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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Slovenia approves mandatory winter bonus and new flat tax rules for sole proprietors after parliamentary vote

Slovenia approves mandatory winter bonus and new flat tax rules for sole proprietors after parliamentary vote

Slovenia completed a major legislative package. Parliament confirmed the mandatory winter bonus and approved higher thresholds for sole proprietors using the flat tax system. Both measures affect payroll, business planning and compliance for employers, freelancers, digital nomads and foreign investors. This update builds on our previous articles. Key points: Key provisions for the winter bonus: […]

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Slovenia Confirms Final Proposal to Adjust Flat Tax System for Sole Proprietors – Including Freelancers and Digital Nomads Operating through s.p.

Slovenia Confirms Final Proposal to Adjust Flat Tax System for Sole Proprietors – Including Freelancers and Digital No...

Following up on our previous article Slovenia Reintroduces Flat Tax Rules – A Flat Tax Rate from Just 4%, the Slovenian government has now approved a comprehensive proposal to modernize the flat-rate taxation system (sistem normirancev). The reform aims to curb misuse of the system while maintaining simplicity for small entrepreneurs. Key proposed changes include: […]

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Slovenia to introduce mandatory e-invoicing for all businesses by 2028

Slovenia to introduce mandatory e-invoicing for all businesses by 2028

The Slovenian Parliament has unanimously adopted a new law on the exchange of electronic invoices and other electronic documents, introducing mandatory electronic invoicing for all business entities registered in Slovenia as of January 1, 2028. The reform is a decisive step towards a fully digital business environment and aims to simplify administrative processes, reduce costs […]

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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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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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