SPIRIT Slovenia has launched a new public call for proposals to help Slovenian micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) strengthen their international presence. The initiative aims to increase the global competitiveness of Slovenian companies by co-financing activities that promote entry and growth in foreign markets. Purpose of the Call The program is designed to help […]
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On September 19, 2025, the Official Gazette of the Republic of Slovenia (No. 70/25) published the Act Amending and Supplementing the Act on the Regulation of the Labor Market (ZUTD-I). The Act entered into force on September 20, 2025, with most of the substantive changes taking effect on January 1, 2026. The reform introduces higher […]
READ MOREFor employees working in Slovenia, understanding the different ways an employment relationship can end is essential. One common option is the mutual termination of employment contract, often referred to as “sporazumna odpoved” in Slovenian. This allows both the employee and the employer to agree on ending the employment under conditions they set together. Mutual termination […]
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The European Union is introducing a new set of rules aimed at increasing pay transparency and closing the gender pay gap. The Pay Transparency Directive (EU Directive 2023/970), adopted on 6 June 2023, introduces obligations that will fundamentally change how companies approach pay structures, hiring practices, and internal reporting. Member States must transpose the directive […]
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As of the end of August 2025, all entities identified for VAT purposes in Slovenia, whether located locally or abroad, will face new obligations under updated tax reporting rules. Two new records must be kept and submitted to the Financial Administration of the Republic of Slovenia (FURS) on a regular basis: These changes represent a […]
READ MOREIn 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 […]
READ MOREOn 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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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 is introducing the possibility for digital nomads to obtain a temporary residence permit through an amendment to the Foreiners Act (ZTuj-2I). The aim of the measure is to attract highly skilled individuals who work remotely via modern communication technologies and to enable them to live temporarily in Slovenia under clear and predictable conditions. Who […]
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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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