Slovenia:Â Publishes new R&D tax incentives guidance
The Financial Administration recently published guidance on the application of research and development (R&D) tax incentives. The guidance specifies the following: In order to qualify for the R&D tax incentives, the activity must meet
See MoreSlovenia: Â Amendments to the Corporate and individual income tax rates
The parliament adopted a tax reform consisting of amendments to the Personal Income Tax Law, Corporate Income Tax Law and Tax Procedure Law on 27 September 2016. The amendments will enter into force from 1 January 2017. The main changes are as
See MoreSlovenia: Publishes proposal for amending corporate income tax
The government published a proposal on 12 of July 2016, for amending the Corporate Income Tax Law. According to the proposal, the corporate income tax rate will be increased to 19% from 17% and which is effective from 1 January 2017. Similarly, the
See MoreSlovenia: Publishes R&D tax incentives guidance
The Financial Administration published the guidance on the application of research and development (R&D) tax incentives on 14 July 2016. According to the guidance, companies may claim a 100% corporate income tax base reduction for qualifying
See MoreSlovenia: publishes proposal for amendments to the corporate income tax law
Recently, the government published several proposals for amendments to the individual and corporate income tax laws with the aim of balancing the tax burden between companies and individuals. According to the proposals, the corporate income tax
See MoreDTA between Morocco and Slovenia signed
An Income Tax Treaty (2016) between Morocco and Slovenia was signed on 5th April 2016 in
See MoreIMF report comments on tax policy in Slovenia
On 29 March 2016 the IMF issued a concluding statement on the completion of discussions with Slovenia under Article IV of its articles of agreement. The report notes that employment and private consumption have been strengthened by an export led
See MoreSlovenia: Changes to Corporate Income Tax Law
The Ministry of Finance proposed amendments to the Corporate Income Tax Law on 10 November 2015. Once adopted by the Slovenian parliament the amendments will apply from 1 January 2016. The following amendments are proposed: Decrease of tax
See MoreSlovenia: Changes to corporate income tax law enter into force
The amendments to the Corporate Income Tax Law were published on 3 November 2015, in the Official Gazette No. 83/2015. The Law entered into force on 4 November 2015. The amendments to the Corporate Income Tax Law include:  - Implementation of
See MoreSlovenia: Ministry of Finance Clarifies MAP under tax treaties
The Ministry of Finance published a document answering frequently asked questions (FAQs) concerning the mutual agreement procedure (MAP) under tax treaties on 17 August 2015. The answers provide, inter alia, the following clarifications: who may
See MoreSlovenia: Â Procedures for Advance Pricing Agreements
The Ministry of Finance has published proposed changes to the Slovenian Tax Procedure Act. The envisaged amendments bring a broad variety of important amendments regarding automatic exchange of information and elimination of administrative
See MoreOECD Publishes Economic Survey of Slovenia for 2015
The OECD has published its Economic Survey of Slovenia for 2015. The survey notes that in pursuit of fiscal consolidation Slovenia has increased value added tax (VAT) and raised excise duties on alcohol, tobacco and fuel. The automatic indexation of
See MoreSlovenia: IMF makes Policy Recommendations
On 13 February 2015 the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded consultations with Slovenia under Article IV of its articles of agreement. Slovenia is still suffering from the legacy of the financial crisis with high unemployment and output
See MoreSlovenia: Government Announces of Tax Cash Register System
The government approved the introduction of a tax cash register system on 5 February 2015. The Act will be published in March 2015 and this system will improve revenue collection. The exact date of the introduction, together with the list of
See MoreSlovenia Publishes Monthly Minimum Salary for 2015
The Slovenian government has published a Decree in Official Gazette No. 6 of 30 January 2015 increasing the monthly minimum salary. This has been increased due to a revision of the inflation rate in 2014 and is now EUR 790.73 (previously EUR
See MoreSlovenia and UAE: DTA and accompanying protocol entered into force
On 27 August 2014 the Slovenia and United Arab Emirates treaty and accompanying protocol entered into force. The treaty and protocol was signed in Washington on October 12, 2013. As per the treaty, dividends, interest, and royalties will be taxable
See MoreSlovenia-UAE Income Tax Treaty entered into force
The Income Tax Treaty between Slovenia and United Arab Emirates has entered into force on 27 August 2014 and it usually applies from 1 January
See MoreSlovenia: Plans to Increase Tax Collection
Slovenia's new government plans to improve tax collection and reduce public spending in a bid to cut its budget deficit. Following the parliamentary vote of confidence for his government, Prime Minister said "Our fiscal policy will be restrictive;
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