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Slovakia, from the inside.
Paperwork, daily life, neighbourhoods, budget, culture: everything we wish we had known before unpacking.
Starting a company in Slovakia: the s.r.o., VAT and e-invoicing
Starting a company in Slovakia: the s.r.o. with 5,000 euros of capital, electronic registration since 17 August 2026, corporate tax and VAT thresholds.
6 min readFamily and workSchools in Slovakia for expat children: enrolment, Slovak lessons and international schools
Schools in Slovakia for expat children: compulsory schooling from 6, enrolment dates, Slovak lessons, meal aid, diploma recognition and international schools.
6 min readPaperworkRodné číslo and DIČ: your Slovak personal number and tax number explained
Rodné číslo and DIČ in Slovakia: who gets a personal number, when you need a tax number, the 30-day registration and the social insurance number.
6 min readFamily and workRetiring in Slovakia: the S1, your foreign pension and the Slovak pension age
Retiring in Slovakia: register with enough resources, use the S1 for healthcare, how a foreign pension is taxed and the Slovak pension age in 2026.
6 min readPaperworkResidence in Slovakia for EU citizens: reporting, registration and the 10-year card
Residence in Slovakia for EU citizens: the 10-working-day report, free registration after 3 months, documents by situation and the 10-year card.
6 min readWhere to liveRenting in Slovakia: the two kinds of lease, the deposit and your rights
Renting in Slovakia as a foreigner: the protected civil-code lease versus the short-term lease, the 3-month deposit cap, notice rules and utilities.
5 min readPaperworkOpening a bank account in Slovakia: the euro, ID and the standard account
Bank account in Slovakia for expats: the ID banks ask for, the standard account capped at 3 euros, the free basic product and your home account.
5 min readPaperworkMoving to Slovakia: the step-by-step guide to your first weeks
Moving to Slovakia from the EU or the UK: what to do in your first 10 working days, 3 months and first year, with deadlines and official links.
6 min readPaperworkMoving to Slovakia from the UK after Brexit: permits, work and healthcare
Moving to Slovakia from the UK: the 90/180 rule, national permits, pre-2021 rights, work, healthcare with the S1, driving and tax.
6 min readDaily lifeLiving in Slovakia: language, public holidays and everyday etiquette
Living in Slovakia: Slovak and other languages, formal and informal address, name days, 2026 public holidays and the days that are no longer days off.
6 min readBudgetIncome tax in Slovakia for new residents: the 2026 rates and the tax return
Income tax in Slovakia for new residents: the 19 to 35% scale for 2026, personal allowance, child bonus, 15% for freelancers and the March deadline.
6 min readHealthHealthcare in Slovakia for expats: public insurance, the three funds and the S1
Healthcare in Slovakia for expats: pick VšZP, Dôvera or Union, register in 8 days, sign with a GP, use the S1 or EHIC, and the 16% self-employed rate.
5 min readFamily and workFreelancing in Slovakia: the živnosť, the 15% tax and the new contribution rules
Freelancing in Slovakia: a živnosť for 7 euros, no social contributions at first, the 131.34 euro micro-contribution, 16% health insurance and 15% tax.
6 min readPaperworkDriving in Slovakia: your licence, registering a car and the motorway vignette
Driving in Slovakia: EU licence validity, UK licence exchange, registering an imported car in 30 days, PZP insurance and the 90 euro vignette.
5 min readBudgetCost of living in Slovakia: wages, rents and prices in Bratislava, Košice and Žilina
Cost of living in Slovakia for expats: minimum wage, payroll deductions, rents in Bratislava, property prices, insurance and fixed costs, with official figures.
5 min readWhere to liveBuying property in Slovakia as a foreigner: the land registry and local taxes
Buying property in Slovakia as a foreigner: no transfer tax, the 100 euro land registry fee, a 30-day decision, farmland limits and local tax returns.
5 min readWhere to liveBest places to live in Slovakia: Bratislava, Košice and Žilina compared
Best places to live in Slovakia for expats: Bratislava, Košice and Žilina compared on jobs, rents, schools and daily life, with honest limits on the data.
5 min readYour move, one step at a time.
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