Planning Your 2026 Calendar: A Guide to Holidays and School Vacations in Slovenia

Planning Your 2026 Calendar: A Guide to Holidays and School Vacations in Slovenia

Planning Your 2026 Calendar: A Guide to Holidays and School Vacations in Slovenia For Slovenian expats, business professionals and corporate clients, staying ahead of the local calendar is key to balancing productivity with personal time. In 2026, several holidays are aligned to create long weekends, while others remain strictly commemorative working days. At SIBIZ, we […]

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Mastering the 2026 Tax Season: A Guide to Special Tax Relief for Dependent Family Members in Slovenia

Mastering the 2026 Tax Season: A Guide to Special Tax Relief for Dependent Family Members in Slovenia

Navigating the tax landscape as a foreign resident or tax resident in Slovenia can be complex. One of the most effective ways to optimize your annual tax liability is by correctly claiming the Special tax relief for dependent family members (“Posebna olajšava za vzdrževane družinske člane”). What is the Special Tax Relief for Dependent Family […]

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Slovenia Introduces New Short-Term Rental Rules Under the Hospitality Act in 2026, Significant Impact on Airbnb and Booking.com Hosts

Slovenia Introduces New Short-Term Rental Rules Under the Hospitality Act in 2026, Significant Impact on Airbnb and Book...

From the start of the new year, Slovenia will begin applying the new Hospitality Act, which directly affects short-term apartment rentals marketed through platforms such as Airbnb and Booking.com. While time limits on short-term rentals in municipalities with a high risk of negative impacts will not apply until January 1, 2027, the new framework already […]

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Slovenia activates the Short Time Work Scheme under the Act on Partial Reimbursement of Salary Compensation: A practical overview for employers

Slovenia activates the Short Time Work Scheme under the Act on Partial Reimbursement of Salary Compensation: A practical...

Slovenia activated the short-time work scheme under ZUDPNP. The measure supports employers who face temporary disruptions and need to reduce working hours. The goal is simple: to protect jobs and stabilize operations during unexpected circumstances. The government adopted the decision on December 4, 2025. The measure came into effect on December 5, 2025. Employers can […]

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Real estate tax in Slovenia 2026 – What homeowners need to prepare for

Real estate tax in Slovenia 2026 - What homeowners need to prepare for

Real estate tax in Slovenia 2026 – What homeowners need to prepare for Slovenia will keep the same real estate tax brackets in 2026 as in 2025. This has been confirmed by the Ministry of Finance in its latest proposal for the annual revaluation rules. This article summarizes the key points for homeowners and investors […]

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Winter bonus 2025 in Slovenia – what every employer and foreign owner needs to know

Winter bonus 2025 in Slovenia – what every employer and foreign owner needs to know

As of November 20, 2025, Slovenia introduced a new mandatory employee benefit, the winter bonus (zimski regres).This overview is based on explanations from the Slovenian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and official guidelines from the Ministry of Labor and the Ministry of Finance. SIBIZ assists many international employers in Slovenia. Our team in Ljubljana includes […]

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Slovenia Adopts New Rules for Exchanging Foreign Driver’s Licences

Slovenia Adopts New Rules for Exchanging Foreign Driver’s Licences

The National Assembly has approved amendments to the Driving Licence Act. Holders of valid driver’s licenses issued in North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Kosovo or Serbia who have registered their residence in Slovenia will be able to exchange their license for a Slovenian one without taking the practical driving test. They must complete the […]

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Slovenia Introduces the New Digital Nomad EU Residence Permit, Effective 20 November 2025

Slovenia Introduces the New Digital Nomad EU Residence Permit, Effective 20 November 2025

Slovenia has opened a new chapter for digital nomads, remote workers and global entrepreneurs. From November 20, 2025, foreign citizens from outside the EU and EEA will be together with their families. able to apply for the new Digital Nomad EU Residence Permit. This permit supports highly mobile professionals who work remotely for foreign employers […]

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EU Finance Ministers Move to End the Low Value Customs Exemption

EU Finance Ministers Move to End the Low Value Customs Exemption

The EU agreed to end the low value customs exemption for parcels under 150 EUR. The goal is to limit the flow of low cost imports tied to Temu, Shein and other platforms. Member states push for implementation in 2026, not 2028. Key developments Impact for businesses Next steps More information on this: https://www.consilium.europa.eu/sl/press/press-releases/2025/11/13/customs-council-takes-action-to-tackle-the-influx-of-small-parcels/ About […]

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EU tightens Schengen visa rules for Russian citizens amid security concerns

EU tightens Schengen visa rules for Russian citizens amid security concerns

Brussels, November 2025 – The European Commission has adopted stricter rules for issuing Schengen visas to Russian citizens. The new measures, which come into force this Saturday, are a response to the growing security risks associated with Russia’s ongoing aggression against Ukraine. EU High Representative Kaja Kallas highlighted recent drone incidents and acts of sabotage […]

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