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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Slovenia Introduces Highly Attractive Investment Account with 0–15% Taxation — Also Available to Foreign Residents

Slovenia Introduces Highly Attractive Investment Account with 0–15% Taxation — Also Available to Foreign Residents

Slovenia has taken a bold step in modernizing its investment landscape by introducing the Individual Investment Account (INR) — a unique, tax-advantaged investment vehicle that offers exceptionally favorable taxation and is available to both Slovenian and foreign tax residents. Key Highlights: What Is the INR? The Individual Investment Account (INR) — an abbreviation of the […]

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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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Digital nomads in Slovenia: conditions and procedure for obtaining a temporary residence permit

Digital nomads in Slovenia: conditions and procedure for obtaining a temporary residence permit

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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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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Public Agency SPIRIT Slovenia launches two calls for proposals – almost €52 million available for companies

Public Agency SPIRIT Slovenia launches two calls for proposals - almost €52 million available for companies

On 12 July 2024, the Slovenian Public Agency SPIRIT Slovenia published two calls for proposals on its website: www.spiritslovenia.si, for the co-financing of individual company participation in international trade fairs in 2024-2028 and for energy efficiency (EE) and decarbonisation in industry. Almost €52 million will be available for companies under both calls. The first is […]

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European grants for entrepreneurs – from e-mobility and artificial intelligence to healthcare.

European grants for entrepreneurs - from e-mobility and artificial intelligence to healthcare.

A brief overview of current programmes and calls for proposals for businesses and entrepreneurs in the European Union. 1. Electromobility training The E-boost programme co-funds training for SMEs working in the field of electro-mobility, with the aim of helping companies to get up to speed on the challenges of electro-mobility in all sectors, from automotive […]

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The Slovenian Enterprise Fund announces the third public call for financial incentives through vouchers – V3 – Voucher for certificates.

The Slovenian Enterprise Fund announces the third public call for financial incentives through vouchers - V3 - Voucher f...

The Slovenian Enterprise Fund (hereinafter: the Fund), in cooperation with the Ministry of Economy, Tourism and Sport on 21 June 2024, published the Slovenian Official Gazette of the Ministry of the Economy, Tourism and Sport (hereinafter: the Official Gazette) in the Ur. L. RS No. 50/2024 and on the SPS website, published the public call […]

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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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