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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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 2025: Innovation, Sustainability, and Global Partnerships
25.09.2025

Slovenia 2025: Innovation, Sustainability, and Global Partnerships

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With a population of just over two million, Slovenia is positioning itself as one of Europe’s next innovation hubs. The country combines scientific excellence, a highly educated workforce, and strong international ties to create a model for sustainable and knowledge-driven growth. Building on Knowledge and Science “Slovenia is a community that invests in science, education, […]

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New VAT Record-keeping Requirements in Slovenia: What Business Owners Need to Know
29.07.2025

New VAT Record-keeping Requirements in Slovenia: What Business Owners Need to Know

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As of the end of August 2025, all entities identified for VAT purposes in Slovenia, whether located locally or abroad, will face new obligations under updated tax reporting rules. Two new records must be kept and submitted to the Financial Administration of the Republic of Slovenia (FURS) on a regular basis: These changes represent a […]

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Public Agency SPIRIT Slovenia launches two calls for proposals – almost €52 million available for companies
25.07.2024

Public Agency SPIRIT Slovenia launches two calls for proposals - almost €52 million available for companies

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On 12 July 2024, the Slovenian Public Agency SPIRIT Slovenia published two calls for proposals on its website: www.spiritslovenia.si, for the co-financing of individual company participation in international trade fairs in 2024-2028 and for energy efficiency (EE) and decarbonisation in industry. Almost €52 million will be available for companies under both calls. The first is […]

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European grants for entrepreneurs – from e-mobility and artificial intelligence to healthcare.
25.07.2024

European grants for entrepreneurs - from e-mobility and artificial intelligence to healthcare.

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A brief overview of current programmes and calls for proposals for businesses and entrepreneurs in the European Union. 1. Electromobility training The E-boost programme co-funds training for SMEs working in the field of electro-mobility, with the aim of helping companies to get up to speed on the challenges of electro-mobility in all sectors, from automotive […]

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Slovenian Enterprise Fund calls for EUR 66 million in guarantees to secure bank loans for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises in Slovenia.
12.05.2024

Slovenian Enterprise Fund calls for EUR 66 million in guarantees to secure bank loans for micro, small and medium-sized ...

Business
business in Slovenia, corporate, investment, Work in Slovenia

Slovenian Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises will again this year be able to obtain bank loans more easily, more quickly and more cheaply to implement more technologically complex and/or less complex projects, with a focus on supporting projects in the fields of digitisation, green and circular economy, with the help of guarantees from the Slovenian […]

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Social security contributions for the self-employed increased from February 2024.
24.04.2024

Social security contributions for the self-employed increased from February 2024.

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As a self-employed person, you pay your own social security contributions. You have to pay them by the 20th of the month for the previous month. What are the current amounts? The bureaucracy of paying your contributions is usually taken care of by an accountant, but you can also take care of your contributions using […]

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Exciting Investment News from Slovenia!
21.04.2024

Exciting Investment News from Slovenia!

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Top Pharma Investment: Novartis and Sandoz lead as the top foreign investors in Slovenia, strengthening its position as a prime destination for pharma industries. Get ready as Sandoz ramps up with a whopping €400 million investment in a new biosimilar drug production facility in Lendava. Meanwhile, Novartis continues to expand, pouring €245 million last year […]

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An overview of some of the current financing and lending schemes available to companies in the Republic of Slovenia through SID banka.
15.04.2024

An overview of some of the current financing and lending schemes available to companies in the Republic of Slovenia thro...

Business
business in Slovenia, corporate, employment, investment

Businesses and entrepreneurs in Slovenia, including foreign investors with registered companies in Slovenia, have access to a wide range of funding opportunities, incentives and subsidies. Under the national and European programmes available, companies can find support for a variety of activities, from research and development to expanding their business and improving liquidity. SID Bank (Slovenska […]

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