Slovenian business coalition advocates cut to rental income tax

The Gospodarski krog, a coalition of 17 Slovenian business and agricultural organisations, has voiced support for lowering the tax on rental income. The proposal would reduce the current 25 % rate to 15 % and to 5 % for rentals to young people and young families. The tax cut is part of the draft Intervention Law for the Development of Slovenia, which has been adopted by parliament but is awaiting a constitutional court ruling.

The coalition argues that the lower tax will boost the long‑term rental market, improve legal security for landlords and tenants, and accelerate the construction of new housing. It also calls for standardised rental contracts, clear rules on notice periods, deposits and rent indexing, a mandatory digital registry of rental agreements and faster dispute resolution. Estimates suggest Slovenia has between 90 000 and 170 000 vacant dwellings, while only about 9 % of housing is currently rented, contributing to rising rent prices and affordability challenges.