Franchising in Slovenia
Economy
Slovenia has a prosperous and stable economy with a GDP of EUR
37.126 billion.
Legislation
There are no specific franchise laws in Slovenia.
Franchise Market
Among Slovenia’s top franchisors are McDonald’s, American
Express, Diners' Club and "English First" (language courses) with
3000 pupils.
Franchise Legislation
The Slovenian Code of Obligations which came
into force in January 2002 does not specifically mention
franchising but will apply to franchise agreements.
Although there are no requirements relating to the format of
franchise agreements, they are required to be in writing as they
amount to “industrial property and know-how”.
The law of public usage on the Slovenian language requires that
all conducted business must be in Slovenian language. Where
business is conducted with foreign entities, other languages can be
used in addition to the Slovenian translation.
There are two domestic competition laws which affect franchising
in Slovenia being The Prevention of the Restriction of
Competition Act and The Protection of Competition
Act.
In addition, The Slovenian Franchising Association adopted the
European Code of Ethics in Business Franchising as the Slovenian
Franchising Code of Ethics providing useful guidance to the issues
of franchising in Slovenia.
Conclusion
It is essential for all legal documentation to be reviewed
before franchises are sold in Slovenia.
For more information please contact Shelley Nadler.