British-Slovenian Chamber of Commerce

🗓️✨ Have you seen our latest calendar of events yet? We have exciting events lined up until the end of the year. Check the calendar and save the date for our traditional Christmas Gala in London, council sessions, the UK-Slovenia Trade Conference, exclusive member events, and many others. 🚀 Stay tuned as we recharge our batteries in the coming weeks, getting ready for an action-packed schedule ahead! https://lnkd.in/edt_cnG4

🎂 Last month, we celebrated the King’s Birthday at the British Ambassador's residence in Ljubljana. This was also an incredible opportunity to honour the friendship between the UK and Slovenia, and connect with our fellow colleagues. Additionally, the celebration marked a heartfelt farewell for Ambassador Tiffany Sadler after her remarkable four years in Slovenia. 🙌

👏 We are proud to share that Luka Vesnaver, Chairman of our Chamber, has been appointed as a member of the Supervisory Board of NLB d.d. Fun fact: NLB has been the first Slovenian company to be listed on the London Stock Exchange since 2018.

🌟 Webinar Recap: UK as a Hub for Global Business Expansion 🌐 Our Chamber hosted a webinar to offer a comprehensive guide for Slovenian companies looking to expand their business to the UK. We focused on the strategic advantages and detailed steps in establishing and maintaining a business presence in the UK market. 🖥️ 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀: 📈 Total trade between Slovenia and the UK reached £1.30 billion at the end of 2023, marking a 1.3% increase from 2022. 🌍 Companies present in the UK benefit from access to global markets, including the US and Commonwealth nations. 🛡️ The Border Target Operating Model, introduced this year, applies to all imports into Great Britain, including those from the EU, and focuses on a risk-based approach. 🤝 The UK, as the fourth-largest exporter of services globally, offers unique advantages through its free trade agreements, facilitating global expansion. 🔍 UK-based companies often receive better trading and credit terms from local suppliers. 📑 Any entity making taxable supplies in the UK is eligible to register for VAT, with certain exemptions available. 💼 We also looked at a step-by-step guide on how to set up a business in the UK. Many thanks to the expert speakers from Carpenter Box – Meghan Osborne CTA, Andrew Neuman, and Thomas Mobee – as well as Vaishali Patel from the British Embassy in Ljubljana and Azra Begic Milanez from A Tax International Ltd., for their contributions during the webinar. The webinar was organised in partnership with SPIRIT Slovenija, javna agencija, Ministrstvo za gospodarstvo, turizem in šport / Ministry of the Economy, Tourism and Sport, and A Tax International Ltd. Read more about the webinar. 👉 https://lnkd.in/dDEf6nsw

💼 Last week, the Chamber's Management Board gathered at ELAN Group's headquarters, a valued member with strong links to the United Kingdom's market. This meeting was particularly significant as it marked the final board meeting for His Majesty's Ambassador to Slovenia, Tiffany Sadler. HMA Sadler has also served as the Honorary President of our Chamber for the past four years. 🙌 Throughout her mandate, one of her important roles has been boosting bilateral trade and investment between Slovenia and the UK, leading to the development of new partnerships in energy, green finance, architecture, tech, and defense industries. 📈 🌟 We are grateful for the unwavering support from the British Embassy in Ljubljana, and we extend our best wishes to HMA Sadler in all her future endeavors.

🎉 Yesterday, we welcomed the newest members to our community at our offices in Ljubljana. We kicked things off with a fun round of introductions, getting to know each other better and exploring ways for everyone to be more active in our community. 🤝 To add to the celebration, we enjoyed refreshing summer cocktails made by Borbona catering d.o.o. 🍹 Welcome aboard, everyone! 🚀 CEF (Center of Excellence in Finance) esgnovo Hansen Beck Heads Adriatic New Century Corporate Communications Law Firm ČAD Renishaw Law firm Rojs, Peljhan, Prelesnik & partners

🌟📅 Thinking of doing business in the UK? Or are you already present in this market and facing any challenges? Join us for a free webinar on Thursday, 13 June, at 2pm. We will address the following topics: ✅ Benefits of the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) ✅ How to get started and set up a business in the UK ✅ Tax registrations ✅ Ongoing UK compliance  ✅ Typical working arrangements ✅ UK Corporation tax rates ✅ VAT in the UK Experts from Carpenter Box, an award-winning firm of chartered accountants, tax and business advisers, will help you find answers and overcome the challenges of doing business in the UK: 🔹 Andrew Neuman, Tax Director 🔹 Meghan Osborne CTA, Senior Tax Manager 🔹 Thomas Mobee, VAT Director 🔤 The webinar will be held in English. It is organised in cooperation with SPIRIT Slovenija, javna agencija, Ministrstvo za gospodarstvo, turizem in šport / Ministry of the Economy, Tourism and Sport, and A Tax International Ltd. Register here: https://lnkd.in/dAnJtTni

📣✨ Join us for the traditional charity evening "Kresna noč", organised by the Lions Club Ljubljana Iliria on Monday, 17 June 2024, from 7.30 pm at Križanke in Ljubljana This year's Kresna noč is dedicated to a united Europe, celebrating its rich diversity of cultures, traditions, and languages, of which we have been an integral part for 20 years. 🇪🇺 It will be held under the honourable patronage of Dr Jerneja Jug Jerse, Head of the Representation of the European Commission in Slovenia. We are also proud to have our CEO Barbara Uranjek serving as the Chair of the Organizing Committee. 🌟 The cultural and artistic programme will be performed by Tomi Meglič, Lea Sirk, opera singer Gregor Ravnik, dancer Urška Centa, and students of the Academy of Music. 🎼 The collected donations will support children and adolescents in Slovenia facing challenging life circumstances. 💛 🔗 More information about Kresna noč: https://lnkd.in/d-He9jRq 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/dBS_Nu2A

🌟📅 Doing business in the UK and facing any challenges along the way? Join us for a webinar on Thursday, 13 June, at 2pm. Whether you want to get first-hand advice from top tax experts, understand the UK business environment, or prepare your business for international success, we invite you to join us! This webinar is organised in partnership with SPIRIT Slovenija, javna agencija, Ministrstvo za gospodarstvo, turizem in šport / Ministry of the Economy, Tourism and Sport, and A Tax International Ltd. The webinar will cover the following topics: ✅ How to get started and set up a business in the UK ✅ Tax registrations ✅ Ongoing UK compliance ✅ Typical working arrangements in the UK ✅ Corporation tax rates ✅ VAT in the UK 👉 Register here: https://lnkd.in/dAnJtTni

What an amazing celebration of the 1st anniversay of Chapter Zero Slovenia, with two real case studies discussed by the panel of experts. 🎉 We are proud to be one of the founding members of this climate change initiative, along with Združenje nadzornikov Slovenije / Slovenian Directors' Association and Deloitte. Excited for all the new projects in the year ahead! 🚀👏