahtjeva dužan je dostaviti sljedeću dokumentaciju:”
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Recurring surveys: commercial-use boats (including rental boats) up to 20 years old are surveyed afloat every 2 years and out of the water every 4 years. Boats over 20 years old have every survey out of the water. Surveys are carried out by the harbour master for a fee, within 3 months either side of the registration anniversary.
Original wording
“1. svake dvije godine za brodice/čamce za gospodarske namjene i javne brodice/čamce;”
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Marking: commercial-use boats must show a maximum permitted waterline mark (150 x 15 mm) on both sides. Inflatables must instead display the maximum number of persons in a visible place.
Original wording
“4. brodice namijenjene za gospodarske svrhe moraju imati na bokovima s vanjske strane brodice obilježenu oznaku najviše dopuštene vodne linije dimenzija 150 x 15 [mm].”
Season
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The legal bathing season on sea beaches runs from 1 June to 15 September unless the county assembly extends it. Bathing-water quality is monitored from 15 May to 30 September (Decree on bathing sea quality, NN 73/2008; amendments not checked).
Original wording
“(1) Sezona kupanja na morskim plažama je razdoblje od 1. lipnja do 15. rujna, ako ovisno o vremenskim prilikama i mjesnim običajima, predstavničko tijelo županije ne donese odluku da sezona kupanja traje duže.”
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Permit cycle: if a municipality does not publish its maritime-domain permit tender by 1 February, it is deemed to issue no permits that year. Operators should therefore watch local tenders in January.
Original wording
“(2) Ako izvršno tijelo jedinice lokalne samouprave odnosno ravnatelj javne ustanove za zaštićene dijelove prirode odnosno ravnatelj državne ili županijske lučke uprave ne objave javni natječaj u roku iz stavka 1. ovoga članka, smatra se da u tekućoj godini neće davati dozvole na pomorskom dobru.”
Not confirmed yet
What the research could not confirm from an official text. Ask before you rely on it.
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The current consolidated text of the 2005 Pravilnik o brodicama i jahtama, Chapters IX/X (licence categories, ages, power thresholds). The 2005 original and the 2006 amendment (NN 57/2006, which raised category A to 7 m / 15 kW) were read. Later amendments (NN 3/08, 18/09, 56/10, 97/12, 137/13, 17/19, 8/20) were not checked.
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The NN 144/2021 amendment to the Pravilnik o brodicama, čamcima i jahtama (cited by IUS-INFO). Any changes after NN 52/2020 to Annex 10 (jet ski electronic-system deadline, rental zones, Table 4.2-2) are unconfirmed.
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Any licence-free option for renting small motorboats (e.g. ≤5 kW). The 2005 rule requiring category A for ≤5 kW craft (old art. 5) seems to have been repealed in 2020, but IUS-INFO (2023) still states category A is required. Needs confirmation with the Ministry or a harbour master.
Check with Harbour Master Offices (Lučke kapetanije) — under the Ministry
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A nationwide rule on which licence category jet skis need. Category B comes from harbour master conditions for one site (Jasenice/Zadar), and the 18+ rule from the >15 kW provision.
Check with Harbour Master Offices (Lučke kapetanije) — under the Ministry
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Whether the Zakon o pružanju usluga u turizmu (tourism services act) requires a separate tourism-service registration or decision for beach watercraft rental.
Check with Ministry of Tourism and Sport (Ministarstvo turizma i sporta)
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The official text of the Uredba o vrstama djelatnosti i visini minimalne naknade za dodjelu dozvola na pomorskom dobru (NN 16/24). Minimum fees are taken from a municipal tender that quotes it. UPDATE: the Uredba text was later read on zakon.hr (a reproduction of NN 16/24 + 48/26) and the fees match; it is added as a secondary point, and the narodne-novine.nn.hr original was not reachable.
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The text of the Zakon o obveznim osiguranjima u prometu (minimum sums, exact scope for brodice). No source either on passenger or accident insurance for rental customers.
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A national rule obliging SUP/kayak renters to provide or wear life jackets, any minimum age for SUP/kayak users, and lifeguard or rescue-boat requirements for rental operators (only site-specific harbour master conditions).
Check with Harbour Master Offices (Lučke kapetanije) — under the Ministry
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National rules on displayed registration marks/numbers for brodice (a separate registration regulation, not reviewed).
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Amendments to the Uredba o kakvoći mora za kupanje (NN 73/2008) bathing-season dates.
Official bodies
Who decides. Ask them before you open — rules and fees can change every season.
- Ministry of the Sea, Transport and Infrastructure (Ministarstvo mora, prometa i infrastrukture)mmpi.gov.hr ↗
- Harbour Master Offices (Lučke kapetanije) — under the Ministrymmpi.gov.hr ↗
- Croatian Register of Shipping (Hrvatski registar brodova)crs.hr ↗
- START business start-up portal (START – pokretanje poslovanja)start.gov.hr ↗
- e-Obrt craft registration service (e-Obrt)e-obrt.gov.hr ↗
- Court Register (Sudski registar)sudreg.pravosudje.hr ↗
- Tax Administration (Porezna uprava)porezna-uprava.gov.hr ↗
- Ministry of Tourism and Sport (Ministarstvo turizma i sporta)mint.gov.hr ↗
Quick answers
Do I need a permit to rent out SUPs, kayaks, jet skis or boats in Croatia?
Renting out craft from a beach or shore requires a 'dozvola na pomorskom dobru' (maritime-domain permit) under the Maritime Domain and Seaports Act (NN 83/2023). From 2023 this permit replaced the old 'koncesijsko odobrenje'. Every year, by 1 February, the municipality publishes a public tender for the micro-locations listed in its Maritime Domain Management Plan. Source: narodne-novine.nn.hr, checked 17 October 2026.
Are there special rules for renting out jet skis in Croatia?
Jet skis need a kill cord (safety wrist lanyard) attached to the driver while under way, and everyone aboard must wear a lifejacket and a safety helmet. Source: narodne-novine.nn.hr, checked 17 October 2026.
Do customers need a licence to use a rented boat or jet ski in Croatia?
Boat-operator licence rules (voditelj brodice A/B/C) still come from the 2005 Pravilnik o brodicama i jahtama. The 2020 Boats Ordinance kept its Chapter IX (crew qualifications) and Chapter X (minimum crew) in force until separate regulations replace them. Source: narodne-novine.nn.hr, checked 17 October 2026.
How do I register a watercraft rental business in Croatia?
The usual vehicles are a sole-trader craft business (obrt) or a limited company (d.o.o. or the simplified j.d.o.o.). The government START portal lets you register either one online in a single procedure. That covers the court register or the Craft Register, plus the tax register. Source: start.gov.hr, checked 17 October 2026.
Is insurance compulsory for a watercraft rental in Croatia?
Required by law: every boat or yacht with total engine power over 15 kW sailing in Croatian waters must hold valid liability insurance under the compulsory transport insurance law. Source: narodne-novine.nn.hr, checked 17 October 2026.
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Fleet is the rental dashboard we are building with pilot operators for the 2027 season. Your customers' phones are the trackers — no hardware.
Fleet does not replace any permit, licence or duty on this page.