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Greenwashing: new rules from 27 September
From 27 September 2026, the rules on how companies in Slovakia may communicate their environmental impact are changing. For the first time, an amendment to the Consumer Protection Act expressly lists certain forms of greenwashing among commercial practices that are prohibited in all circumstances. Here is an overview of what is changing, who is affected and how to prepare.
Forvis Mazars is a professional partner of the International Family Business Congress 2026
13 August 2026
Forvis Mazars is a professional partner of the 7th International Family Business Congress, taking place on 17 and 18 September 2026 at Château Bela. Our colleague PhDr. Zuzana Čmelíková, PhD. will lead a workshop on resilience, energy management and ethical leadership - the three areas that determine whether a family business endures across generations.
Slovakia is digitally ahead but caught in a tax trap: CEE Tax Guide 2026 reveals the reality
6 July 2026
The Forvis Mazars tax guide offers a broad comparison of 25 countries across the region. Where does Slovakia lead its neighbours and where does it fall well behind?
Ministry of Labour publishes methodology on equal pay
30 June 2026
Slovakia is among the first EU countries to have transposed the pay transparency directive in full, including both the transparency and the reporting obligations. The law took effect on 7 June 2026 and, on 30 June, the Ministry of Labour, Social Affairs and Family of the Slovak Republic published its methodology on equal pay for men and women for the same work or work of equal value.
EU tax simplification package unveiled: what businesses need to know
24 June 2026
On 24 June 2026, the European Commission published its long-awaited EU tax simplification package, a major legislative initiative aimed at reducing complexity in EU direct taxation and supporting the competitiveness of businesses operating across the European Union.
Pay transparency: D-Day for Slovak firms is approaching
Companies will have to equalise the pay of men and women for the same work and report on this regularly to the Ministry of Labour, Social Affairs and Family. “If a company cannot demonstrate that pay differences are justified on the basis of objective and non-discriminatory criteria, it automatically loses in court and the employee is entitled to back pay as well as compensation for non-pecuniary harm,” warns Zuzana Motyčáková, an expert at Forvis Mazars. Yet this pay revolution finds many companies unprepared.
EcoVadis Silver Medal renewed: five points higher and still in the world's top 15%
Forvis Mazars in Slovakia has once again retained the Silver Medal from the renowned sustainability rating agency EcoVadis. This third consecutive recognition confirms that sustainable business is a long-standing tradition for us, not a one-off gesture. In the latest assessment we improved by five points and, with an 86th percentile result, we are among the world's top 15% of rated companies.
The total value of transactions in Slovakia exceeded one billion euros in 2025
The value of mergers and acquisitions in the Central and Eastern European region reached more than 42.5 billion euros last year. This represents a year-on-year increase of 36% in total volume, although the overall number of transactions fell by 9% compared to the previous year. Results in Slovakia were significantly influenced by KBC Group's acquisition of a stake in 365.bank. These findings come from the latest study by Forvis Mazars and Mergermarket.
Equal pay gains ground in Slovak legislation
16 April 2026
The anticipated shift in the area of equal pay is becoming a reality in Slovakia. The publication of the approved wording of the Equal Pay Act represents another step towards greater fairness and transparency in remuneration and builds on legislative changes rooted in the European context.
Company cars under new VAT rules: Savings mean more paperwork and stress
13 April 2026
The new flat rate VAT deduction scheme for vehicles may appear to offer companies greater comfort and simplification at first glance, as businesses no longer need to demonstrate the exact proportion of private versus business use of vehicles. However, this convenience comes at a high price – an unfavourable VAT deduction.
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