The latest amendment to the Investment Promotion Act (IPA), applicable from 10 April 2024, redefines the concept of investment and extends the possibility of obtaining incentives to foreign investors – companies established in EU Member States. Other companies established in third countries will be subject to the requirement to establish or register a company in Slovenia before the incentive can be paid.

The latest amendment to the Investment Promotion Act (IPA), applicable from 10 April 2024, redefines the concept of inve...

The amendment to the Article of the Investment Promotion Act (IPA) defines an investment as an investment in tangible and intangible assets relating to the setting up of a new company, the expansion of the capacity of an existing company, the diversification of the production of a company into new products not previously produced by […]

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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.

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

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.

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

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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Amendments and supplements to the Act on the Promotion of Investment (Domestic and Foreign) in the Republic of Slovenia.

Amendments and supplements to the Act on the Promotion of Investment (Domestic and Foreign) in the Republic of Slovenia.

The National Parliament of the Republic of Slovenia has recently adopted a proposal for amendments and additions to the Investment Promotion Act. According to the new law, it will be possible to apply under this law before registering a company in Slovenia. This is a step towards de-bureaucratisation and an additional incentive for foreign investors […]

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The Republic of Slovenia will subsidise the purchase of electric bicycles for individuals and businesses from June 2024 with up to 4 million EUR.

The Republic of Slovenia will subsidise the purchase of electric bicycles for individuals and businesses from June 2024 ...

This year alone, the Slovenian Ministry of the Environment, Climate and Energy will spend €4 million to subsidise e-bikes. Subsidies will be available from June this year and are expected to cover up to 30% of the price. This is just one of twelve green tenders Slovenia will launch this year. They will cost € […]

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Up-to-date wages for EU Blue Card holders

Up-to-date wages for EU Blue Card holders

The European Blue Card serves as both a work and residence permit for non-EU, highly qualified professionals, enabling them and their families to reside and work within an EU member state while accessing a variety of benefits. In Slovenia, there has been a recent adjustment to the minimum wage, impacting Blue Card holders as well. […]

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EU BLUE CARD

EU BLUE CARD

The EU Blue Card is a temporary residence and work permit for highly educated workers from third countries. It is issued by an EU member state and allows the holder to enter, live and work in an EU member state. An application for the issue of a Blue Card must be lodged by a foreigner […]

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ANNUAL REPORTS

ANNUAL REPORTS

Annual reports produced by large and medium-sized capital companies and dual companies must contain the following: Annual reports of small share capital companies whose shares are not listed on the stock exchange must as a minimum contain: Annual reports of entrepreneurs and personal companies comprise at least the balance sheet and income statement. They must […]

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Slovenia is among 25 richest, healthiest, happiest, and most advanced countries in the world

Slovenia is among 25 richest, healthiest, happiest, and most advanced countries in the world

The Legatum Institute, a London based research institute released a huge survey that ranks the most prosperous countries in the world. The amount of money a country has is one factor of prosperity, but the Legatum Institute considers much more than that in its ranking. The organization compared 104 variables to come up with its […]

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Slovenia safest country for children, report shows

Slovenia safest country for children, report shows

NGO Save the Children on Wednesday published the index End of Childhood. According to their information, the safest countries for children to grow up are Slovenia and Singapore, while more than half of all children in the world are at risk of conflicts, poverty and discrimination of girls. Health and prosperity of children around the […]

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