Slovenia Confirms Final Proposal to Adjust Flat Tax System for Sole Proprietors – Including Freelancers and Digital Nomads Operating through s.p.
04.11.2025

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

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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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Government Approves Winter Bonus Law: Key Details for Employers
04.11.2025

Government Approves Winter Bonus Law: Key Details for Employers

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Slovenia, November 3, 2025, The Slovenian government has officially approved the proposal for a new mandatory employee benefit – the “winter bonus” (zimski regres). The measure introduces an additional payment for employees that mirrors the structure of the already established annual leave allowance. As discussed in our previous article Mandatory Christmas bonus in Slovenia – […]

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03.11.2025

Winter tire equipment requirements for vehicles in Slovenia

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When and how must vehicles be equipped for winter conditions in Slovenia (e.g. winter tires)? In Slovenia, all motor vehicles must be equipped with appropriate winter equipment between November 15 and March 15. Below is a practical overview of when winter equipment is required, what qualifies as winter equipment, how tire tread depth is measured, […]

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Slovenia adopts comprehensive Business register reform: Simplifying business registration through the SPOT digital platform
29.10.2025

Slovenia adopts comprehensive Business register reform: Simplifying business registration through the SPOT digital platf...

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Ljubljana, October 2025 – The Slovenian National Assembly has adopted a new law on the Business Register of Slovenia, introducing the first major legal, structural and technical overhaul of the system in two decades. The reform aims to simplify and speed up business registration procedures, while strengthening Slovenia’s digital business environment. At SIBIZ Business Services […]

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Slovenia to introduce mandatory e-invoicing for all businesses by 2028
27.10.2025

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

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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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Mandatory Christmas Bonus in Slovenia – A Gift or a Burden?
24.10.2025

Mandatory Christmas Bonus in Slovenia – A Gift or a Burden?

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The Slovenian government has announced plans to introduce a mandatory Christmas bonus (“winter bonus”) for all employees. The proposed amount is half the national minimum wage – around 639 euros – and is tax and contribution free. While this may sound like good news for employees, the timing raises serious concerns for employers. Introducing a […]

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Slovenia introduces transition period for cross-border workers in labor market law – Ljubljana, 17 October 2025
24.10.2025

Slovenia introduces transition period for cross-border workers in labor market law - Ljubljana, 17 October 2025

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The Slovenian National Assembly has adopted an amendment to the Labor Market Regulation Act introducing a transitional period for the abolition of higher unemployment benefits for cross-border workers. The amendment was prepared at the suggestion of the Trade Union of Slovenian Migrant Workers, which had threatened to launch a referendum if the issue was not […]

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Slovenia’s Passport Now Among the World’s Eight Most Powerful
16.10.2025

Slovenia’s Passport Now Among the World’s Eight Most Powerful

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Ljubljana, October 2025 – According to the latest Henley Passport Index, Slovenia has broken into the top ten of the world’s most powerful passports, ranking 8th worldwide. Slovenian passport holders can now travel visa-free or with a visa-on-arrival to 184 destinations, marking Slovenia’s highest ever position in the index and underlining the country’s growing global […]

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What You (as a Foreign Worker in Slovenia) Need to Know About Holiday Allowance (“Regres”)
15.10.2025

What You (as a Foreign Worker in Slovenia) Need to Know About Holiday Allowance ("Regres")

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If you work in Slovenia, it is important to know your rights not only to paid holidays, but also to a holiday allowance, called regres in Slovenian, which in most cases is paid no later than July 1 of each year. The final deadline for payment of regres for 2025 is November 1, 2025, which […]

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Slovenia Introduces EU Entry/Exit System (EES): What Travelers Need to Know
15.10.2025

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

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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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