Business Immigration to Slovenia
Secure your future in the EU. I handle the complete company registration and residence permit procedures for you and your family.
Who is this program for?
Eligibility Options
You must fulfill at least one of the following conditions to be eligible for work and residence permit.
University Diploma
Recognition of your higher education degree. This is often the fastest route if your degree is directly applicable to your business activities.
Investment
Investment of at least €50,000 into fixed assets (real estate, equipment, car, etc.) for your new Slovenian company within the first 6 months.
Turnover
Proof of active business with a turnover of at least €10,000 per month for 6 consecutive months. Best for existing businesses expanding.
EU Employee
Employment of an EU citizen or Slovenian national for a period of at least 6 months on a full-time basis.
Step-by-step Process
Obtain Slovenian Tax Numbers
Company Name Reservation
Sign Incorporation Deeds
Open Temporary Bank Account (€7,500 founding capital)
Company Registration
Fulfill Eligibility Condition
Single Permit Application & Biometrics
Card Collection
Documents Checklist
Monthly Costs After Approval
Common Pitfalls
- •Submitting certificates without an apostille.
- •Submitting expired certificates.
- •Police clearance certificate: no older than 60 days for company registration, and 90 days for the residence permit.
Beyond the permit: support for your business
A company is the start, not the finish. From there I help you run and grow the business in Slovenia. The rule is simple: if you do not know who to call, call me, I will point you to a contact or a direction.
Residence permit through employment in your own company
- •Once the d.o.o. is registered, you employ yourself as its director and obtain the single residence and work permit (enotno dovoljenje).
- •The director's salary cannot be below the statutory minimum gross. Current reference: 1,522 € gross, about 1,024 € net, about 1,782 € total employer cost per month.
- •Contributions and tax are paid every month; this proves real employment and matters when the permit is renewed.
- •Use the calculator below for the exact numbers at your salary.
Salary calculator
Estimate what an employee or the director salary costs: what the person takes home and what the company pays on top.
A simplified estimate on 2026 rates. The exact amount depends on allowances, dependants and the year; the final figure is done by an accountant. We review your case on a consultation.
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Terms
- AJPES (Agency for Public Legal Records)
- DDV (davek na dodano vrednost, VAT)
- DDPO (davek od dohodkov pravnih oseb, corporate income tax)
- Digital identity (SI-PASS, smsPASS, certificate)
- Dividende (dividends)
- D.o.o. (družba z omejeno odgovornostjo, limited liability company)
- Samozaposlitev (single permit for self-employment)
- Normirani s.p. (sole trader with flat-rate expenses)
- Osnovni kapital (share capital)
- Poslovodja (managing director of a d.o.o.)
- Povprečna plača (average wage)
- Prispevki za socialno varnost (social security contributions)
- S.p. (samostojni podjetnik, sole trader)
- SPOT (Slovenian Business Point)
Frequently asked questions
- Which type of company can a foreigner set up in Slovenia?
- Should a foreigner choose an s.p. or a d.o.o.?
- Can I get a director's permit in a newly founded company?
- What is checked when a director of their own d.o.o. renews the permit?
- How many foreign directors can get a permit in one company?
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Get a consultationThe information on this page is general and current as of the publication date; it is not individual legal advice. Rules and figures change - confirm the exact conditions for your case at a consultation.