About us
SIBIZ team provides an one stop shop for individuals, families and companies that would like to live or operate in Slovenia.
About our Services
SIBIZ Business services Ltd. is a team of professional business consultants who share decades of experience collaborating with both international corporations and individual investors looking to operate in the Slovenian and EU markets.
We specialize in complex analytical research, evaluation of all factors at various stages of a business’ development, and dealing with the issues that companies face in Slovenia, the European Union and Adriatic region.
We know our country inside and out. Our close collaboration with local partners embodies our idea that possessing profound knowledge of the local culture and its traditions is a key factor in the successful rendering of our services.
Our team of experienced experts is ready to assist you in settling any business or personal difficulties fast and effectively.
Our team and values
Jan Poniž
Managing partner
I bring a unique blend of passion, expertise and diverse interests. With a solid background in business and law, I have carved out a niche as a leading business immigration expert, guiding clients through complex legal landscapes with precision and dedication.
My fluency in four languages enhances my ability to connect with a global clientele, providing seamless communication and personalised service.
Away from the office, I am a passionate mountaineer and sailing skipper, finding balance and inspiration in the challenges of the great outdoors. These pursuits reflect my commitment to perseverance, strategic thinking and the pursuit of excellence – qualities that I bring to my professional endeavours and the care I give to our clients.
Jasna Jeriček Poniž
Project manager
I graduated from the Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geodesy in 2002.
I am a SPOT point manager.
In the company I support our clients in obtaining various residence permits and manage the virtual office service.
In my free time I like to spend active days with my family, with whom we like to travel.
Laura Auer
Chief Business Officer
I graduated from the Faculty of Economics in Moscow with a Master’s degree in International economics and finance. My experience in international economics and consulting is more than 15 years. My passion is a good food, travels and languages. I will be happy to share my experience and give recommendations on where to have a tasty and beautiful time.
Alen Bernard
Chief of Legal Department
Graduated cum laude, from the Faculty of Law. A firm believer of life long learning, constant improvement, accuracy and never giving up. Following my life motto, that one should pursue and do only the things one feels passionate about, while staying down to earth and kind at heart. In my private time I strive to learn every day something new, specially enjoy studying foreign languages, legislation updates and travelling. If you require a waterproof contract of any kind or are looking for a perfect investment solution, think of establishing contact.
Anastasiia Osoianu
Junior project manager
I graduated from a Marketing Faculty in the Financial and Economical University in Saint-Petersburg. I am currently taking care of communication, project leading and social media, also my deepest love is make-up. When you come to our office, ask me for some ideas to be more confident with your styling or trend ideas. And I adore traveling with my family.
Neva Boljka
Head of Accounting and Tax
I graduated from the Faculty of Economics in Ljubljana with a Master’s degree in Business Administration in 2015. My decades of experience in bookkeeping, accounting and financial consulting complement my professional and personal skills such as accuracy, communication, good organization and flexibility. As a member of the Lions Club, I am also actively involved in charitable activities, and in my free time I enjoy family trips and socializing over good food.
Personal stories
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We’ve been living in Slovenia for a bit more than three years, and we can’t stop thinking that this place is something like out of a fairy tale. The nature here is stunning – the sea, mountains, forests and meadows – everything is close and easily accessible.
Like any resident of a large city, we appreciate a quiet, clean, calm and peaceful environment.
Our daughter was born in Slovenia. We were pleasantly surprised with the level of healthcare and special care of doctors and nurses. Despite our poor knowledge of Slovenian at the time, everyone went out of their way to understand and help us.
Another advantage is the ideal conditions for doing business: all the state departments work in a very precise and efficient manner, the legislative base is logical and clear, the level of bureaucracy is low, and the staff in all the agencies communicate in a very open and friendly manner.It wasn’t an easy decision to start a business in a foreign country, but we’ve never regretted it since!
Albina
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It’s been a bit more than a year since we moved to Slovenia, and with each passing day we’re more and more confident we made the right choice! We fell in love with this country at first sight, and this love grows stronger every day.
Slovenia is an amazing country for a comfortable and safe lifestyle, which is hugely important for parents. It has an excellent climate and natural features, and the nature here is stunning. Anyone can pick exactly where they want to live: in the capital, the mountains, or by the sea. It’s hard to even list all the various benefits of living in Slovenia, like its natural and high-quality food, modern and comfortable transport, and high level of education. But I’d also like to emphasize how friendly and tolerant Slovenians are – it’s like they don’t have a single prejudice towards foreigners!
Yulia T.
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Hi! We’re the Umnovs – Vika the mom, Zhenya the dad, our daughter Polina and Yudzhi the dog.
We’ve been living in Ljubljana for a bit less than a year, but even this limited time has been enough for us to experience the many advantages of life in Slovenia. This includes everything we’ve come in contact with so far, like the economic climate, calm political atmosphere, Ljubljana’s amazing infrastructure, breathtaking natural features and the availability of all the beauty of the Balkans, Italy, Austria, Germany and other European countries that are only a 1.5-hour drive away, the affordable European education for our children, and an amazing reason to study new languages, cultures and traditions.
Indeed, the language turned out to be a huge problem for us (right after we moved, of course). Our daughter, who was integrated immediately in school thanks to her class work (and the Slovenian school teachers) and daily communication with other children, now knows Slovenian much better than her parents. But we are using all the available opportunities to learn the language as well, from attending special club meetings where immigrants can have informal conversations with native speakers, to free language courses for immigrants or parents of school children.
Our daughter is in the 4th grade and attends gymnastics classes, which makes it easy see all the effort and funds the government invests in education and sports.
Every weekend or time off we have from work we visit a new picturesque place to relax and focus on our future goals.
Thanks to all this, Slovenia now feels like home, and we don’t regret our decision to move here one bit.
Evgenyi
