A VAT refund guide to Slovenia

How to get VAT Refunds from Slovenia for your business
Businesses registered in countries outside of Slovenia can claim VAT refunds on any costs incurred in Slovenia.
The below information details the requirements needed to be eligible for a VAT refund. This includes claimable expense types, Slovenia VAT rates, deadlines and claiming periods.
Slovenia

Which countries have reciprocity with Slovenia?

Full Reciprocity: All EU countries, Canada, Iceland, Israel, Japan, Liechtenstein, Macedonia, Norway, Montenegro, Serbia, Switzerland, the United Kingdom.Limited Reciprocity: South Korea, Taiwan, Turkey

For a more detailed explanation on what reciprocity means within the scope of VAT, click here:

What expenses are claimable in Slovenia?

Entertainment

Entertainment
0%
Hotels & Accommodation
0%
Restaurants
0%

Events

Conferences, Trade Shows & Exhibitions
22%
Training Courses & Seminars
22%

Travel Related

Car Rental
0%
Fuel
0%
Public Transport
9.5%
Taxis
9.5%

General Expenses

Goods
22%
Inter-company charges
22%
Office Expenses
22%
Marketing Costs
22%
Professional Fees & AP invoices
22%

Additional Information

How far back can your business claim VAT from Slovenia?
January - December of previous year for all countries
What’s the foreign VAT deadline in Slovenia?
30 September for companies that are based inside the EU (including Canary Islands and Monaco). 30 June for companies that are based outside the EU (excluding Canary Islands and Monaco).
How long does it take to receive a VAT refund from Slovenia?
Depending on the complexity of your application and the capacity at the VAT authority, it can take up to 6 months for EU businesses and up to 10 months for Non-EU businesses to receive a VAT refund from Slovenia

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