Major Immigration Reforms in Slovenia Entering into Force from July to November 2025

Major Immigration Reforms in Slovenia Entering into Force from July to November 2025

Slovenia is rolling out substantial changes to its migration and foreign employment system under amendments to the Foreigners Act (ZTuj-2I) and the Employment, Self-Employment and Work of Foreigners Act (ZZSDT-E). These reforms enter into force gradually throughout 2025, with the most important operational changes kicking in between 21 July 2025 and 21 November 2025. As […]

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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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Beware of Slovenian Citizenship Scams: What Business Professionals and Corporate Clients Need to Know

Beware of Slovenian Citizenship Scams: What Business Professionals and Corporate Clients Need to Know

At SIBIZ, we provide legal and strategic support to international business professionals, entrepreneurs, and corporate clients looking to invest, live, or work in Slovenia. As a trusted partner in relocation, corporate setup, and immigration matters, we feel it is important to warn our clients and the broader public about a growing number of scams targeting […]

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Attracting Global Talent: Slovenia Introduces Tax Incentives for Highly Skilled Professionals

Attracting Global Talent: Slovenia Introduces Tax Incentives for Highly Skilled Professionals

In an effort to position itself as an attractive destination for international professionals amid intensifying global competition for highly qualified talent, Slovenia has introduced tax incentives for highly skilled professionals. From January 2025 onwards, individuals who meet specific criteria will be eligible for a new tax incentive, offering a reduced personal income tax rate of […]

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Important labour market reform in Slovenia: Key Updates from the Amendment to the Labor Market Regulation Act (ZUTD)

Important labour market reform in Slovenia: Key Updates from the Amendment to the Labor Market Regulation Act (ZUTD)

On 20 June 2025, the National Assembly of the Republic of Slovenia adopted significant amendments to the Act on the Regulation of the Labor Market. The reform introduces impactful changes aimed at improving social security, labour flexibility and active employment policies. Below are the main highlights: Both the minimum and maximum unemployment benefits will now […]

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New law eases hiring and obtaining EU work and residence permits for foreign healthcare professionals in Republic of Slovenia

New law eases hiring and obtaining EU work and residence permits for foreign healthcare professionals in Republic of Slo...

As of June 19, 2025, Slovenia has enacted a new Law on the Recognition of Professional Qualifications in Healthcare, aimed at simplifying the employment process for foreign medical professionals. The law streamlines procedures, reduces administrative barriers, and introduces several important changes: According to the Ministry of Health of Republic of Slovneia, over 150 candidates are […]

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Amendments to the Foreigners Act make it easier to obtain an EU Blue Card, a visa for digital nomads, the possibility to apply for a permit directly in Slovenia and other innovations introduced by the amendments to the legislation on the work and residence of foreigners in the Republic of Slovenia

Amendments to the Foreigners Act make it easier to obtain an EU Blue Card, a visa for digital nomads, the possibility to...

The amendment to the Foreigners Act (ZTuj-2I) enters into force. The Act on Amendments and Additions to the Foreigners Act was adopted by the National Assembly on 25 April 2025. The amendment transposes into the legal order of the Republic of Slovenia the provisions of several legal acts of the European Union, the amended Directive […]

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Slovenia opens its doors to foreign experts: new opportunities and better working conditions

Slovenia opens its doors to foreign experts: new opportunities and better working conditions

Slovenian legislation on the employment of foreigners is undergoing significant changes. Today, the National Assembly voted in favor of two important amendments—the Employment, Self-Employment, and Work of Foreigners Act and the Aliens Act. Both legislative changes are aimed at making the Slovenian labor market more open, especially to highly qualified workers from third countries. Easier […]

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Proposal for the Act on the Amendments and Supplements to the Act on Employment, Self-employment and Work of Foreigners

Proposal for the Act on the Amendments and Supplements to the Act on Employment, Self-employment and Work of Foreigners

The Government of Slovenia has put out a Proposal for the Act on the Amendments and Supplements to the Act on Employment, Self-employment and Work of Foreigners, which, in accordance with Directive (EU) 2021/1883 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 October 2021 on the conditions of entry and residence of third-country nationals […]

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Overview of the current changes introduced by the Act on Measures to Optimise Certain Procedures at Administrative Units in the Republic of Slovenia (ZUOPUE)

Overview of the current changes introduced by the Act on Measures to Optimise Certain Procedures at Administrative Units...

For some time now, Slovenia has been struggling with lengthy procedures at administrative units – both for Slovenians and for foreigners. In order to make the work at administrative units faster and more efficient, the Act on Measures to Optimise Certain Procedures at Administrative Units (ZUOPUE) entered into force on 25 July 2025. The Act […]

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