Slovenia company structures: at a glance

Options for registering companies in Slovenia

As a member of the European Union (EU) and the Eurozone, Slovenia is strategically located at the crossroads of major European transport corridors, offering a stable and compliant gateway to Central and South-Eastern European markets.

The country's simplified company registration process, competitive corporate tax rate and access to the EU's single market make it a preferred location for manufacturing, logistics and technology subsidiaries.

Slovenia offers international companies the following legal structures for establishing a presence:

Limited liability company (Družba z omejeno odgovornostjo - d.o.o.)

• The d.o.o. is the most popular and flexible corporate vehicle for foreign investors, suitable for nearly all types of commercial activities.
• The minimum required basic share capital is €7,500, which must be fully paid up in cash before registration. This capital can be used for business operations immediately after establishment.
• The entity can be established by a single founder (enostavni d.o.o.) and requires a minimum of one director. The entire registration process can be completed at a Slovenian Business Point (SPOT) office if standard conditions are met.

Free zone company (Port of Koper free zone)

• Companies establishing operations within the Port of Koper Free Zone benefit from a specialised customs and trade regime, as the port serves as the country's sole international cargo port and a major North Adriatic transport node.
• While the corporate tax rate is the same (22%), companies benefit primarily from customs and VAT advantages, such as the suspension of customs duties and Value Added Tax (VAT) on imported goods kept within the zone.
• These benefits apply primarily to businesses involved in warehousing, processing and re-exporting of goods, allowing for greater cash flow efficiency by deferring taxes until the goods enter the domestic market.

Branch office (Podružnica)

• A Slovenian branch office is a non-independent business unit of a foreign parent company and does not have separate legal personality.
• The branch can carry out the same commercial activities as the foreign parent company and must be registered with the Court Register via a notary.
• There is no minimum capital requirement for the establishment of a branch. However, the foreign head office retains full legal and financial liability for all the branch's operations and debts in Slovenia.

To help you choose the right structure, we have created an ‘at a glance’ summary table for the common company types that outlines key differences in formation processes, requirements and timelines. It serves as a valuable resource for foreign companies looking to set up or expand a business in Slovenia.

Comparison of the common types of companies in Slovenia

Information verified against Slovenian Business Point (SPOT)

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