Open a Limited Liability Company (d.o.o.) in Slovenia

Our team of lawyers can assist you in opening a limited liability company (d.o.o) in Slovenia in 2026.

Quick Facts
LLC – definition	The limited liability company (LLC) is a legal entity that has separate legal personality from its founders, who benefit from limited liability for the company’s debts. These are limited to founders’ capital contributions.
Minimum share capital	EUR 7,500
Minimum number of shareholders	1
Types of shareholders who can set up the LLC	Natural persons and legal entities
Minimum number of directors	1
Director/shareholder residency requirements	The directors and shareholders can be of any nationality.
Company registration fees	Our team charges EUR 2,500 for the registration of the LLC (the fee includes our legal services, notary services, administrative fees, etc.).
Timeframe for registering a Slovenian LLC	15-20 days
Bank account requirements	LLCs set up in Slovenia need to have a local corporate bank account.
Bank account setup fee	We charge EUR 1,200 for the setup of a corporate bank account.
Registered office requirements	A Slovenian LLC must have a registered office in Slovenia.
Company seat services	Our lawyers can assist investors in obtaining a registered address.
Fees for securing a registered address	Virtual office services cost from EUR 250/month.
Is it required to go in person for the incorporation formalities?	No, investors do not have to go in person to complete the registration formalities, provided that they delegate this task to a trusted party, such as our lawyers.
How can investors obtain legal representation?	By signing the power of attorney

What are the steps for setting up a limited liability company in Slovenia in 2026?

Opening an LLC in Slovenia involves several formalities, most of which must be completed before the company can start operating. Here are the steps you need to follow:

choose an available company name and establish a registered business address in Slovenia;
define the activities of the company according to the Slovenian Standard Classification of Activities (SKD);
prepare the incorporation documents and establish the ownership structure of the company;
make the payment of the share capital;
submit the company registration application.

After the incorporation of the company, you must complete the remaining formalities required to begin the activity, such as arranging the banking and tax matters and obtaining any licenses or authorizations required.

What are the main requirements for opening a limited liability company in Slovenia in 2026?

The regulations related to limited liability companies (d.o.o) in Slovenia stipulate that the investors are not liable for the debts incurred by the company. The d.o.o in Slovenia is considered a separate legal entity and it must be registered with the Slovenian authorities. It is also required to state in its company name the abbreviation d.o.o.

The minimum requirements when setting up a d.o.o in Slovenia are the following:

minimum one shareholder, who can also be a foreign businessman;
the company’s minimum share capital is EUR 7,500;
minimum one director, who can also be represented by a foreign citizen.

What documents are required to open an LLC in Slovenia?

If you want to open this type of company in Slovenia, you will need:

a valid identification document for each founder and company representative;
a Slovenian tax identification number (if the founder is a non-resident);
a declaration of consent for the registered business address;
the incorporation documents and information about the shareholders and directors;
confirmation from the bank showing that the required share capital has beed deposited.

Our team of lawyers in Slovenia can help you prepare the necessary documentation and verify the requirements that apply to your particular company structure.

What are the costs for opening an LLC in Slovenia in 2026?

Our fees start at EUR 2,500 for the registration of a d.o.o. If you also need assistance with opening a corporate bank account, our service starts at EUR 1,200.

Additional services may include:

virtual office services – from EUR 250 per month;
VAT registration – from EUR 200;
accounting services – from EUR 400 per month.

Our team of lawyers can also assist non-EU clients who want to use company formation as part of an immigration process in Slovenia. The fee for this service starts at EUR 8,500. In this case, a minimum investment of EUR 50,000 is required after the company is incorporated.

What taxes does an LLC pay in Slovenia in 2026?

If you want to register a limited liability company in Slovenia in 2026 you will have to pay the current corporate tax which is charged at a rate of 22%.

The standard VAT rate in Slovenia is 22%. Reduced VAT rates of 9.5% and 5% apply in 2026, for specific categories of products and services.

LLCs in Slovenia must also pay withholding taxes. In 2026, the withholding taxes can be charged on interest, royalties and dividends. We recommend you get in touch with our team of lawyers in Slovenia if you need information on the tax rates established with other partner countries.

How many shareholders can an LLC in Slovenia have?

As a general rule, alimited liability companymust have maximum 50 shareholders. However, the regulation provides an exemption in this sense, thus allowing more shareholders, but only in the situation in which the ministry for economic affairs provides an approval on this matter. Our team of attorneys in Slovenia can offer further details on this aspect.

Does an LLC in Slovenia need a registered business address?

Yes. When starting a business, one must also have an official business address for this company type and you should know that you can use the services of a virtual office in order to have a designated business address for your newly-founded business in Slovenia.

What types of limited liability companies can be set up in Slovenia?

The Slovenian law differentiates between single-member limited liability and multi-member limited liability companies. There are certain incorporation differences. The registration procedure is simpler for the single-member company, which, when founded without a notary through SPOT, must be set up by a natural person.

The natural person must be a person who is registered in the Slovenian central population register and who will also be the director/manager of the company. In both cases, the same capital requirement is maintained.

How long does it take to open an LLC in Slovenia in 2026?

According to the Slovenian Business Point, the registration procedure for an LLC usually takes around 4 to 5 days.

The procedure may take longer if the company has a more complex ownership structure, requires notarized documents, includes contributions in kind or if the foreign founders still need to obtain a Slovenian tax identification number.

Our lawyers in Slovenia can help prevent delays caused by incomplete documentation.

Other details related to the registration of a Slovenian limited liability company can be provided by our law firm in Slovenia. Please contact our attorneysfor any registration requirements.