Non-EU/EEA Entrepreneurs can become residents of Slovenia by making an investment in an enterprise that is beneficial to the Slovenian economy. Ousheng can assist investors every step of the way, from company registration to visa application.
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Application Procedure
Applicants sign a service agreement with Ousheng & Partners.
After tax registration, the applicant enters Slovenia to open a bank account.
The company is formed and begins operation. After the preparation of the required documents, the application for residency is submitted. Processing time is normally between two and three months.
Once the applicant is approved, they may enter Slovenia within 14 days. At this time, the applicant can register their personal address and register in the Slovenian medical system.
The initial permit can be renewed after one year, although there is no physical residency requirement. Investors and entrepreneurs are free to reside outside Slovenia, as long as the Slovenian business continues to operate and make profits.
Eligibility
Investors must meet the following criteria:
over 18 years old
No criminal record
Must have sufficient means of subsistence, at least equal to the basic annual income in Slovenia
Must have adequate health insurance, at the least covering emergency medical care
Applicants must form a company that provides an economic benefit to Slovenia. The company’s reports will be checked at the point of visa renewal to ensure that the venture is profitable.
Why Choose Slovenia Citizenship by Investment Programme?
Normally, applicants can apply for permanent residency after five years of continuous residence. After ten years, applicants can apply for citizenship. This can be expedited in certain cases.
Family members can also be included in the residence permit applications.
Slovenia is a member of the Schengen area and residents are free to move about the Schengen area, provided they do not settle in one country for more than three months.
Slovenia has a favorable tax system for business with low corporation tax and a high availability of skilled labor. Company registration is straightforward and fast: the average time is 5 days.
Slovenia has a high standard of living and a very low crime rate. Healthcare is inexpensive and high-quality.
Slovenia has excellent road infrastructure, two major international airports with links to cities all over Europe, and high-quality internet coverage.
