To set up a coffee shop in Slovenia fast and fully compliant, pick the right vehicle and secure food/catering approvals before you sign a lease. Choose s.p. (sole proprietor) for speed and lower admin, or d.o.o. (LLC) for liability protection and investors; d.o.o. requires €7,500 share capital. Register SKD 56.30 (beverage serving activities) at a SPOT point (one‑stop portal), enter the business in AJPES, obtain a tax number from FURS, and open a bank account (deposit capital for a d.o.o.). Premises must be zoned as a “gostinski obrat” and meet minimal technical and fire‑safety conditions; keep the occupancy permit and floor plan on file. Before opening, register the establishment with UVHVVR (food safety authority), implement a tailored HACCP plan, and ensure staff medical checks and hygiene training. File operating hours with the municipality, appoint a responsible catering manager, obtain an alcohol‑service permit if serving alcohol, and secure terrace/public‑space and signage consents. Implement a fiscalized POS connected to FURS, display a price list, and license background music with SAZAS/IPF. Monitor tax: VAT registration above €50,000 in 12 months (standard rate 22%; reduced 9.5%), corporate tax 19% for d.o.o. Hire properly (ZZZS/ZPIZ registrations via SPOT). Typical timelines: s.p. 1–3 days; d.o.o. 5–10.
