Self-employment

WHAT

Setting up as a sole-trader in Slovenia is simple and takes less than three days. The easiest way is to set up the business is online at a SPOT point where you can arrange all administrative formalities in one place. The procedure at SPOT is free-of-charge, however, you will need a digital certificate. The portal is in the Slovenian language. You can also set it up at a SPOT point personally. As a non-EU national, you can establish a sole-trader business in Slovenia after legally (and continuously) residing in Slovenia for one year.

STEPS

STEP 1: Before registration
For sola trade registration, you will need:

• A valid personal document
• Slovenian tax number (confirmation of Slovenian tax number)
• A personal identification number (PIN)

The officials at the SPOT point will arrange:

• Entry in the Slovenian Business Register (AJPES) according to your proposed date
• Application of the sole trader to the Tax Administration of the Republic of Slovenia
• Application of the sole trader for the compulsory health insurance/self-employment scheme

STEP 2: Registration process
In the process of registration at SPOT, you propose a date of entry into the Slovenian Business Register (AJPES). You will receive a decision on the registration by mail, typically within three days after the proposed date of entry. With a decision on registration from AJPES, you may open a business bank account.
STEP 3: After-registration process
After registration, you must notify a tax administration office of the tax accounting system that you plan to use.

WHERE

List of SPOT points and notaries (in Slovenian): http://eSPOT.gov.si/info/spot-tocke-in-notarji/
More information on starting a sole-trader company at SPOT is available (in English) at:
http://eugo.gov.si/en/starting/business-registration/sole-trader-sp/