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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How to Obtain a Slovenian VAT Number for Your Company

How to Obtain a Slovenian VAT Number for Your Company

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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Legal Residency vs Tax Residency in Slovenia: What Every Expat, Digital Nomad, and Global Entrepreneur Should Know

Legal Residency vs Tax Residency in Slovenia: What Every Expat, Digital Nomad, and Global Entrepreneur Should Know

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 (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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Taxation of Digital Nomads in Slovenia: Residency Permit, Tax Residency, and Income Tax Rules

Taxation of Digital Nomads in Slovenia: Residency Permit, Tax Residency, and Income Tax Rules

Slovenia 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: Proposal to Restore the Flat-Rate Tax System for Sole Proprietors Gains Momentum

Slovenia: Proposal to Restore the Flat-Rate Tax System for Sole Proprietors Gains Momentum

Ljubljana, August 2025 – The New Slovenia party (NSi) has submitted a new proposal to the National Assembly that aims to reinstate the previously valid flat-rate taxation system for sole proprietors, known as normiranci. The proposal seeks to reverse key changes introduced by the current government in January this year through the latest amendment to […]

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ETIAS Is Coming: What You Need to Know Before Traveling to Slovenia and the EU from 2026

ETIAS Is Coming: What You Need to Know Before Traveling to Slovenia and the EU from 2026

The way international travelers enter Slovenia and other EU countries is about to change. The European Union is implementing the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS), a new entry requirement for visitors from visa waiver countries. At SIBIZ, we work with a wide range of international clients, from entrepreneurs and investors to professionals and […]

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

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

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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Slovenia Introduces Highly Attractive Investment Account with 0–15% Taxation — Also Available to Foreign Residents

Slovenia Introduces Highly Attractive Investment Account with 0–15% Taxation — Also Available to Foreign Residents

Slovenia has taken a bold step in modernizing its investment landscape by introducing the Individual Investment Account (INR) — a unique, tax-advantaged investment vehicle that offers exceptionally favorable taxation and is available to both Slovenian and foreign tax residents. Key Highlights: What Is the INR? The Individual Investment Account (INR) — an abbreviation of the […]

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How can companies in Slovenia that are tax residents of Slovenia reduce the advance tax on profits that you pay during the year to the Tax Office?

How can companies in Slovenia that are tax residents of Slovenia reduce the advance tax on profits that you pay during t...

This year, companies pay a higher rate of corporate profit tax, find out below how you can reduce your advance payment of this tax. You have recently had to file your tax returns, which means that your next instalment of corporate profit tax or business rates will be different from what it was before you […]

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