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Businesses Leaving Slovakia: What It Involves, What to Consider, and Who It (Doesn’t) Pay Off For

30.5.2025 | Autor: Róbert Hronček
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Why are companies leaving Slovakia? In this Forbes article, you’ll learn what drives entrepreneurs to move abroad, what the main risks are, and what to watch out for before expanding.

Businesses Leaving Slovakia: What It Involves, What to Consider, and Who It (Doesn’t) Pay Off For

Businesses are leaving Slovakia. Why?

Slovakia is losing its appeal—rising taxes, complex legislation, and an unstable business environment are forcing companies to consider moving abroad.

However, the departure of companies is not just about tax optimization. It is about vision, growth, access to new markets, and employee motivation. The way forward lies in expansion, innovation, and taking advantage of the benefits of the EU.

The decision to relocate a business is not an easy one. It requires a thorough analysis of legal, economic, and practical aspects—from changing the registered office to communicating with employees and partners.

For whom is relocation worthwhile, and who should instead innovate at home?

Read the full article at forbes.sk

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Róbert Hronček

Róbert Hronček

He graduated from the Faculty of Law at Matej Bel University in Banská Bystrica (2009), where he also successfully defended his master’s thesis on the topic “Trade Name and Its Legal Protection.” In 2011, he completed his postgraduate studies at the Faculty of Law of Matej Bel University in Banská Bystrica, defended his postgraduate thesis on the topic “Trademarks and License Agreements,” and passed the postgraduate examination in the field of commercial law. From September 2005 to June 2009, he completed his legal internship at the District Court in Banská Bystrica. From October 2005 to June 2006, he worked as a legal assistant at the law firm of JUDr. Jozef Zlocha. From September 2009 to March 2011, he worked as a trainee attorney at the law firm BÖHM & PARTNERS in Bratislava, and from March 2011 to April 2013 as a trainee attorney at the law firm of JUDr. Kvetoslava Kolínová in Žilina. He has been a lawyer since 2013. He focuses primarily on commercial law, particularly contract law, substantive civil law, labor law, and corporate law. One of his specializations is also unfair competition law and intellectual property law. He provides legal services in Slovak and English.