Slovenia Expands List of Shortage Occupations for 2025

Slovenia Expands List of Shortage Occupations for 2025

Slovenia has significantly expanded its official list of shortage occupations for 2025. Only a few years ago this list was limited to a small number of professions, while today it covers more than 100 occupations across almost all sectors of the economy. The expansion reflects broader labor market trends both in Slovenia and across the […]

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Slovenia Posts Strongest Quarterly GDP Growth (Q2 2025) in the Euro Area Alongside Spain – but Structural Challenges Remain

Slovenia Posts Strongest Quarterly GDP Growth (Q2 2025) in the Euro Area Alongside Spain - but Structural Challenges Rem...

Slovenia returned to growth in Q2 2025 after a contraction in the first quarter. According to seasonally and calendar adjusted figures from the Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia (SURS), GDP rose by 0.7% compared to Q1 and by 0.8% year-on-year. This is the highest quarterly GDP growth in the euro area, along with […]

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Major Immigration Reforms in Slovenia Entering into Force from July to November 2025

Major Immigration Reforms in Slovenia Entering into Force from July to November 2025

Slovenia is rolling out substantial changes to its migration and foreign employment system under amendments to the Foreigners Act (ZTuj-2I) and the Employment, Self-Employment and Work of Foreigners Act (ZZSDT-E). These reforms enter into force gradually throughout 2025, with the most important operational changes kicking in between 21 July 2025 and 21 November 2025. As […]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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