Slovenia

Slovenia's revised Intrastat statistical reporting thresholds for 2026 entered into force, potentially altering the declaration status of operators engaged in intra-EU trade. Companies active in cross-border goods flows within the European Union should reassess whether they now fall within or outside mandatory reporting scope under the updated thresholds.

ASD Group · 2026-05-22

As an EU member state, Slovenia's external trade policy is governed entirely by EU frameworks; when trading with non-EU states, EU customs regulations and the EU Common Commercial Policy apply in full. The Port of Koper remains the country's sole free trade zone, where goods in transit are exempt from customs duties and additional trade policy measures until brought into free circulation.

SPIRIT Slovenia / Lloyd's Bank Trade Portal · 2026-05-22

The Slovenian Parliament's Committee on Labour confirmed proposed amendments to the Cross-Border Provision of Services Act, which aims to redefine compliance obligations for international road transport companies operating in Slovenia. The precise scope and effective date of the amendments were not yet publicly disclosed at the time of this digest.

SIBIZ Business Services · 2026-05-22

Slovenia's Statistical Office confirmed 3% year-on-year GDP growth in Q1 2026, reaching EUR 17.2 billion, with gross fixed capital formation surging 12.6% and investment in buildings and structures rising 20.7%. The result represents a sharp reversal from the 0.6% contraction recorded in Q1 2025 and positions Slovenia among the fastest-growing EU economies in the quarter.

Xinhua / Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia · 2026-05-15

The European Commission's Spring 2026 Economic Forecast projects Slovenia's GDP growth at 1.9% for full-year 2026 and 2.3% in 2027, driven by strong domestic demand, while inflation is forecast to average 3.5% in 2026 due to rising global energy and food prices. The government deficit is projected to widen to 3.3% of GDP in 2026, with the debt-to-GDP ratio expected to edge down from 65.7% in 2025 to 65.1% by 2027.

European Commission – DG ECFIN · 2026-05-21

The Bank of Slovenia warned on 15 May 2026 that growth momentum for the remainder of the year faces pressure from heightened uncertainty and rising inflation expectations linked to the Middle East conflict, and indicated it will publish a revised economic outlook in June, likely revising down its December 2025 forecast of 2.2% growth for 2026. The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia had already cut its 2026 GDP growth forecast to 2.0% from 2.4% in late April, citing deteriorating energy and raw materials market conditions.

Xinhua / SeeNews · 2026-05-15

The Act on Intervention Measures for the Development of Slovenia (ZIURS), passed by parliament on 11 May 2026, introduces comprehensive changes spanning taxation, energy costs, labour markets, and healthcare. For foreign investors and sole proprietors, the law materially alters the operating cost and compliance environment; early legal and tax structuring is advisable prior to market entry or restructuring.

SIBIZ Business Services · 2026-05-13

Effective 1 January 2026, Slovenia abolished the prior-notification mechanism for tax-neutral treatment in corporate reorganisations (mergers, demergers, asset transfers, share exchanges); notification to the Financial Administration of the Republic of Slovenia (FURS) can now only be filed after court registration of the transaction. This structural change significantly increases pre-transaction due diligence requirements and introduces greater uncertainty around capital gains taxation in cross-border restructurings.

CMS Law / Taxand · 2026-05-22

Slovenia's new Hospitality Act imposes registration and capacity limits on short-term rental properties, requiring a valid accommodation identification number on all digital platform listings (Airbnb, Booking.com) and mandating that the Accommodation Establishments Register managed by AJPES be updated by 30 June 2026. The framework materially affects the scalability and compliance cost profile of real estate investment strategies targeting the short-term rental segment.

SIBIZ Business Services · 2026-05-22