Forestry operation
According to Forestry Law, forestry operation (preparation, direct implementation and supervision of forest management works, forest protection, timber harvesting, forest infrastructure, forest ecology, urban forestry, construction and maintenance of forest infrastructure, and other related works) shall be carried out by contractors registered and licensed for such activities.
The applicant must demonstrate compliance with professional requirements (employment of appropriately qualified professionals, operators of suitable machines and equipment) and technical capability requirements (appropriate machinery, devices, and equipment). Please refer to Annex 1 of the aforementioned Ordinance, which specifies the requirements for individual types and phases of forestry works.
Forms
Fees
The minimum fee is 1.592 €, and the maximum fee is EUR 66,361, valid for a period of five (5) years, which is the duration of the licence.
The fee for issuing or renewing a licence is determined based on the contractor’s total annual revenue in the calendar year preceding the year of issuance or renewal of the licence, as follows:
Total annual revenue up to 66.361 € ........................................ 1.592 €
Total annual revenue from 66.362 € to 132.722 € .................. 2.654 €
Total annual revenue from 132.723 € to 398.168 € .................. 3.981 €
Total annual revenue from 398.168 € to 663.614 € .................. 5.308 €
Total annual revenue from 663.615 € to 1.327.228 € ............... 6.636 €
Total annual revenue from 1.327.229 € to 1.990.842 € ............... 10.617 €
Total annual revenue from 1.990.843 € to 3.318.070 € ............... 15.926 €
Total annual revenue from 3.318.071 € to 6.636.140 € ............... 21.235 €
Total annual revenue from 6.636.141 € to 13.272.280 € ............. 26.544 €
Total annual revenue from 13.272.281 € to 26.544.561 € ........... 33.180 €
Total annual revenue exceeding 26.544.562 € ..............................66.361 €
Bank Account for Electronic Payment:
Recipient: Hrvatska komora inženjera šumarstva i drvne tehnologije (Croatian Chamber of Forestry and Wood Technology Engineers)
IBAN: HR8824020061100463832
Model: 02
Reference number: OIB (Personal Identification Number)
Competent Authority and regulations
Croatian Chamber of Forestry and Wood Technology Engineers
Prilaz Gjure Deželića 63, 10000 Zagreb
+385 (0) 1 3765-501
info@hkisdt.hr
Law on the Croatian Chamber of Forestry and Wood Technology Engineers (NN 22/06 )
Forest Law (NN 68/18, 115/18, 98/19, 32/20, 145/20, 101/23, 36/24)
Statute of the Croatian Chamber of Forestry and Wood Technology Engineers (NN 136/06, 61/07)
Ordinance on the Types of Forestry Works, Minimum Requirements for Their Performance, and Works that Forest Owners May Perform Independently (NN 46/21, 98/21)
Ordinance on the Issuance, Renewal and Revocation of Licences (Approvals) for Activities in Forestry, Hunting and Wood Industry
Authorization
Decision on the issuance of a licence
Legal Remedies
An appeal against this decision is not permitted. However, an administrative dispute may be initiated by filing a lawsuit with the competent Administrative Court within 30 days from the date of delivery of this decision.
The applicant must demonstrate compliance with professional requirements (employment of appropriately qualified professionals, operators of suitable machines and equipment) and technical capability requirements (appropriate machinery, devices, and equipment). Please refer to Annex 1 of the aforementioned Ordinance, which specifies the requirements for individual types and phases of forestry works.
Forms
- Proof of registration (in the country of origin - freedom to provide services / freedom of establishment)
- Statement by the responsible person on employed personnel
(for companies registered in Croatia, this is Form 117 of the Croatian Pension Insurance Institute - HZMO) - Statement on ownership or possession of appropriate machinery and equipment
- Certificates of qualification for machine and equipment operators, as well as certificates for safe work, in accordance with occupational health and safety regulations
- Certificates / attestations of machines required for the performance of works
Fees
The minimum fee is 1.592 €, and the maximum fee is EUR 66,361, valid for a period of five (5) years, which is the duration of the licence.
The fee for issuing or renewing a licence is determined based on the contractor’s total annual revenue in the calendar year preceding the year of issuance or renewal of the licence, as follows:
Total annual revenue up to 66.361 € ........................................ 1.592 €
Total annual revenue from 66.362 € to 132.722 € .................. 2.654 €
Total annual revenue from 132.723 € to 398.168 € .................. 3.981 €
Total annual revenue from 398.168 € to 663.614 € .................. 5.308 €
Total annual revenue from 663.615 € to 1.327.228 € ............... 6.636 €
Total annual revenue from 1.327.229 € to 1.990.842 € ............... 10.617 €
Total annual revenue from 1.990.843 € to 3.318.070 € ............... 15.926 €
Total annual revenue from 3.318.071 € to 6.636.140 € ............... 21.235 €
Total annual revenue from 6.636.141 € to 13.272.280 € ............. 26.544 €
Total annual revenue from 13.272.281 € to 26.544.561 € ........... 33.180 €
Total annual revenue exceeding 26.544.562 € ..............................66.361 €
Bank Account for Electronic Payment:
Recipient: Hrvatska komora inženjera šumarstva i drvne tehnologije (Croatian Chamber of Forestry and Wood Technology Engineers)
IBAN: HR8824020061100463832
Model: 02
Reference number: OIB (Personal Identification Number)
Competent Authority and regulations
Croatian Chamber of Forestry and Wood Technology Engineers
Prilaz Gjure Deželića 63, 10000 Zagreb
+385 (0) 1 3765-501
info@hkisdt.hr
Law on the Croatian Chamber of Forestry and Wood Technology Engineers (NN 22/06 )
Forest Law (NN 68/18, 115/18, 98/19, 32/20, 145/20, 101/23, 36/24)
Statute of the Croatian Chamber of Forestry and Wood Technology Engineers (NN 136/06, 61/07)
Ordinance on the Types of Forestry Works, Minimum Requirements for Their Performance, and Works that Forest Owners May Perform Independently (NN 46/21, 98/21)
Ordinance on the Issuance, Renewal and Revocation of Licences (Approvals) for Activities in Forestry, Hunting and Wood Industry
Authorization
Decision on the issuance of a licence
Legal Remedies
An appeal against this decision is not permitted. However, an administrative dispute may be initiated by filing a lawsuit with the competent Administrative Court within 30 days from the date of delivery of this decision.
19/02/2026
