Open a Joint Stock Company in Slovenia

If you want to open a joint stock company (delniška družba – D.D.) in Slovenia, you must respect the conditions imposed for this type of enterprise. Discover them below and then rely on the support of our local specialists for a simple registration procedure.

What are the main features of the joint stock company in Slovenia?

If you decide to open this type of Slovenian company, you should know that:

• it can be founded by one or more shareholders;
• it requires at least one director;
• it must also have a minimum share capital of EUR 25,000, out of which at least 25% of each cash share (100% if there is a single founder) must be paid before registration;
• its management can be two-tier (management board and supervisory board) or one-tier (board of directors).

Also, a stock corporation’s share capital is divided into shares (stock), which is why it is also known as a joint stock company (Delnika druba – d.d.).

The shareholders are not responsible for the company’s debts, but the joint-stock company is, along with all of its assets. The initials “d.d.” must be included in the business name.

What are the steps to register a joint stock company in Slovenia?

Starting a business in Slovenia implies the same steps no matter the entity one chooses. Here is the process for a public limited liability entity:

1. reservation of the company name;
2. securing a legal address;
3. drafting the incorporation papers;
4. appointing the officers;
5. opening the bank account;
6. filing the documents with the Trade Register;
7. collecting the Certificate of Registration.

What are the documents required to open a joint stock company in Slovenia?

The following:

• the company’s Articles of Association, which must be drafted as a notarial certificate;
• the minutes of the meeting where the members of the Board of Directors were elected;
• the bank certificate that indicates the deposit of the share capital;
• the Slovenian tax ID for foreign shareholders.

NOTE: If you need support in applying for a Slovenian tax ID as a foreigner, our local specialists can help you with the procedure PRIOR to starting the registration of the joint stock company.

Can the ownership of a D.D. company in Slovenia be fully foreign?

Yes, all shareholders can be foreign. Also, they can be natural persons or companies.

Is it necessary to appoint a local Board of Directors?

No, the members of the Board can be foreign. However, if you want, you can appoint a resident director for local substance consideration.

What are the main differences between a joint stock and a private limited liability company?

While some differences, such as that of the number of participants and capital, have been presented earlier, the most important aspect that favors the joint stock company is the possibility to list its shares on the Stock Exchange. This way, the D.D. can increase its capital substantially in time.

If you need support in setting up a joint stock company in Slovenia, you can rely on our local agents. We can also help you if you need to open a company in another country, such as France, where the time frame for incorporation is 2 weeks, compared to 2 months in Slovenia.

If you need support in opening a joint stock company in Slovenia, do not hesitate to get in touch with our agents.