Slovenia’s national tax authority is bringing back a much-anticipated administrative relief measure this summer. The Slovenian Tax Office (FURS ) has officially announced a three-week tax holiday from July 27 to August 14, 2026.
The initiative, which mirrors a successful pilot program from 2021, was introduced by the new head of the Slovenian Tax Office (FURS), Janko Preac. The primary goal of the measure is to provide taxpayers, corporate accountants and tax advisors with a quieter summer period to rest without the constant pressure of active tax administration inquiries and paperwork deadlines.
However, while the holiday offers a temporary break from active audits, SIBIZ urges all corporate clients, expats and foreign business owners to understand that your financial, filing and payment obligations will not take a holiday.
What does the tax holiday actually mean?
During this three-week window, the Slovenian Tax Office (FURS ) will generally refrain from sending official requests for documentation or asking for additional explanations in ongoing tax assessment and audit procedures.
According to officials, the measure is intended to allow all business stakeholders, especially external accountants and tax advisors, to enjoy a well-deserved summer break without having to worry about sudden, tight deadlines for tax-related administrative tasks.
What services will continue to operate normally?
In order to ensure that businesses do not experience any operational bottlenecks, the Slovenian Tax Administration (FURS ) has assured the public that all essential and critical services will remain fully accessible. The following procedures and operations will continue without interruption:
VAT and excise duty refunds (critical to business cash flow): It is critical that VAT and excise duty refund claims are processed promptly. The IRS recognizes that delays in these refunds can cause financial harm or disproportionate consequences to business customers.
Property and wealth taxes: Processes related to the assessment of real estate transfer tax, motor vehicle tax, and estate and gift tax will continue as normal.
Customs Operations: All customs procedures and logistics-related clearances will continue as normal, ensuring that international supply chains and trade are not disrupted.
Payment Deferrals: Decisions and processing of requests for tax deferrals or installment payments will continue without delay.
Urgent audits: In cases where there is an imminent risk of the statute of limitations running out, or where the public interest must be protected, the tax authority will continue its priority procedures.
What Is Operating on a Restricted Basis?
For standard audits and general inquiries, cooperation with taxpayers will only occur in cases where meetings or submissions have been scheduled in advance or where communication can be easily coordinated in advance by phone or email.
If a company representative or individual cannot be reached during this holiday period, further communication and official requests will simply resume after August 14, 2026.
Critical Warning: Deadlines and Interest Do Not Pause!
It is absolutely necessary for business people and foreign founders in Slovenia to be aware that essential tax obligations are not suspended.
The Slovenian Tax Office (FURS ) has issued a strict warning on the following points:
Filing Deadlines Remain Active: You must continue to file all regular tax returns, VAT returns, and excise duty returns within the statutory deadlines.
Payment Deadlines Stand: All tax liabilities must be paid on time.
Late Interest Accumulates: The “tax holiday” does not stop the accumulation of late interest. All late payments during this period will continue to be subject to the normal interest penalties.
Legal appeals: The time limits for filing appeals or legal objections to existing tax rulings are not suspended and must be respected.
Strategic Advice for Expats and Corporate Clients
If you run a business or are relocating to Slovenia, this three-week tax holiday is the perfect window to proactively review your internal financial processes. By working with a professional advisory team, you can use this quiet period to review your corporate compliance, organize your accounting archives, and prepare for the post-holiday period without the stress of active government inquiries.
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