Slovenia has launched a €9.2 million grant scheme to encourage businesses and individuals to purchase electric vehicles.
14.08.2025

Slovenia has launched a €9.2 million grant scheme to encourage businesses and individuals to purchase electric vehicle...

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life in Slovenia, Living in Slovenia, Work in Slovenia

On 8 August 2025, Borzen, Slovenia’s energy market operator, announced a public call for non-refundable financial incentives for individuals and businesses purchasing electric vehicles. A total of €9.2 million is available to support the transition to cleaner mobility. Eligible applicants Subsidy amounts for new passenger vehicles (up to 8 seats): Subsidy amounts for new light […]

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Slovenia Restricts Public Access to Beneficial Owner Register Following European Court of Justice Ruling
14.08.2025

Slovenia Restricts Public Access to Beneficial Owner Register Following European Court of Justice Ruling

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business in Slovenia, investment, Legislation

On 9 August 2025, the Agency of the Republic of Slovenia for Public Legal Records and Related Services (AJPES) restricted public access to data on beneficial owners of legal entities in the Beneficial Owner Register (RDL). This change implements amendments to the Prevention of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Act (ZPPDFT-2C) and aligns Slovenia with […]

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EU Pay Transparency Directive: What It Means for Employers and Employees in 2026
14.08.2025

EU Pay Transparency Directive: What It Means for Employers and Employees in 2026

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business in Slovenia, employment, labour

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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Workforce, Migration, and Policy Shifts in Europe: Key Developments from the EMN 2024 Report
14.08.2025

Workforce, Migration, and Policy Shifts in Europe: Key Developments from the EMN 2024 Report

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business in Slovenia, EU, Legislation

Published in July 2025, the Asylum and Migration Overview 2024 by the European Migration Network (EMN) offers a detailed look back at how European countries responded to labour market demands, migration pressures, and asylum challenges during 2024. The report offers an in-depth review of trends, reforms, and operational shifts observed across 35 participating countries in […]

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Slovenia: Proposal to Restore the Flat-Rate Tax System for Sole Proprietors Gains Momentum
08.08.2025

Slovenia: Proposal to Restore the Flat-Rate Tax System for Sole Proprietors Gains Momentum

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Ljubljana, August 2025 – The New Slovenia party (NSi) has submitted a new proposal to the National Assembly that aims to reinstate the previously valid flat-rate taxation system for sole proprietors, known as normiranci. The proposal seeks to reverse key changes introduced by the current government in January this year through the latest amendment to […]

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Beware of Slovenian Citizenship Scams: What Business Professionals and Corporate Clients Need to Know
29.07.2025

Beware of Slovenian Citizenship Scams: What Business Professionals and Corporate Clients Need to Know

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business in Slovenia, life in Slovenia, Living in Slovenia

At SIBIZ, we provide legal and strategic support to international business professionals, entrepreneurs, and corporate clients looking to invest, live, or work in Slovenia. As a trusted partner in relocation, corporate setup, and immigration matters, we feel it is important to warn our clients and the broader public about a growing number of scams targeting […]

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New VAT Record-keeping Requirements in Slovenia: What Business Owners Need to Know
29.07.2025

New VAT Record-keeping Requirements in Slovenia: What Business Owners Need to Know

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business in Slovenia, corporate, employment

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 […]

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Important labour market reform in Slovenia: Key Updates from the Amendment to the Labor Market Regulation Act (ZUTD)
30.06.2025

Important labour market reform in Slovenia: Key Updates from the Amendment to the Labor Market Regulation Act (ZUTD)

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business in Slovenia, employment, Legislation

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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New law eases hiring and obtaining EU work and residence permits for foreign healthcare professionals in Republic of Slovenia
26.06.2025

New law eases hiring and obtaining EU work and residence permits for foreign healthcare professionals in Republic of Slo...

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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
30.05.2025

Amendments to the Foreigners Act make it easier to obtain an EU Blue Card, a visa for digital nomads, the possibility to...

Employment in Slovenia
business in Slovenia, digital nomad, employment

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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