To submit this form, ensure all sections are completed accurately and the required supporting documents are attached. You can submit the form via email to knowhowcroatia@ebrd.com or by fax to +385 1 4922 461. Alternatively, submit the form physically to the EBRD office at Miramarska 23/V, Zagreb, Croatia. For online submission, check if the EBRD has an electronic submission portal. My advice is to ensure all the information provided is accurate and complete to avoid delays or rejection. Make sure to adhere to the submission deadlines.

Important dates for this form in 2024 and 2025 include application deadlines set by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. Typically, deadlines fall at the end of each quarter: March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31. Check for any updates on the EBRD website regularly.

The purpose of this form is to gather detailed information about small businesses in Croatia that seek advice and support from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). The form collects essential details such as enterprise information, ownership structure, product or service details, and project-related questions to understand the business's needs better. By filling out this form, businesses can access financial assistance, restructuring guidance, and professional advice from the EBRD. This support can help businesses grow, improve compliance, and explore new market opportunities.

• 1. Full enterprise name: The legal name of the business as registered.
• 2. Registration number: The unique identifier assigned to the business upon registration.
• 3. Address: The physical address where the business operates.
• 4. Tel: The primary contact telephone number for the business.
• 5. Fax: The fax number for the business, if applicable.
• 6. Email: The contact email address for the business.
• 7. Website: The business's official website URL.
• 8. Name of Director: The full name of the business's director or head.
• 9. Director's official position: The official position of the director if different from the title provided.
• 10. Gender of Director: The gender of the director.
• 11. Age of Director: The age of the director.
• 12. Year of establishment: The year in which the business was established.
• 13. Annual turnover (EUR): The annual revenue of the business in Euros.
• 14. VAT/TAX ID: The VAT or tax identification number of the business, if applicable.
• 15. Total number of employees: The total number of employees working for the business.
• 16. Number of female employees: The total number of female employees working for the business.
• 17. Industry: The industry in which the business operates.
• 18. Describe your business: A detailed description of the business's history, products, services, clients, volumes, and main developments.
• 19. History of enterprise establishment: A breakdown of significant milestones, employee numbers, and annual turnover over the last 5-10 years.
• 20. Structure of ownership: The distribution of shares or units in the business by percentage (local, foreign, private, female).
• 21. Product or services and their share of income: The primary products or services offered by the business and their contribution to income as a percentage.
• 22. Export: The percentage of income derived from exports.
• 23. Investments: Details of credits used by the company, including credit institution names, amounts, project descriptions, and status.
• 24. Issues to address: The specific issues the business would like the project to address.
• 25. Advice required: The type of advice the business requires.
• 26. Expected achievements: What the business expects to achieve through the project.
• 27. Proposed consultant: Details of the proposed consultant for the project, if applicable.
• 28. Expected start date: The expected start date for the project.
• 29. Employee responsible for project: Information on the employee responsible for the project within the business.
• 30. Name: The name of the employee responsible for the project.
• 31. Title: The job title of the employee responsible for the project.
• 32. Address: The contact address of the employee responsible for the project.
• 33. Tel: The contact telephone number of the employee responsible for the project.
• 34. Email: The contact email address of the employee responsible for the project.
• 35. Date: The date when the form is completed and signed.
• 36. Signature: The signature of the representative completing and signing the form.
• 37. How did you learn about us?: Information on how the business learned about the EBRD advice service.
• 38. Past consultancy usage: Details on whether the business has used a professional consultant before and if yes, to specify.
• 39. Exchange rate: The exchange rate used to calculate EUR values in the form.

Failing to submit this form can result in missed opportunities for business advice, financial assistance, and strategic support from the EBRD.

• Missed Deadlines: Failure to submit by the deadlines can result in ineligibility for that period.
• Incomplete Applications: Incomplete applications can lead to delays in receiving advice and support.
• Lack of Funding: Not submitting the form may prevent access to critical funding and financial resources necessary for business growth.

• 1. Seeking Business Advice: When your business requires guidance on growth, operations, and strategic planning.
• 2. Financial Assistance: When your business needs financial support or funding from the EBRD.
• 3. Legal and Regulatory Compliance: When your business needs help with compliance to legal and industry standards.
• 4. Export Opportunities: When your business aims to explore and expand into extract markets.
• 5. Operational Restructuring: When your business needs to restructure its operations for better efficiency and performance.