Slovenia

Registering as a sole trader (s.p.)

A sole trader can register through the SPOT system or at a SPOT point. Check business activities, the start date and obligations following registration.

AreaBusiness
Official sourceSPOT
Content reviewedOctober 24, 2026
At a glance

A sole trader can register through the SPOT system or at a SPOT point. Check business activities, the start date and obligations following registration.

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 1
    Check that this is the right procedure for you.

    A sole trader can register through the SPOT system or at a SPOT point. Check business activities, the start date and obligations following registration.

  2. 2
    Read the official instructions.

    Continue using the official SPOT portal or visit a SPOT point if your procedure requires an in-person visit.

  3. 3
    Check the deadline, fees and supporting documents.

    Do not rely on an old article or an expired call for applications. Before submitting, check the current official notice and prepare only the documents actually required.

  4. 4
    Submit through the official channel and retain proof.

    If the system provides a submission receipt, reference number or other confirmation, keep it until the procedure has been completed.

Before submitting, check

  • whether the procedure is suitable for the business legal form and status
  • the company, tax and insurance data you will need
  • the duties that arise after registration, modification or closure
Deadlines and conditions can change. If our summary differs from the latest official notice, the responsible institution’s official information prevails.

Practical answers

What should I do first?

Check that this is the right procedure for you. A sole trader can register through the SPOT system or at a SPOT point. Check business activities, the start date and obligations following registration.

Where can I complete this procedure?

Continue using the official SPOT portal or visit a SPOT point if your procedure requires an in-person visit. The official link points to spot.gov.si.

What should I check before submitting?

Whether the procedure is suitable for the business legal form and status; the company, tax and insurance data you will need; the duties that arise after registration, modification or closure.