Bank account and personal information requirements for using Shopify Payments for Croatia
Before using Shopify Payments in Croatia, you need to understand the requirements that are in place to comply with regulations and to prevent financial crimes. The following sections explain why personal information is collected, the accepted types of documentation, and provide guidance for ensuring that your documentation meets the necessary criteria.
On this page
- Requirements for using Shopify Payments in Croatia
- Purpose of collecting information
- Required personal and business information for activating Shopify Payments in Croatia
- Acceptable document types
- Ensuring documentation compliance
- Troubleshooting common issues
- Frequently asked questions
- Before you contact Shopify Support about Shopify Payments in Croatia
Requirements for using Shopify Payments in Croatia
Before you use Shopify Payments in Croatia, you must ensure that you meet the following requirements:
- Eligible business types: Certain types of businesses and services aren't permitted to use Shopify Payments. To determine whether your business is eligible, refer to the list of prohibited business types for Croatia in the Shopify Payments Terms of Service (TOS).
- Bank account requirements: Your bank account must meet the following requirements before you can connect it to Shopify Payments:
- The bank account must be in EUR currency.
- The bank account is eligible for Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) transfers, and can accept debits.
- The bank account must have an International Bank Account Number (IBAN) that starts with any of the following country codes: AT, BE, BG, CH, CY, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GI, GR, HR, HU, IE, IT, LT, LU, LV, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, SE, or SI.
Unsupported bank account types
Certain bank account types aren't compatible with Shopify Payments. The following account types aren't supported:
- Checking accounts that accept only wire transfers: These accounts don't work with Shopify Payments.
- Savings accounts: Savings accounts can't be used for Shopify Payments payouts.
- Flex-currency accounts: Accounts that support multiple currencies simultaneously aren't supported.
- Money transfer services: Services that mimic bank accounts, such as some fintech platforms, can't be used with Shopify Payments.
Although non-Shopify virtual accounts are supported, you can experience more payout failures with these accounts.
To confirm whether your account can accept the transfer type listed for your region, contact your bank.
Purpose of collecting information
Shopify and its banking partners are required to collect and verify information about you and your business to comply with regulations in Croatia that are designed to prevent financial crimes. As local rules and regulations evolve, you might be contacted by Shopify and its banking partners to provide additional information throughout the lifespan of your Shopify Payments account.
The information that's collected is used to confirm the identity of the business, the identities of individuals linked to the business, and the nature of the relationship between the two.
Shopify never physically mails documentation to you. Any important documents or communications are emailed, or made digitally available to the store owner in the Settings > Users page of your Shopify admin.
Review Shopify's Privacy Policy to learn about how your information is kept confidential and safe.
Required personal and business information for activating Shopify Payments in Croatia
The personal information that Shopify is required to collect varies from country to country. For businesses in Croatia, you need to correctly identify your business type because it determines the information that you need to provide.
If you haven't registered with any government agency, or you have registered but run the business as a sole trader, such as Obrt and the self-employed, then select Individual / Sole trader.
If you have registered your business and have an OIB number (Osobni Identifikacijski Broj), then select your business type based on the following guidance:
- Partnerships with OIB numbers, such as Javno Trgovačko Društvo (JTD) or Komanditno Društvo (KD), must select Registered partnership.
- Non-profit organizations with OIB numbers must select Registered non-profit.
- All other businesses with OIB numbers must select Limited liability company. Common examples are Društvo s ograničenom odgovornošću (DOO) or Jednostavno Društvo s ograničenom odgovornošću (JDOO).
If you have a registered business, but don't have an OIB number, then select your business type based on the following guidance:
- Partnerships without OIB numbers must select Unregistered partnership.
- Non-profit organizations and charities who don't have OIB numbers must select Unregistered non-profit.
If you aren't sure what business type to select, then contact Shopify Support.
Individuals / Sole Trader
Individuals are single owner businesses that haven't registered with the government and are doing business privately. Sole traders are single owner businesses who are registered with the government under their personal information. Both are businesses that are owned and controlled by one individual living in Croatia, this includes freelancers and self-employed small business operators.
These business types are treated the same way and must provide the same information. Individuals and sole traders must provide:
- Legal first and last name: Your full legal name as it appears on government-issued documentation.
- Date of birth: Your birth date.
- Email address: A valid and active email address.
- Phone number: A valid and active phone number.
- Residential address in Croatia: Your home address, matching your documentation.
If your information can't be verified automatically, then you'll receive a request to verify your identity. If any of your information such as your name, date of birth, or home address, is incorrect, then you should update your account information.
If the information is correct and you still receive a request for verification, then you can resolve the request by completing either one of the following tasks:
- Confirm your identity by taking a selfie with a valid photo ID.
- Upload separate proof of identity and proof of address documents in your Shopify admin.
- The information on your documents must match what you enter on your account exactly. Update your account information to match your documents if needed.
Limited liability company (DOO, JDOO)
A limited liability company is a business whose equity is divided into shares, owned by shareholders. A corporation is considered its own legal entity, separate from the people who run it. They typically also have a board of directors.
Limited liability companies must assign either a beneficial owner or an executive with decision-making power as their account representative. The account representative must provide the following information:
- Legal first and last name: Your full legal name as it appears on government-issued documentation.
- Date of birth: Your birth date.
- Email address: A valid and active email address.
- Phone number: A valid and active phone number.
- Residential address: Your home address, matching your documentation.
- Job title: The job title you hold with the business.
- Equity: If applicable, the equity percentage you own of the business.
If your information can't be verified automatically, then you'll receive a request to verify your identity. If any of your information such as your name, date of birth, or home address, is incorrect, then you should update your account information.
If the information is correct and you still receive a request for verification, then you can resolve the request by completing either one of the following tasks:
- Confirm your identity by taking a selfie with a valid photo ID.
- Upload separate proof of identity and proof of address documents in your Shopify admin.
- The information on your documents must match what you enter on your account exactly. Update your account information to match your documents if needed.
Limited liability companies also need to provide the following details about their business:
- Registered business name: The legal business name as shown in the tax administration's registry.
- OIB number (Osobni Identifikacijski Broj): The business's OIB as shown in the tax administration's registry.
- Value Added Tax (VAT) number: Your VAT registration number, if applicable.
- Business phone number: An active contact phone number for the business.
- Business address: The official registered address of the business as shown in the tax administration's registry.
Shopify banking partners verify your information by comparing it against government registries in Croatia. Pay careful attention to case, punctuation, and symbols.
If the information you provide about the business can't be verified, then you might need to provide a business verification document. When providing this document, ensure that the registered name, OIB number, and business address listed in your account matches exactly with the information on the document. Update the information in your account to match the document. Acceptable business documents are listed here.
You must additionally list any other people who are beneficial owners of the company. Ensure you enter their names, dates of birth, and home addresses exactly as shown on their government documents. If their identities can't be verified automatically, then they might need to provide photo ID or proof of address.
The owners that you provide must match against the owners listed in your government's business registry. If a mismatch is detected, then you'll be asked to either complete the attestation process by clicking the Sign button, or provide a proof of ownership document. Signing the attestation is the quickest way to resolve the mismatch, but if you'd prefer to submit a document, then ensure the names of the owners listed on your account match exactly with the owners listed on your document. Update the information on your account to match your document, if necessary. If your business is owned by a holding company (either wholly or partly), then sign the attestation to complete verification.
If your business has no owners, then you'll be asked to either sign an attestation, or provide a document confirming your directors instead. If you'd prefer to submit a document, then ensure the names of the directors listed on your account match exactly with the directors listed on your document. Update the information on your account to match your document, if necessary.
Registered partnerships (JTD, KD)
A registered partnership is a business owned by at least two partners, who have registered for commercial activity and obtained an OIB number. Registered partnerships have equity, and the partnership is its own entity, separate from the owners.
Registered partnerships must designate an owner or partner as the account representative of their Shopify Payments account. The account representative must provide the following information:
- Legal first and last name: Your full legal name as it appears on government-issued documentation.
- Date of birth: Your birth date.
- Email address: A valid and active email address.
- Phone number: A valid and active phone number.
- Residential address: Your home address, matching your documentation.
- Job title: The job title you hold with the business.
- Equity: If applicable, the equity percentage you own of the business.
If your information can't be verified automatically, then you'll receive a request to verify your identity. If any of your information such as your name, date of birth, or home address, is incorrect, then you should update your account information.
If the information is correct and you still receive a request for verification, then you can resolve the request by completing either one of the following tasks:
- Confirm your identity by taking a selfie with a valid photo ID.
- Upload separate proof of identity and proof of address documents in your Shopify admin.
- The information on your documents must match what you enter on your account exactly. Update your account information to match your documents if needed.
Registered partnerships also need to provide the following details about their business:
- Registered business name: The legal business name as shown in the tax administration's registry.
- OIB number (Osobni Identifikacijski Broj): The business's OIB as shown in the tax administration's registry.
- Value Added Tax (VAT) number: Your VAT registration number, if applicable.
- Business phone number: An active contact phone number for the business.
- Business address: The official registered address of the business as shown in the tax administration's registry.
Shopify banking partners verify your information by comparing it against government registries in Croatia. Pay careful attention to case, punctuation, and symbols.
If the information you provide about the business can't be verified, then you might need to provide a business verification document. When providing this document, ensure that the registered name, OIB number, and business address listed in your account matches exactly with the information on the document. Update the information in your account to match the document. Acceptable business documents are listed here.
You must additionally list any other people who are owners and/or partners. Ensure you enter their names, dates of birth, and home addresses exactly as shown on their government documents. If their identities can't be verified automatically, then they might need to provide photo ID or proof of address.
The owners that you provide must match against the owners listed in your government's business registry. If a mismatch is detected, then you'll be asked to either complete the attestation process by clicking the Sign button, or provide a proof of ownership document. Signing the attestation is the quickest way to resolve the mismatch, but if you'd prefer to submit a document, then ensure the names of the owners listed on your account match exactly with the owners listed on your document. Update the information on your account to match your document, if necessary. If your business is owned by a holding company (either wholly or partly), then sign the attestation to complete verification.
Unregistered partnerships
An unregistered partnership is a business owned by at least two partners, who have not registered for an OIB number, but who have a partnership agreement. The owners are considered the legal entity in this case, and the business is not a separate entity.
Unregistered partnerships must designate an owner as the account representative of their Shopify Payments account. The account representative must provide the following information:
- Legal first and last name: Your full legal name as it appears on government-issued documentation.
- Date of birth: Your birth date.
- Email address: A valid and active email address.
- Phone number: A valid and active phone number.
- Residential address: Your home address, matching your documentation.
- Job title: The job title you hold with the business.
- Equity: If applicable, the equity percentage you own of the business.
If your information can't be verified automatically, then you'll receive a request to verify your identity. If any of your information such as your name, date of birth, or home address, is incorrect, then you should update your account information.
If the information is correct and you still receive a request for verification, then you can resolve the request by completing either one of the following tasks:
- Confirm your identity by taking a selfie with a valid photo ID.
- Upload separate proof of identity and proof of address documents in your Shopify admin.
- The information on your documents must match what you enter on your account exactly. Update your account information to match your documents if needed.
Unregistered partnerships also need to provide the following details about their business:
- Registered business name: The legal business name as shown on documentation.
- Value Added Tax (VAT) number: Your VAT registration number, if applicable.
- Business phone number: An active contact phone number for the business.
- Business address: The official registered address of the business as shown on documentation.
Shopify banking partners verify your information by comparing it against government registries in Croatia. Pay careful attention to case, punctuation, and symbols.
If the information you provide about the business can't be verified, then you might need to provide a business verification document. When providing this document, ensure that the registered name and business address listed in your account matches exactly with the information on the document. Update the information in your account to match the document. Acceptable business documents are listed here.
You must additionally list any other people who are owners and/or partners. Ensure you enter their names, dates of birth, and home addresses exactly as shown on their government documents. If their identities can't be verified automatically, then they might need to provide photo ID or proof of address.
The owners that you provide must match against the owners listed in your government's business registry. If a mismatch is detected, then you'll be asked to either complete the attestation process by clicking the Sign button, or provide a proof of ownership document. Signing the attestation is the quickest way to resolve the mismatch, but if you'd prefer to submit a document, then ensure the names of the owners listed on your account match exactly with the owners listed on your document. Update the information on your account to match your document, if necessary. If your business is owned by a holding company (either wholly or partly), then sign the attestation to complete verification.
Registered non-profits
A non-profit (NPO) is an entity that's established for purposes other than generating profit for its shareholders. Its primary mission is to serve a public or community benefit. Registered non-profits have registered for commercial purposes and obtained an OIB number.
Registered non-profits must assign either a director or an executive with decision-making power as their account representative. The account representative must provide the following information:
- Legal first and last name: Your full legal name as it appears on government-issued documentation.
- Date of birth: Your birth date.
- Email address: A valid and active email address.
- Phone number: A valid and active phone number.
- Residential address: Your home address, matching your documentation.
- Job title: The job title you hold with the business.
- Equity: If applicable, the equity percentage you own of the business.
If your information can't be verified automatically, then you'll receive a request to verify your identity. If any of your information such as your name, date of birth, or home address, is incorrect, then you should update your account information.
If the information is correct and you still receive a request for verification, then you can resolve the request by completing either one of the following tasks:
- Confirm your identity by taking a selfie with a valid photo ID.
- Upload separate proof of identity and proof of address documents in your Shopify admin.
- The information on your documents must match what you enter on your account exactly. Update your account information to match your documents if needed.
Registered non-profits also need to provide the following details about their business:
- Registered business name: The legal business name as shown in the tax administration's registry.
- OIB number (Osobni Identifikacijski Broj): The business's OIB as shown in the tax administration's registry.
- Value Added Tax (VAT) number: Your VAT registration number, if applicable.
- Business phone number: An active contact phone number for the business.
- Business address: The official registered address of the business as shown in the tax administration's registry.
Shopify banking partners verify your information by comparing it against government registries in Croatia. Pay careful attention to case, punctuation, and symbols.
If the information you provide about the business can't be verified, then you might need to provide a business verification document. When providing this document, ensure that the registered name, OIB number, and business address listed in your account matches exactly with the information on the document. Update the information in your account to match the document. Acceptable business documents are listed here.
You must additionally list any other people who are on your board of directors or who are key decision makers. Ensure you enter their names, dates of birth, and home addresses exactly as shown on their government documents. If their identities can't be verified automatically, then they might need to provide photo ID or proof of address.
The directors that you provide must match against the directors listed in your government's business registry. If a mismatch is detected, then you'll be asked to either complete the attestation process by clicking the Sign button, or provide a proof of directorship document. Signing the attestation is the quickest way to resolve the mismatch, but if you'd prefer to submit a document, then ensure the names of the directors listed on your account match exactly with the directors listed on your document. Update the information on your account to match your document, if necessary.
Unregistered non-profits
A non-profit (NPO) is an entity that's established for purposes other than generating profit for its shareholders. Its primary mission is to serve a public or community benefit. An unregistered non-profit does not have an OIB number, but has registered with local courts and has non-profit status.
Unregistered non-profits must assign a key decision maker or organizer as their account representative, and mark that person as an executive. The account representative must provide the following information:
- Legal first and last name: Your full legal name as it appears on government-issued documentation.
- Date of birth: Your birth date.
- Email address: A valid and active email address.
- Phone number: A valid and active phone number.
- Residential address: Your home address, matching your documentation.
- Job title: The job title you hold with the business.
- Equity: If applicable, the equity percentage you own of the business.
If your information can't be verified automatically, then you'll receive a request to verify your identity. If any of your information such as your name, date of birth, or home address, is incorrect, then you should update your account information.
If the information is correct and you still receive a request for verification, then you can resolve the request by completing either one of the following tasks:
- Confirm your identity by taking a selfie with a valid photo ID.
- Upload separate proof of identity and proof of address documents in your Shopify admin.
- The information on your documents must match what you enter on your account exactly. Update your account information to match your documents if needed.
Unregistered non-profits also need to provide the following details about their business:
- Registered business name: The legal business name as shown on documentation.
- Value Added Tax (VAT) number: Your VAT registration number, if applicable.
- Business phone number: An active contact phone number for the business.
- Business address: The official registered address of the business as shown on documentation.
Shopify banking partners verify your information by comparing it against government registries in Croatia. Pay careful attention to case, punctuation, and symbols.
If the information you provide about the business can't be verified, then you might need to provide a business verification document. When providing this document, ensure that the registered name, OIB number, and business address listed in your account matches exactly with the information on the document. Update the information in your account to match the document. Acceptable business documents are listed here.
You must additionally list any other people who are on your board of directors or who are key decision makers. Ensure you enter their names, dates of birth, and home addresses exactly as shown on their government documents. If their identities can't be verified automatically, then they might need to provide photo ID or proof of address.
The directors that you provide must match against the directors listed in your government's business registry. If a mismatch is detected, then you'll be asked to either complete the attestation process by clicking the Sign button, or provide a proof of directorship document. Signing the attestation is the quickest way to resolve the mismatch, but if you'd prefer to submit a document, then ensure the names of the directors listed on your account match exactly with the directors listed on your document. Update the information on your account to match your document, if necessary.
Acceptable document types
To help with the verification process, you need to provide certain documents to validate your personal information and in some cases your business information. The following document types are acceptable for individuals and businesses in Croatia.
Identity documents
When submitting identity documents, they must include your full legal name, date of birth (DOB), and your photo. The following are the accepted identity documents when using Shopify Payments in Croatia:
- Hrvatska putovnica (Passport)
- Vozačka dozvola (Driver's license)
- Osobna iskaznica (ID card) - scans of front and back are required
- Dozvola boravka (Resident permit)
Address documents
When submitting address documents, they must include your full legal name, the personal address that you add to your Shopify Payments profile, and, if stated, be dated within the accepted date range. The following are the accepted address documents when using Shopify Payments in Croatia:
- Osobna iskaznica (ID card) - scans of front and back are required
- Potvrda o bankovnom računu (Bank statement) - dated within 6 months
- Račun za komunalne usluge (Utility bill) - dated within 6 months
Business verification documents
When submitting company or entity documents, they must include the full business name that matches the business name that you add to your Shopify Payments profile, the OIB number, and the business address that matches the address that you add to your Shopify Payments profile. The following are the accepted business documents when using Shopify Payments in Croatia:
- Izvadak iz sudskog registra (Certificate of incorporation)
- Izjava o osnivanju/Društveni ugovor/Statut (Articles of association)
- Rješenje o upisu u registar PDV obveznika (VAT registration)
Ownership documents
The following documents are accepted as proof of ownership or directorship, provided that they display the legal entity name of your business, and all of the complete names of the owners or directors of your business.
Documents that can be used to verify owners:
- Osnivački akt (Articles of Incorporation)
- Izvod iz registra trgovačkih društava (Certificate of Corporate Status)
- Ugovor o partnerstvu (Partnership Agreements)
- Osnivački dokument (Registration Document)
- Registar stvarnih vlasnika (Ultimate Beneficial Owner Register)
Documents that can be used to verify directors:
- Osnivački akt (Articles of Incorporation)
- Izvod iz registra trgovačkih društava (Certificate of Corporate Status)
- Osnivački dokument (Registration Document)
- Registar stvarnih vlasnika (Ultimate Beneficial Owner Register)
Every beneficial owner listed in your documentation must also be listed in your Shopify Payments account and assigned the role of Owner. A beneficial owner is defined as someone who owns 25% or more of the business equity. Update the information in your account to match the document if necessary.
If your business does not have any beneficial owners, then you'll be required to verify your directors instead. In these cases, the documents listed above for directors are eligible. Each director listed in your documentation must also be listed in your Shopify Payments account and assigned the role of Director. Update the information in your account to match the document if necessary.
If your business is owned by a holding company, then please complete the digital attestation process instead by pressing the Sign button.
Ensuring documentation compliance
When providing your documents, ensure that they meet the necessary criteria. Review the following guidelines to ensure compliance:
- Accuracy: Ensure that the information on your documents matches what you've entered in your Shopify Payments account. Update your account to match your documents, if necessary.
- Clarity and legibility: Make sure that your documents are clear and large enough to read. Ensure the entire document is visible in the photograph.
- Completeness: Ensure all the necessary details are visible on your document. Review the acceptable document types listed on this page to understand what details must be included on the document.
- Original documentation: Take an original photograph of your document using a camera. Don't photocopy, scan, or screenshot your documents. Don't paste photos of documents into other documents. Don't take photos of computer screens or printouts.
- If your document was issued to you digitally, then provide the PDF file with all pages as it was originally given to you, with no alterations.
- Validity: Ensure photo IDs aren't expired and that proof of address is recently issued. If providing proof of business registration, then your business should still be actively registered and in good standing.
Troubleshooting common issues
Before contacting Shopify Support, review these common onboarding issues and their solutions.
My document was rejected
Ensure the information on your account matches your document exactly, and update your account if needed. If your documents are still being rejected, then refer to the following sections on this page:
- Acceptable document types: Accepted documents and required details. Screenshots, printouts, and registry screenshots aren't accepted.
- Ensuring documentation compliance: Requirements for accuracy, clarity, completeness, and validity.
My address can't be automatically verified
For Shopify Payments Croatia, if your address can't be automatically verified, then you'll be asked to either complete the selfie process, or to provide a proof of address document.
Completing the selfie process is recommended. The individual who requires verification can click the Selfie button and then take a photograph of their photo ID and themselves, in order to verify. You can complete the selfie process instead of providing a proof of address document.
If you'd prefer to provide a document manually, then you can do that instead. Proof of address documents must include your full name and home address, and must be one of the accepted document types. Before uploading your document:
- Confirm that the address on your Shopify Payments account matches exactly with the address on your proof of address document.
- Update your account information to match your document, if necessary.
- Confirm that the document includes your own full name. If you have a utility bill in someone else's name, then you'll need to provide a different document.
- Upload a clear photograph of the document.
My owner information can't be verified
For Shopify Payments Croatia, you're required to enter your owners so that the names listed match against the owners listed for your business on your government's business registry. It's recommended that you look up your owner information in the registry and enter the names exactly as shown there. If you have no owners, then you must list all of your directors on the account instead.
If you have done so and your ownership or directorship still can't be verified, then it's recommended that you click the Sign button on your verification page to digitally attest that the information that you have provided is correct.
If you'd prefer, then you can provide a document confirming who your owners or directors are, instead of using the attestation process. The owner and director information that you enter on your Shopify Payments account must match the information on the documentation that you upload. If an owner or director is listed on your documentation, but isn't added to your Shopify Payments account, then you must add that person to your account and assign them the Owner or Director role. A list of the document types that you can provide to verify ownership is available here.
You should make sure that the owners and directors on your account are a 1:1 match with your documentation. Don't list extra owners or directors that aren't shown on your documents.
My business information isn't being verified
Shopify banking partners verify your business information by comparing it against government registries in Croatia. If your business can't be verified, then check the following details:
- Ensure that your registered business name matches exactly as it appears in the tax administration's registry, including capitalization, punctuation, and symbols.
- Ensure that your OIB number (Osobni Identifikacijski Broj) is correct.
- Ensure that your business address matches the address listed in the tax administration's registry.
If your information still can't be verified, then you might need to provide a business verification document. Ensure that the information on your document matches what you've entered in your Shopify Payments account.
My bank account information isn't working
Confirm that your account meets the bank account requirements and that you aren't using an unsupported bank account type. A Croatian IBAN is 21 characters long and starts with the HR prefix.
If your payout fails, then verify that you've entered your account information correctly and that you're using a supported account type. To confirm whether your account can accept SEPA transfers, contact your bank.
My payouts are failing with a virtual bank account
Virtual bank accounts such as Revolut and Payoneer are accepted for payouts, but have a higher payout failure rate than traditional bank accounts. If your payouts are failing, then consider using a standard bank account instead.
Frequently asked questions
Review these frequently asked questions about Shopify Payments requirements in Croatia.
I'm a company, partnership, or non-profit. Why do you need my photo ID or proof of address?
Even if you're registered as a company, partnership, or non-profit, Shopify banking partners are required by regulatory laws in Croatia to verify the identities of the people associated with the business, including their identities and where they're located.
I'm a citizen of Croatia but I don't currently live there. Can I use Shopify Payments Croatia?
If your business type is individual, then you're required to live in Croatia to be eligible for Shopify Payments Croatia. If you don't currently live in Croatia, then you should instead create a Shopify Payments account for the region you do live in.
Update your store address to your current location. If your location is eligible for Shopify Payments, then you can create a Shopify Payments account for that region instead.
If you're a type of partnership, company, or non-profit, then you're not required to personally live in Croatia, but your business is required to be registered there and have a Croatian business address. If you need help, then contact Shopify Support.
I'm a partnership and you're asking for an OIB number, but I don't have one. What should I do?
If you're a partnership being asked for an OIB number, but you don't have one, then you're set up as the incorrect business type. If you're in the process of setting up the account, then go back to the business type selection screen and select Unregistered partnership.
If you've already set up the account and are being asked for an OIB number as part of your verification process, then you can update your business type by going to Settings > General. Click the three dots beside your business details, and then click Edit. If you have any difficulty with updating your business type, then contact Shopify Support for assistance.
I'm a sole trader. Do you need my business registration or information?
For the purposes of business and identity verification in Croatia, Shopify is only required to collect and verify the personal information of the owner if you're a sole trader.
If you're a sole trader, then don't attempt to sign up as a different business type. You might have difficulty passing verification.
I'm a publicly traded company. Which business type should I pick?
Select Limited liability company. For the purposes of business and identity verification, the process for public and privately owned companies is identical. You can skip past the section of the account setup form that requests that you add owners. You're not required to list any beneficial owners, if you have none.
If you're a publicly traded company in Croatia, you've already set up the Shopify Payments account, and now you're being asked for ownership information as part of your verification process, then update your ownership details to reflect that you have no owners. Remove the Owner role from any people on file, and instead ensure all your directors are listed on the account and have the Director role assigned.
You might be asked to confirm that the listed directorship is correct. If you can confirm that it looks correct, then click the Sign button to digitally attest to the information on file.
If you have any difficulty with this process, then contact Shopify Support for assistance.
I don't have an OIB number, but I'm not an individual or sole trader
If you don't have an OIB, then Shopify only has business type options available for unregistered partnerships and unregistered non-profits. Both of these business types still need to provide the applicable business documentation that shows they're otherwise registered as the business entity in Croatia.
If neither of these business types fits your business, then select Individual / Sole Trader and assign a key decision maker or owner as the account representative.
My account was already verified. Why am I being asked to provide new information?
Regulatory and financial partner requirements change over time. When this happens, you might need to provide additional information to remain compliant. You'll receive these requests through a banner or alert in your admin and a corresponding email. You must complete these requests to continue using Shopify Payments.
How do I update my Shopify Payments account information?
If you're actively being asked to complete account verification, then you can make any updates to your information from the verification page, along with submitting any documents that are being requested.
Outside of the verification process, the store owner can update these details through Settings > General > Business Details. Click the three dots beside your business entity and then click Edit to update that business's information, including business type.
Note that any changes you make here are automatically sent to our banking partners for review, and the new information is re-run through their verification process. It's possible that the changes automatically re-verify, but you might also be asked for supporting documents.
What happens if I miss my verification deadline?
You'll see a temporary pause on your payouts until the verification procedure is completed. After the first deadline is hit and payouts are temporarily paused, you might see a second deadline indicating when your ability to accept orders with Shopify Payments will be temporarily paused.
All of these pauses are temporary, and are automatically lifted after you complete verification. Reference your admin page for your deadlines.
Starting in June 2026, brand new Shopify Payments Croatia accounts have 90 days from the first order processed to complete verification. If 90 days pass, then any orders that you processed using Shopify Payments might be automatically refunded.
This refund policy applies only to European countries, and only to brand new accounts created on or after June 2026. If this refund policy applies to you, then warnings will tell the store owner when they can expect the refunds to process.
Before you contact Shopify Support about Shopify Payments in Croatia
Before reaching out to Shopify Support, gather this information to help resolve your issue faster:
- Screenshots of any error messages you received, with sensitive information such as bank account numbers removed
- The business type you selected during setup
- Your OIB number (Osobni Identifikacijski Broj), if applicable
- The specific step where you encountered the issue
- The browser and device you're using
- Your bank account details (IBAN, account type, currency) without sharing the full account number
- Any documents you've uploaded and when you uploaded them
Having this information ready helps Shopify Support assist you more efficiently.