campaignNew: law effective 1 October 2026

Get your salon ready for Croatia's anchor prices

From 1 October 2026 Croatian salons must display an additional (anchor) price next to the current price, and if they have a website, publish a price list in XML/CSV format. BeautyBind is salon booking software that covers both online bookings and anchor-price support – coming by 25 September 2026.

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What does the new law require?

Under Croatia's Law on Exceptional Measures for Price Control and the accompanying Decisions on the display of additional prices and publication of price lists, all traders and service providers that provide goods or services to consumers must, from 1 October 2026, display an additional (anchor) price next to the current price. For services and newly covered products, the reference date is 10 September 2026.

If a salon has its own website, it must publish its price list in an electronically processable format – specifically XML or CSV. Price lists must be updated regularly and kept available for 30 days from publication, so consumers and authorities can always see historical and current prices.

The goal is more transparent consumer information. For salons it means a little more administration – unless you have a tool that handles it for you.

What your salon needs to do

Four key obligations taking effect on 1 October 2026.

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Display an anchor price

From 1 October 2026, you must clearly, visibly, and legibly display an additional (anchor) price next to the current retail price at the point of sale or where the service is provided, and in every form of advertising.

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Publish a price list on your website

If your salon has its own website, you must publish the current price list in XML or CSV format suitable for automated processing. PDF, Word, and Excel are not accepted formats.

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Update your price list regularly

Product price lists must be updated daily by 8:00 AM for the current business day. Service price lists must be updated after every change, by 8:00 AM on the day the change is published.

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Keep a history of published price lists

Published price lists must remain available for 30 days from publication. For new products and services that appear after 10 September 2026, it is recommended to record the first-appearance date.

How BeautyBind makes compliance easier

Instead of manually maintaining price lists in multiple tools, BeautyBind keeps everything in one place.

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Service and price overview

In BeautyBind all your services and prices live in one place. When you change a price, it is automatically reflected on your branded salon page and online bookings.

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24/7 online bookings

Let clients find you, browse services and prices, and book an appointment any time. Your page becomes your salon's digital storefront – and soon ready to meet Croatia's new anchor-price requirements.

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XML/CSV price-list export

By 25 September 2026 at the latest, BeautyBind will support price-list exports in the XML/CSV format required by the regulation, including the anchor price, unit of measure, and all mandatory fields.

Get ready before 1 October

Open a free BeautyBind account today. Anchor-price support and XML/CSV price-list export are coming by 25 September 2026 at the latest.

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Salon booking software that handles anchor prices too

BeautyBind is salon booking software that brings online bookings, service management, staff scheduling and client records together on one platform. For salons preparing for Croatia's anchor-price rules, that means services, current prices and additional (anchor) prices can be managed centrally, while the updated price list is shown automatically on the salon's branded page.

Alongside the obligation to publish a price list in XML/CSV format, salons increasingly need a modern booking channel. BeautyBind enables 24/7 online bookings – clients browse services and prices and book an appointment without phone calls or messages. That reduces admin work, increases appointment fill rates, and helps salons look more professional.

By 25 September 2026 at the latest we are adding anchor-price support and price-list export, so your salon can be ready for 1 October without extra stress.

And alongside anchor prices, you get a complete salon

Calendar, clients, staff, services, and online bookings – all in one place.

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Smart Calendar

A drag-and-drop calendar that feels like magic. Real-time calendar sync across your team.

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Staff Management

Manage schedules, roles, and availability for your entire team effortlessly.

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Client Database

Detailed histories, preferences, and notes stored securely in one place.

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Automated Reminders

Help reduce no-shows and keep clients informed with automatic email reminders.

Your branded salon online

From the Basic plan upward, every salon gets its own website with online booking – ideal for publishing price lists and attracting new clients. No commissions, no hidden fees.

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Frequently asked questions

What are anchor prices?

An 'anchor' or additional price is a historical reference price that must be displayed next to the current retail price. For services and newly covered products, the reference date is 10 September 2026. For already covered categories (food, beverages, cosmetics, cleaning products, toiletries, and household products), the reference date remains 2 May 2025. The anchor price is not a new selling price or a cap on future prices – it is shown purely for consumer comparison.

Who must display an anchor price?

All traders and service providers that provide goods or services to end consumers in Croatia must comply. This includes craftsmen, companies, family farms, non-profits, private lessors, and self-employed professionals. If you sell goods or provide services to individual consumers, the obligation applies to you.

When does the law take effect?

The new obligations for displaying anchor prices and publishing price lists on websites take effect on 1 October 2026. BeautyBind will release support for these requirements by 25 September 2026 at the latest, giving salons enough time to prepare before the deadline.

How must the anchor price be displayed?

The anchor price must be clearly, visibly, and legibly displayed next to the current retail price at the point of sale or where the service is provided, as well as in all advertising – flyers, posters, digital ads, and websites. The reference date does not have to appear next to every item; it can be shown in the price list header if that makes the anchor price clearly visible.

Does my salon need a website because of this law?

No. The XML/CSV price list obligation applies only if your salon already has its own website. If you do not have a website, you are not required to create one solely for this purpose. However, if you do have a website or advertise prices on social media, the anchor price must accompany any advertised price. Note: social media pages are not considered websites for the XML/CSV publication obligation.

What are the fines for non-compliance?

Market inspectors from the State Inspectorate supervise enforcement. Fines may range from €3,000 to €30,000 for legal entities, €1,000 to €4,000 for responsible persons in legal entities, €1,000 to €20,000 for individual craftsmen/self-employed persons, and €1,000 to €6,000 for individual traders. Penalties can be imposed for failing to publish price lists, publishing in non-XML/CSV formats, unclear display of anchor prices, or missing update deadlines.

How does BeautyBind help salons comply?

BeautyBind lets you manage services and prices in one place. By 25 September 2026 at the latest, we are adding anchor-price support – including automatic price-list export in the XML/CSV format required by the regulation, clear display of anchor prices on your branded salon page and online booking flow, and easy price updates after every change. This makes it easier to meet the new requirements without additional administrative work.

Can I handle anchor prices and online booking in the same software?

Yes. BeautyBind is all-in-one salon booking software that combines 24/7 online bookings, calendar management, staff and client management, and invoicing. In addition, by 25 September 2026 at the latest we are adding anchor-price support and XML/CSV price-list export, so everything your salon needs for the new legal obligations is in one place.

How do I publish a salon price list on my website under the new law?

If your salon has its own website, the law requires the price list to be published in an XML or CSV format that can be processed automatically. In BeautyBind you will be able to export your current service price list with the additional (anchor) price in that format and publish it on your branded salon page, without writing tables by hand.

Is BeautyBind free for small salons?

Yes. BeautyBind offers a free forever plan for one employee, with no credit card required. It is ideal for individual salons starting out with online bookings and preparing for anchor prices. When your salon grows, you can easily upgrade to a higher plan with more employees and advanced features.

How do clients book an appointment through BeautyBind?

Your salon gets its own branded website showing services, prices and available time slots. The client chooses a service, provider and time, enters their details and receives an immediate booking confirmation. You see the appointment in your BeautyBind calendar and can automatically send email reminders.

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Be ready for anchor prices

Open your free account today. Support for the new obligations is coming by 25 September 2026.

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