Slovenia Introduces EU Entry/Exit System (EES): What Travelers Need to Know

Slovenia Introduces EU Entry/Exit System (EES): What Travelers Need to Know

As of October 2025, Slovenia has begun the gradual implementation of the EU Entry/Exit System (EES ) – a digital border control mechanism that replaces manual passport stamping with electronic registration for travelers entering or leaving the Schengen area. The system only applies to short-term visitors from non-EU countries, while foreign residents in Slovenia, including […]

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Slovenian Enterprise Fund Offers Liquidity Loans to SMEs – Interest Rate: Fixed at 1.8% per annum

Slovenian Enterprise Fund Offers Liquidity Loans to SMEs - Interest Rate: Fixed at 1.8% per annum

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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Instant Payments Become the New EU Standard Starting 9 October

Instant Payments Become the New EU Standard Starting 9 October

From 9 October 2025, all banks, savings institutions and payment service providers in the European Union will be required to offer instant payments in euros across all channels. This means that both domestic and cross-border transfers within the euro area will reach recipients in just 10 seconds, at any time of the day or week, […]

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Reporting Foreign Bank Accounts in Slovenia: What Residents and Expats Should Know

Reporting Foreign Bank Accounts in Slovenia: What Residents and Expats Should Know

In today’s globalised world, many individuals hold bank accounts outside their home country. Even among Slovenian residents, it has become increasingly common to use modern online banking services such as Wise, N26, and Revolut. These digital platforms make international transactions easier and cheaper, but they also come with certain reporting obligations that should not be […]

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Slovenia Adopts Legislative Changes to Passports and Identity Cards

Slovenia Adopts Legislative Changes to Passports and Identity Cards

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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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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Selling your property? Avoid these 10 costly mistakes

Selling your property? Avoid these 10 costly mistakes

Selling a property is not just about posting an ad online and waiting for buyers to show up. A successful sale requires careful preparation, a clear plan and the right strategy. Many sellers, often with the best of intentions, make mistakes that cost them valuable time, money and energy. To help you avoid the same […]

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Slovenia (Re)Introduces Flat-Tax Rules – a Flat-Tax Rate from Just 4%

Slovenia (Re)Introduces Flat-Tax Rules - a Flat-Tax Rate from Just 4%

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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Slovenia 2025: Innovation, Sustainability, and Global Partnerships

Slovenia 2025: Innovation, Sustainability, and Global Partnerships

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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Student Housing in Slovenia: What You Should Know Before Renting

Student Housing in Slovenia: What You Should Know Before Renting

Students, both Slovenian and international, are often vulnerable when renting accommodation. Many (especially international students) are not fully familiar with the local housing market, legal regulations or their rights, which makes them more vulnerable to unfair practices. With the new academic year starting on October 1, many students will be looking for rooms or apartments. […]

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