Glossary

Poslovodja (managing director of a d.o.o.)

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In short

The poslovodja (direktor) manages a d.o.o. and represents it; they are entered in the court register (sodni register). A non-EU national who works as a director in Slovenia usually needs a single permit as a zastopnik (company representative), and the company must meet the ZRSZ conditions.

Key figures

Term of office
indefinitely or for at least 2 years, renewable; the members' meeting can dismiss the director at any timeLegal basis: ZGD-1, 515. člen · as of 10 October 2026 · source
Who cannot be a director
a person convicted of economic, property and certain other offences: for 5 years after the judgment becomes final and 2 years after serving a prison sentence; also a person banned from the professionLegal basis: ZGD-1, 255. in 515. člen · as of 10 October 2026 · source
Director of own d.o.o.: permit renewal conditions
the company actively operates (at least one full-time insured employee for the past 6 months, or business inflows of at least €10,000 in each of those months), files payroll tax returns and has no overdue tax debts, the director is entered in the register and has a signed employment contractZZSDT sets no separate salary floor for a director, but a full-time employment contract cannot pay less than the minimum wage (ZMinP). For a first permit in a company younger than 6 months, an investment of at least €50,000 replaces the operating condition. The upravna enota also checks the general ZTuj-2 conditionsLegal basis: ZZSDT, 27. člen · as of 10 October 2026 · source
Company under 6 months old
instead of the active-business condition, at least €50,000 must be invested in the business before the applicationLegal basis: ZZSDT, 27. člen · as of 10 October 2026 · source
How many foreign directors
one ZRSZ consent for up to 10 employees, two for 11 to 50the law does not require a labour-market test for the representative consentLegal basis: ZZSDT, 27. člen · as of 10 October 2026 · source
Short-term work as director
up to 90 days per calendar year without a single permit, after notifying ZRSZ before starting (prijava dela zastopnika)the director must be entered in the court register as the company's representativeLegal basis: ZZSDT, 37. člen · as of 10 October 2026 · source
First permit and renewals
up to 2 years, renewals up to 3 yearsLegal basis: ZTuj-2 (ZTuj-2I) · as of 14 June 2026 · source
Insurance of an owner-director
compulsory from the date of entry in the register as member and manager, unless you are insured on another basisLegal basis: ZPIZ-2, 16. člen · as of 10 October 2026 · source
Minimum contribution base for an owner-director in 2026
€2,282.43 a month (90% of the 2025 average annual wage)Legal basis: ZPIZ-2 · as of 10 October 2026 · source
Minimum owner-director contributions in 2026
€956.91 a month (since 1 March 2026)including the long-term care contribution and the compulsory health contribution (OZP)as of 10 October 2026 · source

Appointment and powers

  • The director is appointed by the members' meeting, or by the supervisory board if there is one; a company can have several directors.
  • Term: indefinitely or for at least 2 years, renewable; the members' meeting can dismiss the director at any time.
  • Restrictions: a person convicted of economic, property and certain other offences: for 5 years after the judgment becomes final and 2 years after serving a prison sentence; also a person banned from the profession.
  • On registration a new director signs a written statement that nothing prevents the appointment.

A foreign director and the permit

  • The usual route: a single permit with the ZRSZ consent for a company representative; permit duration up to 2 years, renewals up to 3 years.
  • ZRSZ conditions: the company actively operates (at least one full-time insured employee for the past 6 months, or business inflows of at least €10,000 in each of those months), files payroll tax returns and has no overdue tax debts, the director is entered in the register and has a signed employment contract.
  • New company: instead of the active-business condition, at least €50,000 must be invested in the business before the application.
  • Limit: one ZRSZ consent for up to 10 employees, two for 11 to 50.
  • If the director lives abroad and comes for short periods: up to 90 days per calendar year without a single permit, after notifying ZRSZ before starting (prijava dela zastopnika).

Contributions of an owner-director

  • Insurance: compulsory from the date of entry in the register as member and manager, unless you are insured on another basis.
  • Minimum base: €2,282.43 a month (90% of the 2025 average annual wage).
  • Minimum contributions: €956.91 a month (since 1 March 2026).
  • If the director has an employment contract with the company, contributions are charged on the salary.

Frequently asked questions

Can a foreigner be the director of a d.o.o. in Slovenia?

Yes, company law sets no citizenship requirement. To work as a director in Slovenia, though, a non-EU national needs a single permit as a representative, except for short stays: up to 90 days per calendar year without a single permit, after notifying ZRSZ before starting (prijava dela zastopnika).

Is a labour-market test needed for a foreign director?

No, ZZSDT does not require one for the representative consent. The other conditions are checked: the company actively operates (at least one full-time insured employee for the past 6 months, or business inflows of at least €10,000 in each of those months), files payroll tax returns and has no overdue tax debts, the director is entered in the register and has a signed employment contract.

What contributions does an owner who runs their own d.o.o. pay?

Unless they are insured on another basis, contributions are compulsory. Minimum base: €2,282.43 a month (90% of the 2025 average annual wage); minimum contributions: €956.91 a month (since 1 March 2026).

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Updated: 10 October 2026

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