Company registration in Slovenia
We help foreign entrepreneurs register a company (d.o.o.) in Slovenia: obtaining a tax number, preparing the founding documents, opening a bank account, paying in the share capital and completing registration in the state register.
Find out the cost of registrationA company in the European Union
The ability to sign contracts with European and international partners, accept payments and grow your business in the EU market.
Share capital from €7,500
After registration the funds remain at the company's disposal and can be used for its business activities.
Support at every stage
From checking the name and preparing documents to registering the company and arranging accounting services.
Important to know
Registering a company, or owning a share in a d.o.o., does not on its own give a foreign national the right to reside and work in Slovenia. If the goal is a residence permit through your own company, after registering the business you must meet the set requirements and obtain a single residence and work permit.
Who company registration in Slovenia suits
Opening a company in Slovenia suits entrepreneurs who plan to operate in the EU, work with international clients and grow a business in a stable European jurisdiction.
Entrepreneurs
For launching a new business in Slovenia and working with clients and partners from EU countries.
Owners of an existing business
For creating a European division, entering new markets and signing international contracts.
IT specialists and consultants
For providing services legally, working with foreign clients and receiving payment through a European company.
Trading and manufacturing companies
For organising supply, import and export, locating production and growing commercial activity in the EU.
Which company you can register in Slovenia
The choice of form depends on the type of activity, the number of founders, turnover and business growth plans.
d.o.o. — limited liability company
The main option for foreign founders. Founders are generally not liable for the company's obligations with their personal assets. The company can hire employees, sign contracts and work with clients in Slovenia and other countries.
from €7,500s.p. — sole proprietor
Not a separate legal entity; no share capital required. For foreign nationals, s.p. is not always an available alternative to a d.o.o. — it can only be opened after 12 months of residence in Slovenia.
Branch of a foreign company
Suits companies that already operate outside Slovenia and want to open a local division. If the parent company is registered outside the EU, it must have existed for at least three years.
In most cases, to run a full-scale business, foreign entrepreneurs choose a d.o.o. The final decision takes into account the founders' citizenship, the type of activity and the tax model.
What you need to register a d.o.o.
Before starting the procedure you need to define the company's structure and prepare the details, documents and share capital.
Founders and director
Passport details of the founders and the director, plus Slovenian tax numbers for those involved in the registration.
Company name
Must be unique and meet the requirements — checked in the AJPES register.
Registered address
An address in Slovenia and the property owner's consent for the company's registration.
Business activities
The main line of work and additional activities per the SKD classification.
Founding documents
An act of establishment for a single owner, or a founders' agreement if there are several participants.
Share capital
At least €7,500 — paid into a temporary bank account before registration is completed.
Stages of company registration in Slovenia
Choosing the legal form
This determines the legal, tax and organisational aspects of the company's activity.
Reserving the company name
The legal entity's name in Slovenia must be unique and not coincide with already registered companies.
Obtaining a tax number
Davčna številka — the mandatory tax number for registering the company, running the business and opening an account.
Opening a corporate account
Paying in the share capital of €7,500 for a d.o.o.
Drawing up the company's articles
The document sets the rules of operation and the rights and obligations of participants and managers.
Registration in the court register
The final step, after which the company is officially recognised as a legal entity.
Company taxation in Slovenia
Thanks to a stable economy and transparent taxation, opening a company in Slovenia remains a popular option for foreign investors.
Corporate income tax
22% (the rate is raised for 2024–2028 to deal with the consequences of the flooding). Certain organisations, such as charitable foundations and associations, may be exempt.
VAT — standard rate
22%.
VAT — reduced rates
9.5% — for food, medicines, medical equipment, some real estate and works of art; 5% — for newspapers, books and other publications.
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