Registration of a Corporation in Slovenia

Types of Corporations in Slovenia

• A Limited Liability Company (with the suffix D.O.O.)
  -Minimum share capital - SIT 2.1 million (SIT 14,000 for each shareholder).
  -Maximum number of shareholders - 50; minimum number - 1.
• At least 1/3 of the capital must be paid in cash.
• The company has one or more managers, appointed for 2 years at least.
• Joint Stock Company (with the suffix D.D.) with a minimum of SIT 1,000 per share.
  -Minimum share capital - SIT 6 million.
  -Minimum number of shareholders - 1.
• Preference shares,when allowed by the company bylaws cannot exceed 50% of the total capital.
  The management board , with a minimum of 1 member, is elected by the supervisory board for 5 years.
• Public companies and companies having more than 500 employees must have a supervisory board.
• Note: Companies in Slovenia are divided into 3 categories, large medium and small companies.
  The criteria is based on the company's assetes, turnover and number of employees.

Branches in Slovenia

• Branches of foreign companies can operate in Slovenia on behalf the parent company.
• When the parent foreign company is not in the EU, the company must operate abroad for at least 2 years before opening a branch in Slovenia.