January 2006 Chapter 1
The Legal and Regulatory Framework for Self-Financing in Croatia
history of the law, revisions of the law, regulatory approach, tax rates, reporting requirements, other laws or regulations, legal cases, and organizations or lawyers providing advice or assistance)? 2. How the law is understood. Are the regulations
of CSO self-financing activities understood by CSOs? 3. Effects of the law. What is the effect of current
regulations on CSO self-financing activities? 4. Recommendations for the law. What are the
most important recommendations for addressing current regulatory problems? NESsT contracted a consultant on civil society in Croatia who conducted primary and secondary research for the purposes of this guide. The research encompassed extensive interviews with 15 Croatian CSOs engaging in commercial activities, analysis of relevant laws and a review of related literature. The guide was then reviewed by nonprofit lawyers with extensive expertise of the Croatian regulatory framework for CSOs.
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