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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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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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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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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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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Ljubljana, 15 September – A revised government regulation on electronic identification has introduced important simplifications for using Slovenia’s e-services. The key innovation is a virtual high-level identification method, where the physical ID card is required only during the initial setup. With this change, users can now log in to e-services using the updated eOsebna mobile […]
Preberite večFor 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 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 […]
Preberite večSlovenia 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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Slovenia returned to growth in Q2 2025 after a contraction in the first quarter. According to seasonally and calendar adjusted figures from the Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia (SURS), GDP rose by 0.7% compared to Q1 and by 0.8% year-on-year. This is the highest quarterly GDP growth in the euro area, along with […]
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