How to Register a Company in Slovenia (d.o.o. (Družba z omejeno odgovornostjo)) as a Foreign Founder
Setting up a Slovenia d.o.o. (Družba z omejeno odgovornostjo) is more straightforward than it first looks — if you know which route you actually qualify for. Most guides quote a single headline figure and stop there, leaving founders to discover the real conditions the hard way.
BIZ TRP confirms your real route before you spend anything on documents: the right capital structure, the signature or representation path that fits you, and the compliance steps that come after registration — so the company you register is the company you can actually run.
Decision quick facts
- Entity
- d.o.o. (Družba z omejeno odgovornostjo)
- Capital
- 7500 EUR — 25% paid in cash
- Remote formation
- Yes — via a Qualified Electronic Signature via SPOT/e-VEM
- Corporate tax
- 22% — temporary, 2024–2028
- VAT
- 22%
- Registration time
- ~1 week — via SPOT/e-VEM
Find your exact path
Select one option in each group. The checklist will update without collecting identity data.
What you need before you start
- A registered address in Slovenia Required
- Standard capital requirement confirmed for your structure Required
- Access to a Qualified Electronic Signature via SPOT/e-VEM for every signer, or a local representative if not If applicable
- UBO / beneficial-owner information Required
- Foreign legal-entity documents (translated/apostilled where applicable) If applicable
- No residency requirement for EU/EEA nationals; non-EU nationals must have a valid residence permit or work visa to serve as a director. Required
From confirmed route to registered company
Confirm the route
Founder type, governance, address, and the actual signing method for your case.
Prepare documents
Only the translations, certifications, and UBO material your profile actually requires.
Apply the capital rule
The correct amount, payment timing, and any reduced-capital conditions.
Execute and file
Sign through the accepted channel and file with the AJPES / court register via SPOT points; tax registration is automatic with FURS.
Go operational
Banking, tax/VAT activation, and any licences are separate steps — plan for them, don't assume them.
What you actually pay
Government fees
- Capital requirement (if applicable, fully paid in)
- 7500 EUR
- Registry filing fee
- Ask us for the current figure
BIZ TRP fees
- Route confirmation & document preparation
- Ask us for a quote — from €120/hour
- Registration coordination
- Ask us for a quote — from €120/hour
Where this usually goes wrong
The 22% CIT rate is temporary but frequently quoted as permanent. CIT was raised to 22% for 2024–2028 (post-flood reconstruction financing) — many sources still show the standard 19%. A Slovenian tax number is a prerequisite for foreign founders and often causes delays for non-EU nationals. Confirmed total out-of-pocket fees: 450–1,250 EUR, including court registration (~50–100 EUR), notary fees (~100–300 EUR), and optional professional service fees.
"Remote" gets assumed rather than confirmed. Not every signer automatically has what's needed for a remote route. We check the signing route before it becomes a filing delay, not after.
Registration gets treated as the finish line. The company exists, but banking, tax activation, and licensing are separate work — founders who assume otherwise lose weeks they didn't budget for.
Your action checklist
Ready to confirm your route?
BIZ TRP reviews your route, prepares and coordinates your formation documents, and handles POA/notary or local-partner steps where needed.
Request your Slovenia route review Email usCommon questions
Is 7500 EUR always the capital requirement?
That's the standard figure as researched — 25% paid in cash Confirm which route applies to your specific case before relying on it.
Can I register fully remotely?
For most founders, yes — through a Qualified Electronic Signature via SPOT/e-VEM, depending on which signers are involved.
Does registration mean I can start operating immediately?
No. Registration creates the legal entity. Banking, tax/VAT activation, and any licences are separate steps.