Slovenia adopts comprehensive Business register reform: Simplifying business registration through the SPOT digital platform
29.10.2025

Slovenia adopts comprehensive Business register reform: Simplifying business registration through the SPOT digital platf...

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business in Slovenia, employment, Legislation, Work in Slovenia

Ljubljana, October 2025 – The Slovenian National Assembly has adopted a new law on the Business Register of Slovenia, introducing the first major legal, structural and technical overhaul of the system in two decades. The reform aims to simplify and speed up business registration procedures, while strengthening Slovenia’s digital business environment. At SIBIZ Business Services […]

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Mandatory Christmas Bonus in Slovenia – A Gift or a Burden?
24.10.2025

Mandatory Christmas Bonus in Slovenia – A Gift or a Burden?

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business in Slovenia, corporate, employment, labour

The Slovenian government has announced plans to introduce a mandatory Christmas bonus (“winter bonus”) for all employees. The proposed amount is half the national minimum wage – around 639 euros – and is tax and contribution free. While this may sound like good news for employees, the timing raises serious concerns for employers. Introducing a […]

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Slovenia introduces transition period for cross-border workers in labor market law – Ljubljana, 17 October 2025
24.10.2025

Slovenia introduces transition period for cross-border workers in labor market law - Ljubljana, 17 October 2025

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The Slovenian National Assembly has adopted an amendment to the Labor Market Regulation Act introducing a transitional period for the abolition of higher unemployment benefits for cross-border workers. The amendment was prepared at the suggestion of the Trade Union of Slovenian Migrant Workers, which had threatened to launch a referendum if the issue was not […]

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Slovenia Introduces EU Entry/Exit System (EES): What Travelers Need to Know
15.10.2025

Slovenia Introduces EU Entry/Exit System (EES): What Travelers Need to Know

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business in Slovenia, digital nomad, life in Slovenia, Slovenia

As of October 2025, Slovenia has begun the gradual implementation of the EU Entry/Exit System (EES ) – a digital border control mechanism that replaces manual passport stamping with electronic registration for travelers entering or leaving the Schengen area. The system only applies to short-term visitors from non-EU countries, while foreign residents in Slovenia, including […]

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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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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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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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Mutual Termination of Employment in Slovenia: What Foreign Employees Should Know
17.09.2025

Mutual Termination of Employment in Slovenia: What Foreign Employees Should Know

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employment, labour, Legislation, Work in Slovenia

For employees working in Slovenia, understanding the different ways an employment relationship can end is essential. One common option is the mutual termination of employment contract, often referred to as “sporazumna odpoved” in Slovenian. This allows both the employee and the employer to agree on ending the employment under conditions they set together. Mutual termination […]

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Slovenia Expands List of Shortage Occupations for 2025
25.08.2025

Slovenia Expands List of Shortage Occupations for 2025

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Slovenia has significantly expanded its official list of shortage occupations for 2025. Only a few years ago this list was limited to a small number of professions, while today it covers more than 100 occupations across almost all sectors of the economy. The expansion reflects broader labor market trends both in Slovenia and across the […]

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Taxation of Digital Nomads in Slovenia: Residency Permit, Tax Residency, and Income Tax Rules
25.08.2025

Taxation of Digital Nomads in Slovenia: Residency Permit, Tax Residency, and Income Tax Rules

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Slovenia will introduce a temporary residence permit for digital nomads starting 21 November 2025. From that date, non-EU citizens will be able to apply for this new type of residence permit, which allows them to live in Slovenia while working remotely for employers or clients abroad. Key features of the digital nomad residence permit Labor […]

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Major Immigration Reforms in Slovenia Entering into Force from July to November 2025
20.08.2025

Major Immigration Reforms in Slovenia Entering into Force from July to November 2025

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Slovenia is rolling out substantial changes to its migration and foreign employment system under amendments to the Foreigners Act (ZTuj-2I) and the Employment, Self-Employment and Work of Foreigners Act (ZZSDT-E). These reforms enter into force gradually throughout 2025, with the most important operational changes kicking in between 21 July 2025 and 21 November 2025. As […]

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