Registration of the business activity of a physiotherapist in Slovenia

Registration of the business activity of a physiotherapist in Slovenia is possible for foreign citizen if they open a private limited company (LTD). If you plan to carry out the activities of a physiotherapist in Slovenia and provide services in this field, you have to register a company, either a LTD or a sole proprietor – but foreigners, who are not EU citizens, can only register a sole proprietor (s.p.) after a year of having legal (temporary) residence in Slovenia. If you are a foreigner, who is not a EU citizen, and have yet to obtain a residence permit in Slovenia, then your best option is to open a LTD in Slovenia.

Registration of the business activity of a physiotherapist in Slovenia

Registration of the business activity of a physiotherapist in Slovenia falls under »Other activities related to healthcare« (based on the classification SKD). In order to carry out the chosen business activity after the registration, it is necessary for you to obtain a permit. This business activity is regulated by the Law of Health Care in Slovenia.

In order to begin the process of obtaining the permit to carry out the activities of a physiotherapist, you have to have the appropriate education, space (it is also possible to provide service to patients at home) that meets the listed requirements, and the appropriate equipment.

If you want to be a physiotherapist in Slovenia, you will have to pass the exam for the appropriate qualification in Slovenia, if you did not obtain your education in the EU territory.

Physiotherapy is quite in demand in Slovenia, since the country has many thermal spas and there is a high demand of consultation for athletes and other residents in Slovenia.

If you want to open your own private office for physiotherapy in Slovenia, you can contact the company DATA. Experienced business consultants will help you with both the registration of your business and obtaining all the necessary permits.

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