Lika-Senj County Development Agency - LIRA
Key Competitive Attractions
In September 2011, Lika-Senj County was awarded a "Croatian Investor Friendly Region (CIFR)" certificate by the Certification Programme for Regions (ICPR). With its highly developed social, business and transport infrastructure, it is an ideal place to locate.
Key sectors include:
- Agriculture
- Timber
- Logistics
- Tourism
- Trade
- Manufacturing & Construction
Lika-Senj, located on the Adriatic coast of Croatia, has 4 towns and 8 municipalities, with easy access to shops and markets. The area is surrounded by natural beauty through its rich landscapes and has one of the lowest crime rates in Europe.
There is continual inflow of high-quality foreign investments in Lika-Senj, contributing to the economic growth of the county.
There is also tax relief for investments in Areas of Special State Concern; this includes over 50% of the areas in Lika-Senj County.
Lika-Senj Development Agency (LIRA) is the official county development agency of Lika-Senj County, responsible for promoting the county as a location for manufacturing investment and for internationally traded services. We operate a one-stop-service-centre, which assists foreign and indigenous investors with establishing or expanding their businesses.
Our services to investors are free of charge and include:
- Assistance at every stage of the process, from your initial enquiry to the successful establishment of your firm in our county
- Advice about investment incentives
- Arranging introductions to relevant organisations
- Site visits - we can organise tailor made fact-finding visits on your behalf
- Helping you with identifying potential business properties
