Legal support for foreign clients in Slovenia
We provide foreign companies and individuals with comprehensive legal support in Slovenia — from company formation and operations to real estate, private wealth and disputes — advising in English and coordinating with notaries and advisers.
We provide foreign clients with comprehensive legal support in Slovenia, in English — from setting up a company to buying real estate and handling private wealth and succession matters. A single point of contact for every step, from the first question to entry in the register.
Foreign clients in Slovenia often need more than translation; they need to understand how local rules differ from those they know at home. Entering the market, buying real estate or handling private wealth matters calls for a command of Slovenian law and coordinated handling between lawyer, notary and accountant. We cover both business and private wealth matters, communicate in English, and make sure the client understands at every stage what they are signing and why.
When early legal advice is advisable.
- A foreign company is entering the Slovenian market (setting up a d.o.o., a branch or a representative office).
- A foreign investor or buyer is acquiring real estate or an interest in a Slovenian company.
- A tax number, registrations and dealings with local authorities need to be arranged.
- A foreign individual is handling private wealth, inheritance or a contract with a Slovenian element.
- A dispute has arisen with a Slovenian party or partner and you need representation.
A single point of contact for both business and private wealth matters.
Formation and operations
A d.o.o., a branch or a representative office; the articles of association; coordination with the notary and the register.
Tax number and registrations
Guidance on obtaining a tax number (from the Financial Administration, FURS) and on the basic registrations needed to operate.
Real estate
Legal due diligence and the purchase of real estate, including the particular requirements for EU and third-country nationals.
Private wealth and inheritance
Arranging private wealth, wills and inheritance matters with a foreign element.
Contracts and disputes
Drafting and reviewing contracts under Slovenian law, and representation in disputes.
Coordination and communication in English
Unified handling between the lawyer, the notary, the accountant and the tax adviser.
Local rules differ. That is worth knowing in advance.
Procedures that are routine in one country can be different in Slovenia — from obtaining a tax number and registrations to the conditions for buying real estate and securing payment. Without local legal support, foreign clients often lose time or accept terms they would not have, had they understood the whole picture. A single point of contact who covers both business and private wealth matters and communicates in English reduces risk and speeds the transaction.
A new legal system is simpler with a single point of contact for every step.
Domen Krištof
He leads the corporate and commercial side — company formation and operations, transactions and disputes. He advises in English.
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Tjaša Ozimek
She covers real estate, private wealth, inheritance and damages for foreign clients. She advises in English.
View profile →Foreign clients: frequently asked questions
Can a foreign company set up a d.o.o. in Slovenia?
Yes. Foreign legal entities and individuals can also set up a company. The appropriate registrations, a tax number and coordination with the notary are required. We manage the process and explain it step by step.
Can a foreigner buy property in Slovenia?
EU citizens, as a rule, on the same terms as nationals. Special conditions apply to some third countries. We check the position before the transaction and handle the legal side of the purchase.
Do you communicate in English?
Yes — consultations are conducted in English, and contracts and documentation can be prepared, reviewed or coordinated in English, with certified translations arranged where required for official procedures.
Do you cover both business and private wealth matters?
Yes. Domen leads the business side and Tjaša the private wealth side, so a foreign client has a single point of contact for both.
Which law and court apply to a contract with a foreign partner?
The parties may choose the governing law and jurisdiction, a court or arbitration, in the contract; without a choice, conflict-of-law rules and international instruments determine them. A clear choice in advance reduces risk and aids enforceability.
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