Major Overhaul of Foreigners and Employment Legislation in Slovenia: Balancing Business Competitiveness, Administrative ...

Slovenia is on the brink of significant legal reforms affecting how foreign professionals and third-country nationals enter, reside, and work in the country. Two major legislative proposals—the draft amendment to the Foreigners Act (ZTuj) and the draft amendment to the Employment, Self-Employment and Work of Foreigners Act (ZZSDT)—have ignited an intense public debate among key […]

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Major Overhaul of Foreign Employment in Slovenia: What the Proposed ZZSDT Reform Means for Employers and Foreign Professionals

Major Overhaul of Foreign Employment in Slovenia: What the Proposed ZZSDT Reform Means for Employers and Foreign Profess...

The Ministry of Economy, Labour and Sport (Ministrstvo za gospodarstvo, delo in šport) has officially published the draft amendments to the Employment, Self-Employment and Work of Aliens Act (ZZSDT) on the e-Demokracija public portal. This comprehensive legislative revision brings Slovenian labour regulations into line with Directive (EU) 2024/1233 (the recast Single Permit Directive). The proposed […]

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Cross-Border Banking, Tax Residency, and Automatic Data Exchange in Slovenia: What Expats and Business Leaders Must Know

Cross-Border Banking, Tax Residency, and Automatic Data Exchange in Slovenia: What Expats and Business Leaders Must Know

Every September marks a critical milestone in international tax compliance: the annual implementation of the OECD Common Reporting Standard (CRS) and EU Administrative Cooperation Directives. In more than 100 tax jurisdictions worldwide, financial institutions share detailed account and asset data with national tax authorities. In Slovenia, this incoming data stream lands directly at the Slovenian Tax Authority (FURS). […]

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Proposed Revisions to Slovenia’s Foreigners Act (ZTuj-2J): Key Income, Language, and Family Reunification Changes Explained

Proposed Revisions to Slovenia’s Foreigners Act (ZTuj-2J): Key Income, Language, and Family Reunification Changes Expl...

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: The changes described below reflect a PROPOSED LEGISLATIVE DRAFT published by the Ministry of the Interior (MNZ) for the Foreigners Act (ZTuj-2J). The public consultation period has been extended to August 26, 2026. These provisions are not yet final law and remain subject to legislative debate and parliamentary approval. This legislative proposal introduces […]

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Major Reforms Proposed to Slovenia’s Foreigners Act: What Businesses and Expats Need to Know

Major Reforms Proposed to Slovenia’s Foreigners Act: What Businesses and Expats Need to Know

The Ministry of the Interior (which now includes the Ministry of Public Administration) has officially published draft amendments to the Aliens Act (ZTuj-2). Designed to implement the updated EU Single Permit Directive (Directive (EU) 2024/1233 ) and streamline national administrative procedures, the draft law introduces key changes affecting corporate employers, foreign workers and relocating families. […]

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The Death of the SME “Cliff-Edge”: How the EU’s New “Small Mid-Cap” Category Slashes Red Tape for Growing Businesses

The Death of the SME "Cliff-Edge": How the EU’s New "Small Mid-Cap" Category Slashes Red Tape for Growing Businesses

For any high-growth company, crossing the line from small and medium-sized enterprise (SME ) to large corporation is a major milestone. In the European Union, however, this transition has historically been accompanied by a steep bureaucratic cliff. The moment a company outgrows its SME status, it is suddenly subject to the same extensive reporting, compliance […]

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New Health Insurance & Sick Leave Rules in Slovenia: Vital Updates for May 2026

New Health Insurance & Sick Leave Rules in Slovenia: Vital Updates for May 2026

Important changes to the rules governing compulsory health insurance in Slovenia have officially come into force on May 27, 2026. These updates, introduced by the Health Insurance Institute of Slovenia (ZZZS – Zavod za zdravstveno zavarovanje Slovenije), focus heavily on the regulation, reporting and monitoring of sick leave. If you are an expatriate, employee or […]

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GOOD NEWS FOR FOREIGNERS: Slovenia Extends Fast-Track Employment Procedures

GOOD NEWS FOR FOREIGNERS: Slovenia Extends Fast-Track Employment Procedures

Ljubljana, April 2026 – The Ministry of Labor, Family, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities (MDDSZ) has officially extended the validity of the decree that allows for faster employment of foreigners. Originally set to expire on April 30, the accelerated procedures will now remain in effect until October 31, 2026. This extension is a strategic move […]

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New Rules for Sick Leave in Slovenia: What You Need to Know for 2026

New Rules for Sick Leave in Slovenia: What You Need to Know for 2026

Staying abreast of employment regulations is crucial for anyone working or running a business in Slovenia. A new law, the Health Intervention Measures Act (ZDIUPZ), which comes into force on January 1, 2026, introduces significant changes to the rights and obligations regarding sick leave compensation. These changes affect everyone involved in the process: Employees (members), […]

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New EU Rules For Platform Work: What Expats And Businesses In Slovenia Need To Know

New EU Rules For Platform Work: What Expats And Businesses In Slovenia Need To Know

As Slovenia prepares to incorporate the EU Directive on Platform Work into its national legal system, key players like Wolt are calling for a transparent public debate. With the December 2 implementation deadline fast approaching, these changes will have a significant impact on the gig economy, employment law, and the way digital platforms operate in […]

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