Proposal for the Act on the Amendments and Supplements to the Act on Employment, Self-employment and Work of Foreigners

Proposal for the Act on the Amendments and Supplements to the Act on Employment, Self-employment and Work of Foreigners

The Government of Slovenia has put out a Proposal for the Act on the Amendments and Supplements to the Act on Employment, Self-employment and Work of Foreigners, which, in accordance with Directive (EU) 2021/1883 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 October 2021 on the conditions of entry and residence of third-country nationals […]

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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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Slovenian Enterprise Fund calls for EUR 66 million in guarantees to secure bank loans for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises in Slovenia.

Slovenian Enterprise Fund calls for EUR 66 million in guarantees to secure bank loans for micro, small and medium-sized ...

Slovenian Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises will again this year be able to obtain bank loans more easily, more quickly and more cheaply to implement more technologically complex and/or less complex projects, with a focus on supporting projects in the fields of digitisation, green and circular economy, with the help of guarantees from the Slovenian […]

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How can companies in Slovenia that are tax residents of Slovenia reduce the advance tax on profits that you pay during the year to the Tax Office?

How can companies in Slovenia that are tax residents of Slovenia reduce the advance tax on profits that you pay during t...

This year, companies pay a higher rate of corporate profit tax, find out below how you can reduce your advance payment of this tax. You have recently had to file your tax returns, which means that your next instalment of corporate profit tax or business rates will be different from what it was before you […]

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Social security contributions for the self-employed increased from February 2024.

Social security contributions for the self-employed increased from February 2024.

As a self-employed person, you pay your own social security contributions. You have to pay them by the 20th of the month for the previous month. What are the current amounts? The bureaucracy of paying your contributions is usually taken care of by an accountant, but you can also take care of your contributions using […]

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Exciting Investment News from Slovenia!

Exciting Investment News from Slovenia!

Top Pharma Investment: Novartis and Sandoz lead as the top foreign investors in Slovenia, strengthening its position as a prime destination for pharma industries. Get ready as Sandoz ramps up with a whopping €400 million investment in a new biosimilar drug production facility in Lendava. Meanwhile, Novartis continues to expand, pouring €245 million last year […]

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Payment of holiday allowance – in Slovenian language: regres, to employees in the Republic of Slovenia.

Payment of holiday allowance – in Slovenian language: regres, to employees in the Republic of Slovenia.

Under Slovenian labour law, employers are obliged to pay their employees a so-called “regress” – holiday allowance – every year. Holiday allowance is a one-off payment to an employee, which is historically derived from Slovenian legislation and is primarily intended as a payment to enable the employee to afford to take a holiday. Holiday allowance […]

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An overview of some of the current financing and lending schemes available to companies in the Republic of Slovenia through SID banka.

An overview of some of the current financing and lending schemes available to companies in the Republic of Slovenia thro...

Businesses and entrepreneurs in Slovenia, including foreign investors with registered companies in Slovenia, have access to a wide range of funding opportunities, incentives and subsidies. Under the national and European programmes available, companies can find support for a variety of activities, from research and development to expanding their business and improving liquidity. SID Bank (Slovenska […]

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Amendments and supplements to the Act on the Promotion of Investment (Domestic and Foreign) in the Republic of Slovenia.

Amendments and supplements to the Act on the Promotion of Investment (Domestic and Foreign) in the Republic of Slovenia.

The National Parliament of the Republic of Slovenia has recently adopted a proposal for amendments and additions to the Investment Promotion Act. According to the new law, it will be possible to apply under this law before registering a company in Slovenia. This is a step towards de-bureaucratisation and an additional incentive for foreign investors […]

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Up-to-date wages for EU Blue Card holders

Up-to-date wages for EU Blue Card holders

The European Blue Card serves as both a work and residence permit for non-EU, highly qualified professionals, enabling them and their families to reside and work within an EU member state while accessing a variety of benefits. In Slovenia, there has been a recent adjustment to the minimum wage, impacting Blue Card holders as well. […]

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