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

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

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

How to Obtain a Slovenian VAT Number for Your Company

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

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

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

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

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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Register Your Business in Slovenia at Our In-House SPOT Point

Register Your Business in Slovenia at Our In-House SPOT Point

SIBIZ offers one of the most practical advantages for entrepreneurs in Slovenia: our own official SPOT registration office. At our office, you can register a sole proprietorship (s.p.) or a limited liability company (d.o.o.) quickly and efficiently. Both Slovenian and foreign citizens can complete the process with us, supported by our team of experts who […]

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Slovenia Expands List of Shortage Occupations for 2025

Slovenia Expands List of Shortage Occupations for 2025

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

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

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

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

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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EU Pay Transparency Directive: What It Means for Employers and Employees in 2026

EU Pay Transparency Directive: What It Means for Employers and Employees in 2026

The European Union is introducing a new set of rules aimed at increasing pay transparency and closing the gender pay gap. The Pay Transparency Directive (EU Directive 2023/970), adopted on 6 June 2023, introduces obligations that will fundamentally change how companies approach pay structures, hiring practices, and internal reporting. Member States must transpose the directive […]

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Workforce, Migration, and Policy Shifts in Europe: Key Developments from the EMN 2024 Report

Workforce, Migration, and Policy Shifts in Europe: Key Developments from the EMN 2024 Report

Published in July 2025, the Asylum and Migration Overview 2024 by the European Migration Network (EMN) offers a detailed look back at how European countries responded to labour market demands, migration pressures, and asylum challenges during 2024. The report offers an in-depth review of trends, reforms, and operational shifts observed across 35 participating countries in […]

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