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Currency

Euro (EUR)

Languages

Slovak

Minimum wage

EUR 750 per month

Employment cost

~35% employer social costs

Working hours

40 hours per week

TAX

Progressive tax + social contributions

Probation period

Up to 3–6 months

Paid leave days

4 to 5 weeks

Hiring in Slovakia

Slovakia offers a skilled workforce and competitive operational costs. Before hiring, employers must follow Slovak Labour Code regulations covering contracts, wages, benefits, working hours, and compliance reporting.

Understanding statutory requirements and employment cost structures helps companies plan compliant hiring strategies in Slovakia.

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Note: Information is general only and not legal advice. Always verify with local counsel.

Employment Contract

In Slovakia, employment contracts must be in writing and concluded before employment begins. Contracts may be indefinite-term, fixed-term, full-time, or part-time based on business needs. Each contract must specify employee and employer details, job duties, duration, salary, work schedule, leave entitlements, probation, and notice periods.

Notice periods: Usually 1 to 3 months depending on length of service and termination grounds.

Termination of employment: Employment may end via mutual agreement, notice, immediate termination under legal grounds, or expiration of a fixed-term contract. Dismissals require valid justification such as redundancy, misconduct, or performance issues.

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Note: Information is general only. Confirm details with Slovak employment law professionals.

Employee Benefits

Slovakia requires mandatory social contributions covering pensions, healthcare, unemployment, sickness, and work injury insurance. Employer social costs typically add about 35% to gross salary. Many companies offer additional perks to stay competitive.

Mandatory benefits:

  • State pension
  • Public healthcare coverage
  • Sickness & unemployment insurance
  • Work accident insurance

Common perks:

  • Meal vouchers
  • Private medical insurance
  • Supplementary pension schemes
  • Remote/flexible work
  • Performance bonuses

Leave policies:

  • 20–25 days annual leave
  • Sick leave
  • Maternity, paternity & parental leave
  • Statutory public holidays
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Note: Verify benefit rules with Slovak HR specialists.

Taxes in Slovakia

Slovakia applies progressive personal income tax rates along with mandatory employee and employer contributions for social and health insurance.

Employees are subject to:

  • Progressive income tax
  • Social security contributions
  • Health insurance contributions

Employers must ensure all calculation, withholding, reporting, and payment obligations are met monthly.

Note: Always verify updated tax rates with Slovak tax authorities.

Payroll in Slovakia

Payroll Frequency: Monthly

Payroll Currency: EUR

Employers must:

  • Calculate and withhold income tax & social contributions
  • Pay employer social contributions
  • Submit payroll & tax reports
  • Pay salaries and dues on legal deadlines

Payroll reporting in Slovakia is electronic and strictly regulated.

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Work Permits & Visas for Slovakia

EU/EEA citizens do not need a work permit. Non-EU nationals must obtain a work permit and a temporary residence permit. Employers sponsor the process and ensure compliance with Slovak regulations.

Processing usually takes several weeks to a few months.

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EOR & PEO Services in Slovakia

An Employer of Record (EOR) in Slovakia enables companies to hire employees without establishing a local entity. The EOR becomes the legal employer while you manage daily operations.

An EOR in Slovakia helps you:

  • Hire employees without a Slovak legal entity
  • Issue compliant Slovak employment contracts
  • Run monthly payroll & tax withholding
  • Remit social security & tax contributions
  • Manage statutory benefits & HR compliance
  • Ensure compliant onboarding & documentation

PEO Services in Slovakia:

  • HR administration & documentation
  • Payroll & benefits management
  • Labour & tax compliance
  • Employee lifecycle support
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Frequently Asked Questions

By using an Employer of Record (EOR), which manages contracts, payroll, taxes, and compliance as the legal employer.

Slovak labour law is employee-protective but clearly regulated and manageable with proper compliance support.

Employees are typically paid monthly in EUR, with taxes and social contributions deducted at source.

Hiring through an EOR or PEO enables rapid onboarding without waiting for entity registration.

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