The latest amendment to the Investment Promotion Act (IPA), applicable from 10 April 2024, redefines the concept of investment and extends the possibility of obtaining incentives to foreign investors – companies established in EU Member States. Other companies established in third countries will be subject to the requirement to establish or register a company in Slovenia before the incentive can be paid.

The latest amendment to the Investment Promotion Act (IPA), applicable from 10 April 2024, redefines the concept of inve...

The amendment to the Article of the Investment Promotion Act (IPA) defines an investment as an investment in tangible and intangible assets relating to the setting up of a new company, the expansion of the capacity of an existing company, the diversification of the production of a company into new products not previously produced by […]

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Government is proposing changes to the law on short-term renting of apartments to tourists on platforms such as Airbnb and Booking.

Government is proposing changes to the law on short-term renting of apartments to tourists on platforms such as Airbnb a...

The draft of the new hospitality bill will be put out for public consultation on Monday by the Ministry of Economy, and we have  obtained the starting points, which were prepared just before the May 2024 holidays. As per sources: there may be some changes, but given the proximity, there should not be anything substantial. […]

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Slovenian Enterprise Fund calls for EUR 66 million in guarantees to secure bank loans for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises in Slovenia.

Slovenian Enterprise Fund calls for EUR 66 million in guarantees to secure bank loans for micro, small and medium-sized ...

Slovenian Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises will again this year be able to obtain bank loans more easily, more quickly and more cheaply to implement more technologically complex and/or less complex projects, with a focus on supporting projects in the fields of digitisation, green and circular economy, with the help of guarantees from the Slovenian […]

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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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Social security contributions for the self-employed increased from February 2024.

Social security contributions for the self-employed increased from February 2024.

As a self-employed person, you pay your own social security contributions. You have to pay them by the 20th of the month for the previous month. What are the current amounts? The bureaucracy of paying your contributions is usually taken care of by an accountant, but you can also take care of your contributions using […]

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Exciting Investment News from Slovenia!

Exciting Investment News from Slovenia!

Top Pharma Investment: Novartis and Sandoz lead as the top foreign investors in Slovenia, strengthening its position as a prime destination for pharma industries. Get ready as Sandoz ramps up with a whopping €400 million investment in a new biosimilar drug production facility in Lendava. Meanwhile, Novartis continues to expand, pouring €245 million last year […]

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Payment of holiday allowance – in Slovenian language: regres, to employees in the Republic of Slovenia.

Payment of holiday allowance – in Slovenian language: regres, to employees in the Republic of Slovenia.

Under Slovenian labour law, employers are obliged to pay their employees a so-called “regress” – holiday allowance – every year. Holiday allowance is a one-off payment to an employee, which is historically derived from Slovenian legislation and is primarily intended as a payment to enable the employee to afford to take a holiday. Holiday allowance […]

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An overview of some of the current financing and lending schemes available to companies in the Republic of Slovenia through SID banka.

An overview of some of the current financing and lending schemes available to companies in the Republic of Slovenia thro...

Businesses and entrepreneurs in Slovenia, including foreign investors with registered companies in Slovenia, have access to a wide range of funding opportunities, incentives and subsidies. Under the national and European programmes available, companies can find support for a variety of activities, from research and development to expanding their business and improving liquidity. SID Bank (Slovenska […]

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Amendments and supplements to the Act on the Promotion of Investment (Domestic and Foreign) in the Republic of Slovenia.

Amendments and supplements to the Act on the Promotion of Investment (Domestic and Foreign) in the Republic of Slovenia.

The National Parliament of the Republic of Slovenia has recently adopted a proposal for amendments and additions to the Investment Promotion Act. According to the new law, it will be possible to apply under this law before registering a company in Slovenia. This is a step towards de-bureaucratisation and an additional incentive for foreign investors […]

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The legislation governing the taxation of limited liability companies.

The legislation governing the taxation of limited liability companies.

The legislation governing the taxation of limited liability companies consists of the Corporate Income Tax Act (ZDDPO-2) and the Tax Procedure Act (ZDavP-2), which, together with sub-legislative acts, set the rules for corporate tax liability in Slovenia. These rules provide the basic framework for determining how limited liability companies are taxed for the purposes of […]

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