Glossary

SPOT (Slovenian Business Point)

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In short

SPOT (Slovenska poslovna točka) is the state portal spot.gov.si and a network of points where you register as a sole trader (s.p.) or set up a simple limited company (d.o.o.), update the business register and file social insurance forms. Registering as a sole trader through SPOT is free of charge.

Key figures

What SPOT is used for
registering an s.p. or a single-member d.o.o., changes in the business register, social insurance forms M-1, M-2 and M-3, craft and other permitsas of 10 October 2026 · source
Registering an s.p.
free of chargeas of 10 October 2026 · source
How to register an s.p.
online on the SPOT portal with a qualified digital certificate, in person at a SPOT point with an ID document and tax number, or by post with a certified signatureas of 10 October 2026 · source
Who can register an s.p.
a person entered in the Centralni register prebivalstva (CRP) with an EMŠO and a Slovenian tax numberas of 10 October 2026 · source
When the s.p. entry comes through
the entry notice usually arrives 2-3 days after the proposed entry dateif the application is incomplete, you get 8 days to complete itas of 10 October 2026 · source
After the s.p. is registered
within 8 days of entry in the Poslovni register: registration in the FURS tax register and for social insuranceas of 10 October 2026 · source
Simple d.o.o. through SPOT
free of charge, about 4-5 days; standard articles only, with a natural-person founder who has an EMŠO and is entered in the CRPcontributions in kind and other cases need a notaryas of 10 October 2026 · source

What you can do through SPOT

Services: registering an s.p. or a single-member d.o.o., changes in the business register, social insurance forms M-1, M-2 and M-3, craft and other permits.

The portal is run by the Ministrstvo za notranje zadeve in javno upravo (Ministry of the Interior and Public Administration). Some procedures need a visit to a SPOT point or a notary.

Registering an s.p.

  • Ways to register: online on the SPOT portal with a qualified digital certificate, in person at a SPOT point with an ID document and tax number, or by post with a certified signature.
  • Who can register: a person entered in the Centralni register prebivalstva (CRP) with an EMŠO and a Slovenian tax number.
  • Business address: if you do not own the premises, you need the owner's certified consent. If the owner signs it at a SPOT point together with your application, no certification is needed.
  • Timing: the entry notice usually arrives 2-3 days after the proposed entry date.
  • After the entry: within 8 days of entry in the Poslovni register: registration in the FURS tax register and for social insurance.

Registering a d.o.o.

SPOT handles only the simple d.o.o. Terms: free of charge, about 4-5 days; standard articles only, with a natural-person founder who has an EMŠO and is entered in the CRP.

Registering a business does not by itself give you the right to live in Slovenia: the residence permit is a separate procedure.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to open an s.p. through SPOT?

The registration itself is free of charge. You need your EMŠO and tax number beforehand.

Can a foreigner open an s.p. through SPOT?

Yes, if the conditions are met: a person entered in the Centralni register prebivalstva (CRP) with an EMŠO and a Slovenian tax number. The right to stay is handled separately, through a residence permit.

Do I need a digital certificate to register?

Online registration on the SPOT portal needs a qualified certificate. Without one, you register the s.p. in person at a SPOT point with an ID document and your tax number.

This text was generated by AI and has not been reviewed by an editor.

Updated: 10 October 2026

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