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Guide to living in Slovenia
Practical articles on moving, living, business and taxes in Slovenia - grounded in current law and real casework.
Cost of living in Slovenia
An indicative monthly budget for a family of three in Ljubljana: rent, utilities, groceries, transport and connectivity.
Cost of running a company in Slovenia
What a d.o.o. owner pays every month: bookkeeping, director salary, contributions, corporate tax and VAT. Before and after the residence permit.
Healthcare in Slovenia for foreigners
How compulsory ZZZS health insurance works, what the mandatory health contribution is, how to choose a personal doctor and book a specialist.
First steps after getting a residence permit in Slovenia
A checklist for the first weeks after your residence permit: address registration, insurance, tax number, bank, doctor and school for children.
Tax residency in Slovenia
When a foreigner becomes a Slovenian tax resident, which income is taxed, and the relief new residents can claim since 2025.
Education for children in Slovenia: kindergarten and school
How kindergartens and schools work in Slovenia, what kindergarten costs, how to enrol a foreign child and how they get help with Slovenian.
What to see in Slovenia
Slovenia's highlights, where mountains, lakes and sea are close together: Ljubljana, Bled, Bohinj, Postojna Cave, Predjama Castle and Piran.