Residence Permits
and Business in Slovenia
7 Reasons to Move to Slovenia
Slovenia is a hidden gem in Europe, ideal for those seeking a better quality of life and business stability. Here are 7 key reasons to consider moving to this country.
Slovenia consistently ranks among the top 10 safest countries in global rankings. Low crime rates, political stability, and a peaceful atmosphere on the streets allow you to feel completely safe and focus on growing your business and raising your children in a supportive environment.
Enjoy life in a country where snow-capped Alps, emerald rivers, vineyards, and the Adriatic coastline are all located within a single area. Slovenia is a true paradise for lovers of nature, outdoor activities, and beautiful views right outside your window. Here, every day feels like a vacation.
From Slovenia, you can reach Italy, Austria, Croatia, or Hungary in just a few hours. This opens up unique opportunities for travel, international business, and logistics. You'll enjoy a European lifestyle with access to the rich cultures and markets of neighboring countries.
Slovenia has a developed economy, a robust banking system, and transparent business regulations. The government supports entrepreneurship, and the company registration process is clearly structured. This makes Slovenia an attractive platform for launching and expanding your European business.
Compared to other Western European countries, Slovenia maintains a high standard of living with more affordable real estate, quality food, and services. You get European standards of education, healthcare, and infrastructure without the exorbitant costs.
Slovenia is the first country in the world to be recognized as a Global Green Destination. Nature is valued and protected here: clean air, a well-developed recycling culture, and an abundance of green spaces make it one of the most environmentally friendly places to live in Europe.
Slovenia offers one of the most transparent and predictable paths to EU residency through business registration. This is a reliable way to legalize your stay for you and your family, gaining access to all the opportunities available in the European Union.
As a Hungarian consulting firm, IST Hungary, we understand the region’s specifics and have extensive experience working in Slovenia. We offer a full range of services—from consulting and registering your company to assisting you in obtaining a residence permit, ensuring a smooth and confident start in your new country.
Our services in Slovenia
Residence permit, residence permit in Slovenia
Legal status for remote workers (freelancers, employees of foreign companies) whose income comes from outside Slovenia.
Valid for up to 1 year with the possibility of extension, but no more than 2 years in total.
This is a way to legally live in Slovenia and travel within the Schengen area while working remotely.
You can move with your family!
Entrepreneurs who decide to open a sole proprietorship in the Republic of Slovenia can apply for a long-term residence permit for both the main applicant and his/her family members.
Family members of third-country nationals may reunite with the principal applicant for the purpose of cohabitation in Slovenia.
Upon admission to higher education institutions in the Republic of Slovenia, students are granted a long-term residence permit for the purpose of study, and students may also work in Slovenia for a certain number of hours per week.
After five years of residence in the Republic of Slovenia, a third-country national may apply for a European residence permit for Slovenia.
Investments in the Republic of Slovenia
Our real estate experts will find you a residential property in any region of Slovenia. If you are interested in building a new house, our Slovenian partner can build a house for you according to an individual design project.
Our team includes only the best commercial real estate experts in Slovenia. We advise on everything from renting commercial premises and offices in Slovenia to buying commercial real estate, warehouses, hotels and other commercial properties.
Business in Slovenia
We register all types of companies in Slovenia from sole proprietorship, LLC (d.o.o.) to JSC, CJSC, etc.
Our tax experts and accountant will advise you on tax issues in the Republic of Slovenia, both for individuals and legal entities.
We will find for you a ready-made Slovenian company with a good history and an open commercial bank account.
We will assist you in opening a commercial account with banks in Slovenia, as well as with bank compliance.
Opening accounts with banks in Slovenia
Our experts will assist you in opening personal accounts in the best Slovenian and European banks.
Our experts will assist you in opening commercial accounts in the best Slovenian and European banks.
including mediation services.
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About Slovenia
Slovenia is a dynamic, developed country with amazing natural landscapes. The capital of Slovenia and the largest city is the young, actively developing Ljubljana. The official language is Slovenian, but the majority of the population speaks fluent English. Slovenia is a full member of the European Union, which allows unhindered travel and business throughout virtually all of Europe.
Located between Italy, Austria, Croatia and Hungary, Slovenia is one of the most ecologically clean and beautiful countries in Europe. Forests occupy about 60% of the country’s territory, there are also mountains and access to the Adriatic Sea. Clean air and water that can be drunk straight from the tap are considered important natural advantages of Slovenia. There are 14 thermal spas on its territory. The Slovenian Alps are home to many picturesque lakes, waterfalls, rivers, as well as 11 major ski resorts for lovers of outdoor activities.
Being an unusually picturesque country, Slovenia is one of the safest countries in the world, ranking 9th in the Global Peace Index 2024. The country’s health care system is also at a very high level.
Slovenia is a developed country with a stable economy, and in terms of living standards it is the leader among the Eastern European countries. At the same time, it remains more comfortable for living than other developed countries of Europe in terms of price level.
Political and economic stability, favorable geographical location, membership in the EU and the use of the euro as the national currency create favorable conditions for opening and doing business in Slovenia. The country also has a transparent taxation system, which simplifies business activities. Entrepreneurs and their family members have the right to obtain a residence permit for several years at a time. After 5 years of permanent residence in Slovenia one can apply for permanent residence permit, and after 10 years – for citizenship.
IST Hungary - the entire range of consulting services in Slovenia
IST Hungary is a Hungarian international consulting company that provides services to foreign nationals from all over the world:
Business organization and banking services
- Company registration in Slovenia
- Assistance in opening commercial accounts with banks in Slovenia and other countries
- Advice on increasing sales and business partnerships
- Analytical services
Financial and legal services
- Advice on Slovenian tax legislation
- Comprehensive legal support for contracts between European companies
- Support of legal transactions
Migration services
- Business immigration consulting
- Assistance in obtaining visas, residence permits and citizenship
- Advice on long-term residence in Slovenia
- Support for employers in obtaining work permits for foreign employees
Real estate services
- Advice on purchasing residential and commercial real estate in Slovenia
- Legal support for real estate transactions
- Consulting in the field of construction, including design and construction of factories
Investment services
- Attracting entrepreneurs and large investors to Slovenia
- Marketing consulting
- Development of strategic partnerships
including mediation services.
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