19 August 2026
Company Liquidation in Slovenia
Voluntary and compulsory company liquidation in Slovenia: conditions, liquidator, required documents and notifications. Our local team can assist you.
Company liquidation in Slovenia implies several stages, no matter the reason for closing the business. Our local specialists can assist during the procedure.
| Quick Facts | |
|---|---|
| Company liquidation support (YES/NO) | Yes, clients can rely on us for assistance in company liquidation matters in Slovenia. |
| Applicable law(s) | – Companies Act (ZGD-1), – Financial Operations, Insolvency Proceedings and Compulsory Dissolution Act (ZFPPIPP). |
| Conditions to liquidate a company | – the shareholders agree to terminate the business, – over-indebtness, – the company no longer meets the legal requiremens to operate. |
| Types of procedures | Voluntary and compulsory proceedings are available in Slovenia. |
| Voluntary company liquidation | The procedure is available when the shareholders decide to close the business. |
| Compulsory company liquidation | This procedure is available after a company is declared bankrupt. |
| Appointment of a liquidator in a voluntary procedure | The liquidator is appointed by the shareholders. |
| Appointment of a liquidator in a mandatory process | The liquidator is appointed by the judge overseeing the liquidation process. |
| Documents required to liquidate a Slovenian business | – the company liquidation decision/resolution, – financial statements, – balance sheets. |
| Availability of a fast-track liquidation procedure (YES/NO) | Yes. |
| Notice requirements | The Trade Register, the tax authority, creditors and employees must be notified. |
| Additional accounting requirements to comply with (if any) | The liquidator must file a final financial statement and file it with the tax auhority. |
| Company liquidation time frame (approx.) | The timeframe ranges from a few months to several years, depending on the type of procedure. |
| De-registration with the Slovenian Tax Authority required (YES/NO) | Yes. |
| Trade Register deletion requirement (YES/NO) | Yes, after liquidation, the company must be deleted from the Trade Register’s records. |
What are the main ways to liquidate a company in Slovenia?
The following:
- voluntary;
- compulsory.
Our specialists in company formation in Slovenia can help you meet all legal requirements imposed by the Slovenian legislation.
Who can file for company liquidation in Slovenia?
- The shareholders or other company representatives, in the case of voluntary company liquidation;
- A local court of justice at the request of one or more creditors, if the procedure is a mandatory one.
What are the conditions to liquidate a Slovenian company?
- The company has cleared all its debts;
- The management has informed all employees about the decision;
- The members declare that they will handle all the obligations of the company.
What are the company liquidation steps in Slovenia?
The following:
- decision making: in the case of voluntary liquidation, the shareholders must convene a meeting and adopt the resolution to close the company;
- in the case of a compulsory liquidation, creditors will file a petition with a local court, which will review their case and rule in favor of closing the company;
- liquidator appointment: no matter the type of procedure, a liquidator must be appointed;
- tax return drafting and submission: the liquidator must draw up a corporate tax return and file it with the Companies Register and tax authorities (the document must show that the Slovenian company has no debts);
- strike-off: after being liquidated, the company’s details will be deleted from the Registrar’s records.
What are the documents to prepare when liquidating a company in Slovenia?
The following:
- the resolution to close the company, in the case of the voluntary procedure;
- the company’s audited financial statements;
- a certified evaluator’s report on the value of the company;
- the tax clearance certificate.
What does voluntary company liquidation imply in Slovenia?
A board member will be designated as liquidator. One of the first responsibilities of the liquidator is to notify all creditors and to gather from them their claims in due time. He may appoint a Slovenian specialist in company registration and liquidation, in order to resolve some of the legal issues which can arise in the closing process.
The appointed liquidator must officially publish the resolution of liquidation on the AJPES (Agency of the Republic of Slovenia for Public Legal Records and Related Services) website. After that, it is mandatory to wait six months from this publication date to allow creditors to register their claims.
What are the duties of a liquidator?
Here are all the tasks the appointed liquidator is legally responsible for completing:
- Cease operations – stop all normal commercial and trading activities;
- Realize assets – sell all company property, inventory, and equipment;
- Settle debts – pay every single creditor and outstanding liability;
- Collect receivables – during company liquidation in Slovenia, the liquidator has to gather all money owed to the company;
- Final accounting – prepare a final balance sheet and financial report showing zero ongoing business activity;
- Distribute surplus – if any money remains after all debts are paid, distribute the surplus to the shareholders according to their holdings;
- Deletion – apply to the official Commercial Register (in Slovenia, the Court Register) for the company’s formal and final deletion. Final deletion requires confirmation from the Financial Administration of the Republic of Slovenia (FURS) that all tax obligations have been settled.
How long does company liquidation take in Slovenia?
A few months, if the procedure is a voluntary one. In the case of a compulsory process, it can take a few years to complete.
Regardless of the reason for which your company must go through dissolution, don’t hesitate to contact us and allow us to offer our assistance during the liquidation process.