The Slovenian gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to grow this year to a slightly higher rate than the previous estimates. The current growth rate is estimated at 4.6%, increasing from the previous estimate of 4.2%. In the following two years, the GDP growth is estimated at a rate of 3.9% and 3.4% respectively. The modification of the growth rate was a direct consequence of the favourable business conditions and the increasing level of investments and our team of Slovenian lawyers can offer in-depth assistance on the legislation available for foreign investors. 

 

 

The Central Bank of Slovenia modified the estimation on the growth rate due to the fact that the country is experiencing an increase in the relations with its trading partners, which is expected to have a positive impact on the export levels. 

 

However, several domestic factors have also contributed to the current GDP projection, as follows:

 

• growth in the private consumption;

• a rapid increase of the employment market in Slovenia;

• positive trend related to the investments in the private sector. 

 

 

Although Slovenia is a small state, with approximately 2 million inhabitants, it represents a developed country that is actively building an efficient economy. The main focus of the local authorities is given by the following: 

 

• support innovation;

• increase the level of foreign direct investments;

• increase the export levels;

• sustaining productivity. 

 

One of the key aspects of the Slovenian economy refers to investments in the field of research and development (R&D), which are more prominent here compared to other European countries. Our team of lawyers in Slovenia can offer in-depth information on incentives that can be obtained by R&D companies. 

 

Foreign businessmen are invited to contact our law firm in Slovenia for consultancy services related to the registration of a business performing import-export activities or operating in the R&D sector. Our attorneys can offer advice on the permits and licenses that can be requested to a specific operation related to the above mentioned business activities.