07.10.2026

Major Overhaul of Foreigners and Employment Legislation in Slovenia: Balancing Business Competitiveness, Administrative ...

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business in Slovenia, corporate, employment

Slovenia is on the brink of significant legal reforms affecting how foreign professionals and third-country nationals enter, reside, and work in the country. Two major legislative proposals—the draft amendment to the Foreigners Act (ZTuj) and the draft amendment to the Employment, Self-Employment and Work of Foreigners Act (ZZSDT)—have ignited an intense public debate among key […]

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Major Overhaul of Foreign Employment in Slovenia: What the Proposed ZZSDT Reform Means for Employers and Foreign Professionals
30.09.2026

Major Overhaul of Foreign Employment in Slovenia: What the Proposed ZZSDT Reform Means for Employers and Foreign Profess...

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business in Slovenia, employment, labour

The Ministry of Economy, Labour and Sport (Ministrstvo za gospodarstvo, delo in šport) has officially published the draft amendments to the Employment, Self-Employment and Work of Aliens Act (ZZSDT) on the e-Demokracija public portal. This comprehensive legislative revision brings Slovenian labour regulations into line with Directive (EU) 2024/1233 (the recast Single Permit Directive). The proposed […]

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Preparing for Mandatory B2B E-Invoicing in Slovenia: What Businesses Need to Know for 2028
25.09.2026

Preparing for Mandatory B2B E-Invoicing in Slovenia: What Businesses Need to Know for 2028

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Starting January 1, 2028, a major shift will transform the way business-to-business (B2B) transactions are handled in Slovenia: the mandatory exchange of electronic invoices. This change is mandated by the new Law on the Exchange of Electronic Invoices and Other Electronic Documents (ZIERDED). For foreign founders, expats running local businesses, and corporate managers overseeing operations […]

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Proposed Revisions to Slovenia’s Foreigners Act (ZTuj-2J): Key Income, Language, and Family Reunification Changes Explained
25.08.2026

Proposed Revisions to Slovenia’s Foreigners Act (ZTuj-2J): Key Income, Language, and Family Reunification Changes Expl...

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IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: The changes described below reflect a PROPOSED LEGISLATIVE DRAFT published by the Ministry of the Interior (MNZ) for the Foreigners Act (ZTuj-2J). The public consultation period has been extended to August 26, 2026. These provisions are not yet final law and remain subject to legislative debate and parliamentary approval. This legislative proposal introduces […]

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Navigating Slovenia’s “Right to Disconnect”: Legal Framework, Enforcement, and Employer Implications
11.08.2026

Navigating Slovenia's "Right to Disconnect": Legal Framework, Enforcement, and Employer Implications

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The relationship between annual leave and work-life boundaries in Slovenia has undergone a significant legal evolution. Central to this shift is the right to disconnect (pravica do odklopa), which was formally incorporated into Slovenia’s primary labour legislation, the Employment Relations Act (ZDDR-1), often referred to as the country’s “mini labour constitution,” almost two years ago. […]

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Major Reforms Proposed to Slovenia’s Foreigners Act: What Businesses and Expats Need to Know
11.08.2026

Major Reforms Proposed to Slovenia’s Foreigners Act: What Businesses and Expats Need to Know

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The Ministry of the Interior (which now includes the Ministry of Public Administration) has officially published draft amendments to the Aliens Act (ZTuj-2). Designed to implement the updated EU Single Permit Directive (Directive (EU) 2024/1233 ) and streamline national administrative procedures, the draft law introduces key changes affecting corporate employers, foreign workers and relocating families. […]

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EU Eliminates Customs Duties on US Imports: What Slovenian Businesses Need to Know
15.07.2026

EU Eliminates Customs Duties on US Imports: What Slovenian Businesses Need to Know

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A major regulatory change has officially gone into effect that will significantly impact transatlantic trade, supply chain logistics, and business operations across Europe. Effective July 1, 2026, the European Union has eliminated tariffs on the import of the vast majority of products originating in the United States of America. This historic step, announced by the […]

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Working in the Heat: Slovenian Workplace Regulations, Temperature Limits, and Employer Obligations
01.07.2026

Working in the Heat: Slovenian Workplace Regulations, Temperature Limits, and Employer Obligations

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business in Slovenia, labour, Legislation

As summer temperatures rise, maintaining a safe, healthy and productive working environment is an important legal responsibility for companies operating in Slovenia. Both indoor and outdoor working conditions are strictly regulated by the Slovenian Occupational Health and Safety Act (ZVZD-1 ) and specific regulations on requirements for ensuring safety and health at work. As temperatures […]

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The Death of the SME “Cliff-Edge”: How the EU’s New “Small Mid-Cap” Category Slashes Red Tape for Growing Businesses
22.06.2026

The Death of the SME "Cliff-Edge": How the EU’s New "Small Mid-Cap" Category Slashes Red Tape for Growing Businesses

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For any high-growth company, crossing the line from small and medium-sized enterprise (SME ) to large corporation is a major milestone. In the European Union, however, this transition has historically been accompanied by a steep bureaucratic cliff. The moment a company outgrows its SME status, it is suddenly subject to the same extensive reporting, compliance […]

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Digital ATA Carnet in Slovenia: A Major Step Forward for Global Trade and Logistics
16.06.2026

Digital ATA Carnet in Slovenia: A Major Step Forward for Global Trade and Logistics

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In a significant milestone for international trade and cross-border mobility, Slovenia has officially entered the digital age of logistics. As of June 1, Slovenia is one of the first 30 countries in the world to introduce the digital ATACarnet (eATA Carnet). In addition to EU member states, other early adopters of this system include Switzerland, […]

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