Slovenian Enterprise Fund Offers Liquidity Loans to SMEs – Interest Rate: Fixed at 1.8% per annum
07.10.2025

Slovenian Enterprise Fund Offers Liquidity Loans to SMEs - Interest Rate: Fixed at 1.8% per annum

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business in Slovenia, Legislation

Slovenian micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can now benefit from highly competitive liquidity loans provided by the Slovenian Enterprise Fund (Slovenski podjetniški sklad – SPS). These loans, ranging from EUR 15,000 to EUR 100,000, are designed to provide businesses with easy and quick access to funding sources for smaller investments or working capital needs. […]

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Instant Payments Become the New EU Standard Starting 9 October
07.10.2025

Instant Payments Become the New EU Standard Starting 9 October

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business in Slovenia, EU, life in Slovenia, Slovenia

From 9 October 2025, all banks, savings institutions and payment service providers in the European Union will be required to offer instant payments in euros across all channels. This means that both domestic and cross-border transfers within the euro area will reach recipients in just 10 seconds, at any time of the day or week, […]

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Reporting Foreign Bank Accounts in Slovenia: What Residents and Expats Should Know
07.10.2025

Reporting Foreign Bank Accounts in Slovenia: What Residents and Expats Should Know

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Legislation, Living in Slovenia, Slovenia, Work in Slovenia

In today’s globalised world, many individuals hold bank accounts outside their home country. Even among Slovenian residents, it has become increasingly common to use modern online banking services such as Wise, N26, and Revolut. These digital platforms make international transactions easier and cheaper, but they also come with certain reporting obligations that should not be […]

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Slovenia Adopts Legislative Changes to Passports and Identity Cards
07.10.2025

Slovenia Adopts Legislative Changes to Passports and Identity Cards

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Legislation, life in Slovenia, Living in Slovenia, Slovenia

Ljubljana, October 2, 2025 – Two legislative updates affecting Slovenia’s official identification documents entered into force today, following the adoption of the new Passport Act and the amendment to the Identity Card Act. Both laws apply to all applications submitted on or after October 2, 2025 and bring practical improvements while reducing administrative burdens. The […]

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New call for applications: Support for the internationalization of Slovenian SMEs
03.10.2025

New call for applications: Support for the internationalization of Slovenian SMEs

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business in Slovenia, employment, life in Slovenia, Work in Slovenia

SPIRIT Slovenia has launched a new public call for proposals to help Slovenian micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) strengthen their international presence. The initiative aims to increase the global competitiveness of Slovenian companies by co-financing activities that promote entry and growth in foreign markets. Purpose of the Call The program is designed to help […]

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Slovenia Adopts Labour Market Reform: Key Changes under ZUTD-I
03.10.2025

Slovenia Adopts Labour Market Reform: Key Changes under ZUTD-I

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business in Slovenia, employment, labour, Work in Slovenia

On September 19, 2025, the Official Gazette of the Republic of Slovenia (No. 70/25) published the Act Amending and Supplementing the Act on the Regulation of the Labor Market (ZUTD-I). The Act entered into force on September 20, 2025, with most of the substantive changes taking effect on January 1, 2026. The reform introduces higher […]

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How to Obtain a Slovenian VAT Number for Your Company
29.09.2025

How to Obtain a Slovenian VAT Number for Your Company

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If you have recently established a company in Slovenia or are planning to start business activities here, one of the first steps may be obtaining a VAT identification number (DDV number). This number is essential if you expect to exceed the statutory turnover threshold or if you wish to voluntarily enter the VAT system. The […]

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Legal Residency vs Tax Residency in Slovenia: What Every Expat, Digital Nomad, and Global Entrepreneur Should Know
29.09.2025

Legal Residency vs Tax Residency in Slovenia: What Every Expat, Digital Nomad, and Global Entrepreneur Should Know

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Introduction Moving to Slovenia, whether for work, investment or family, often raises one crucial question: Where will I pay taxes?Many newcomers confuse legal residency (your right to live in Slovenia) with tax residency (your obligation to pay tax in Slovenia). While they sometimes overlap, they are not the same. Misunderstanding the difference can lead to […]

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Selling your property? Avoid these 10 costly mistakes
25.09.2025

Selling your property? Avoid these 10 costly mistakes

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Selling a property is not just about posting an ad online and waiting for buyers to show up. A successful sale requires careful preparation, a clear plan and the right strategy. Many sellers, often with the best of intentions, make mistakes that cost them valuable time, money and energy. To help you avoid the same […]

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Slovenia (Re)Introduces Flat-Tax Rules – a Flat-Tax Rate from Just 4%
25.09.2025

Slovenia (Re)Introduces Flat-Tax Rules - a Flat-Tax Rate from Just 4%

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business in Slovenia, labour, life in Slovenia, Living in Slovenia

Slovenia is reintroducing a more favorable flat-tax system (“normiranci”) after last year’s restrictive reforms that significantly limited its use. Widely relied upon by entrepreneurs and self-employed professionals, the regime is once again opening space for growth by raising thresholds and adjusting tax brackets, aiming to encourage entrepreneurship while still ensuring fair taxation. Why the Flat-Tax […]

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