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Pension in Slovakia for Ukrainians — work record, minimum payment, and Ukrainian pension

Pension in Slovakia for Ukrainians — work record, minimum payment, and Ukrainian pension

04/09/2026
Minimum wage in Slovakia 2026 — 915 € gross and 728.90 € net

Minimum wage in Slovakia 2026 — 915 € gross and 728.90 € net

31/08/2026
First steps in Slovakia — what to do in the first days, week, and month

First steps in Slovakia — what to do in the first days, week, and month

25/08/2026
What is deducted from salary in Slovakia and how much is left in hand

What is deducted from salary in Slovakia and how much is left in hand

05/08/2026
živnosť (sole-trader licence — self-employment) or s.r.o. — where to start a business in Slovakia

živnosť (sole-trader licence — self-employment) or s.r.o. — where to start a business in Slovakia

05/08/2026
Nova Post (Nova Post) in Slovakia — branches and rates

Nova Post (Nova Post) in Slovakia — branches and rates

31/07/2026
Refund of Overpaid Tax in Slovakia — How to Get Your Money Back

Refund of Overpaid Tax in Slovakia — How to Get Your Money Back

26/07/2026
Average salary in Slovakia 2026 — and why yours is lower

Average salary in Slovakia 2026 — and why yours is lower

30/06/2026
Universities of Slovakia — how to choose a university and how much it costs

Universities of Slovakia — how to choose a university and how much it costs

05/06/2026
Social assistance in Slovakia — who is entitled and how much is paid in 2026

Social assistance in Slovakia — who is entitled and how much is paid in 2026

29/05/2026
Annual recalculation in Slovakia: how it works and what you need to know

Annual recalculation in Slovakia: how it works and what you need to know

01/03/2026
How to get a tax refund for purchases in Slovakia: Tax Free for Ukrainians

How to get a tax refund for purchases in Slovakia: Tax Free for Ukrainians

19/11/2025
How the credit and study system works in Slovak universities

How the credit and study system works in Slovak universities

11/10/2025
How a Ukrainian can open a bank account in Slovakia

How a Ukrainian can open a bank account in Slovakia

06/09/2025
From September 1, mandatory student insurance will be introduced in Slovak dormitories

From September 1, mandatory student insurance will be introduced in Slovak dormitories

26/08/2025
Živnosť (sole-trader licence — self-employment) in Slovakia — how to open it yourself, how much it costs and what to pay later

Živnosť (sole-trader licence — self-employment) in Slovakia — how to open it yourself, how much it costs and what to pay later

10/06/2025
How to open an s.r.o. company in Slovakia — price, steps, and notary from August 17, 2026

How to open an s.r.o. company in Slovakia — price, steps, and notary from August 17, 2026

09/06/2025
Slovak pension system: how the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd pillars work

Slovak pension system: how the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd pillars work

01/06/2025
Filing a tax return: what you should know

Filing a tax return: what you should know

30/05/2025
ISIC in Slovakia: What it is, How to Get It, and How Students Can Save Money

ISIC in Slovakia: What it is, How to Get It, and How Students Can Save Money

27/01/2025