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11 Jan 2026
Omnibus I and the simplification of ESRS standards
On 3 December 2025, EFRAG officially submitted its technical advice to the European Commission regarding the proposed revised ESRS (European Sustainability Reporting Standards). This technical advice is just one of several steps, yet a very important one, in initiating consultations focused on amendments to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).
26 Jun 2025
Forvis Mazars CEE tax guide 2025
Forvis Mazars published for the thirteenth time its regional tax guide, which presents snapshots and comparative charts of the tax systems of 25 CEE countries for 2025.
17 Mar 2025
Forvis Mazars C-suite barometer 2025
Businesses are building for what's next to cut through the competition. Our latest study of 1,700+ executives in over 35 countries reveals a positive, but challenging, outlook for growth in 2025: a year driven by opportunities for businesses to scale up their priorities and transformation strategies, in response to heightened competition and increasing geopolitical factors.
6 Mar 2025
First Omnibus proposal
The first Omnibus proposal sets the stage for a long legislative process that could reshape corporate sustainability reporting. With new thresholds, timelines, and standards on the negotiation table, businesses across sectors may need to anticipate significant changes. Here we explore these potential developments in detail, providing insights to help organisations confidently navigate the regulatory...
Investing in CEE: Inbound M&A report 2024/2025
Big-ticket M&A in the CEE region came under significant strain in 2024, but forecasts suggest the worst is now behind us and that dealmakers should look forward to a brighter 2025.
Global private equity report 2025
The international market may be volatile, but the outlook in the private equity (PE) sector shows increasing confidence. In this report, we uncover why PE firms remain optimistic for 2025 and what strategies they’re employing to drive investment.
CEE deal advisory highlights 2024
Forvis Mazars has been ranked among the top 4 leading transaction services providers in Central & Eastern Europe by the number of successful deals advisers, based on the Mergermarket CEE Accountant League Table 2024.
Forvis Mazars CEE tax guide 2024
Forvis Mazars published for the twelfth time its regional tax guide, which presents snapshots and comparative charts of the tax systems of 25 CEE countries for 2024.
PE Pan-European survey
We have interviewed 141 PE funds, out of which 20 from the CEE region, whereas 43 interviews were conducted across the continent (including 10 in CEE), and collected insights through an online questionnaire delivered with the support of ARX.
C-suite barometer 2024: Building global ambition
Our latest study reveals that 2024 is set to be a bounce forward year: a year of increasing investments to transform businesses and support growth ambitions.
Investing in CEE: Inbound M&A report 2023/2024
The CEE region stands resilient in the face of global challenges, with attractive investment opportunities and robust domestic and cross-border dealmaking potential in 2024.
CEE deal advisory highlights 2023
In 2023 Mazars has been ranked the 3rd leading deal advisors in Central & Eastern Europe, based on the Mergermarket CEE Accountant League Table by the number of successful deals, and among the top 5 players by disclosed M&A deal value in CEE.
Future-proofing cyber security
In a world that has become reliant on digital technology, most organisations’ current cyber security strategies are no longer enough to combat threats. Future-proof your business by understanding and mitigating cyber risks.
OECD Pillar 2 GloBE in CEE
More than 140 jurisdictions have now signed up in principle to the global minimum tax framework, representing a ground-breaking plan to update key elements of the international tax system, which is no longer fit for purpose in a global and digitalised economy.
Impact of CSRD on non-EU groups & EU subsidiaries
The European Union’s (EU) Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) includes an extra-territoriality principle that widens the population of companies subject to sustainability reporting to those outside the EU. The objective is to maintain a level playing field for all economic players operating in the European market.
Acting on the ESRS
As a framework for sustainability reporting, the first set (“Set 1”) of European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) lay the foundations of the standardised common language for sustainability-related matters throughout Europe.
C-suite barometer 2023: ESG insights
With sustainabilty rising to the top of the C-suite agenda for planned investment, our C-suite ESG insights reports explore the current sustainability trends, priorities and challenges for businesses.
Mazars CEE tax guide 2023
For the eleventh time, Mazars is publishing a regional tax guide, which presents examples and comparative tables of the tax systems of 25 Central and Eastern European countries for 2023.
Preparing for the CSRD
The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is now in force across the EU, with Member States given 18 months to adopt it into national law. The highly-anticipated directive requires a number of companies operating in the EU to publicly disclose and report on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues. This means businesses will need to be prepared to comply with more demanding...
CSRD: challenging new EU rules
In July 2022, new regulations on corporate sustainability reporting will be adopted in the EU. Mazars’ sustainability expert Jana Ružická explains the ambitious changes that businesses need to be aware of.
ESRS sustainability regulations released
As a framework for sustainability reporting, Set 1 of European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) lay the foundations of the standardised common language for sustainability-related matters throughout Europe.
Bold leadership for a sustainable future
Our latest C-suite barometer shows that, while recognising the significant challenges of the past year, including inflation and economic instability, high energy prices, war and geopolitical tensions, leaders have a fighting spirit and positive outlook for 2023.
ESG: Where are you on the journey?
As environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues rise in global importance and increasingly dominate the business narrative, the Mazars report ESG: Where are you on the journey? sets out choices and pathways for companies of all sizes and sectors as they look to embark on the transition to a more sustainable business model.
Investing in CEE: Inbound M&A report 2022/2023
The beginning of 2022 signalled to what was to be a turbulent year for both European and global market, as Russia invaded Ukraine on 24 February. Trends that were already in play in 2021, rising inflation and higher borrowing costs, were greatly amplified. The war unleashed supply shocks, notably in the wholesale gas market.
CEE Deal Advisory Highlights 2022
In 2022, for the seventh year in a row, Mazars has been ranked among the top 5 leading deal advisors in Central & Eastern Europe, based on the Mergermarket CEE Accountant League Table by the number of successful deals.
How is ESG perceived by companies in Slovakia?
How do large companies operating in Slovakia cope with the opportunities and questions that the topic of ESG offers? We reveal the answers in a Mazars study with company leaders and executives, carried out in cooperation with the research agency Ipsos Slovakia.
Mazars Central and Eastern European Tax Guide 2022
For the tenth time, Mazars published its regional tax guide, which presents snapshots and comparative charts of the tax systems of 22 CEE countries for 2022.
Time for action: Mazars C-suite barometer 2021
At the close of 2021, our C-suite barometer showed businesses were emerging from the pandemic with a sense of confidence and resilience. They were confident in their ability to respond to the trends ahead, expecting to transform their businesses and planning to invest. ESG is now firmly on the C-suite agenda and businesses are making public commitments on a range of ESG topics. But are businesses...
Investing in CEE: Inbound M&A report 2021/2022
Despite concerns about Covid-19, resurgent inflation and rising energy prices, 2021 saw robust dealmaking across the Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) region. CEE’s diverse markets and abundant targets are increasingly attractive to both domestic and inbound investors. This publication offers an overview of inbound M&A activity in the CEE region throughout 2021, and looks ahead to the opportunities...
Sustainable finance brochure
There is increasing recognition that climate change and other ESG risks jeopardise the world’s economy and financial systems.
The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive
In April 2021, the European Commission adopted the draft Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, or CSRD, which significantly strengthens the current sustainability reporting requirements of the Non-Financial Reporting Directive (NFRD) and expands the scope of companies concerned.
Focus on: The European Taxonomy
The Taxonomy regulation was adopted in June 2020 by the European Union and is a key element of the European plan to finance sustainable growth. Download Mazars Taxonomy brochure and learn more about the objectives of the new legislation.
Mazars CEE Deal Advisory Highlights 2021
In 2021 and for the sixth year in a row, Mazars has been ranked among the top 5 leading deal advisors in Central & Eastern Europe, based on Mergermarket CEE Accountant League Table by number of successful deals.
Responsible banking practices study 2021
Financial institutions increasingly recognise that climate change and other environmental, social and corporate governance risks jeopardise the world’s economy and financial system.
14 Jan 2026
Tax alert: Changes in VAT deduction for vehicles
Since 1 January 2026, the rules for the VAT deduction for passenger motor vehicles that are also used for purposes other than business are changing. This is one of the measures of the third consolidation package approved by the representatives of the Government of the Slovak Republic on 24 September 2025. As a result of this new consolidation measure, the Act No. 222/2004 Coll. on Value Added Tax,...
31 Oct 2025
Tax alert: Pillar 2 – Top-up Tax Act
The Council Directive (EU) 2022/2523 of 15 December 2022 sets out rules for ensuring a minimum global level of taxation for large multinational enterprise groups and large domestic groups operating within the EU (“Directive”), also known as Pillar 2. This Directive was transposed into Slovak legislation through the adopted Act No. 507/2023 Coll. on the Top-up Tax to ensure a minimum level of taxation...
30 Oct 2025
Payroll alert: Meal allowances from 1.12.2025
On 28 October 2025, the Notice of the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs No. 280/2025 Coll. on meal allowance amounts was published.
22 Oct 2025
Tax alert: E-invoicing in Slovakia from 1.1.2027
Effective from 1 January 2027, Slovakia will introduce an obligation for domestic VAT payers to issue and receive invoices in a prescribed electronic format (“e-invoice”). Furthermore, an obligation to electronically report data on domestic supplies of goods and services to the Financial Administration will be introduced. In this context, a draft amendment to the Slovak Value Added Tax Act (“VAT Act”)...
22 Oct 2025
Tax alert: Consolidation 2026 - Tax implications
Representatives of the Government of the Slovak Republic approved the third consolidation package on 24 September 2025. As a result of the approved new consolidation measures several acts have been changed, with the most significant changes relating to the Slovak Income Tax Act No. 595/2003 Coll. (hereinafter “SITA”), the Act No. 222/2004 Coll. on Value Added Tax (hereinafter “VAT Act”) and the Act...
21 Oct 2025
Payroll alert: Consolidation 2026
The third consolidation package was approved on September 24, 2025. The changes set to take effect from January 1, 2026, approved by the Ministry of Finance of the Slovak Republic, will impact several areas aimed at restoring public finances and generating savings for the state. Below is an overview of the affected areas in payroll and HR administration.
23 Jun 2025
Payroll alert: Summer edition 2025
In the summer edition of our payroll newsletter, we are summarising the information relevant for the approaching summer and holiday season.
16 May 2025
Financial transactions tax - May 2025 update
A financial transactions tax (“transaction tax”) applies in Slovakia from April 2025. We have summarised the main information regarding the impact of this tax on the businesses tax in the April Tax Alert. Read below about the new evolvement as of May 2025.
27 Apr 2025
Tax alert: Financial transactions tax in Slovakia
A financial transactions tax (“transaction tax”) applies in Slovakia from April 2025. We have summarised below the main information regarding the impact of this transaction tax.
VAT limit on mixed-use vehicles from 1.7.2025
The Slovak Republic has asked the Commission for an authorization to limit the right to deduct the input VAT to 50% on the purchase, lease, intracommunity acquisition and import of M1 motor vehicles and L1e and L3e motorcycles, as well as on the purchase of related services, spare parts, accessories and fuel, if the vehicles and motorcycles are also used for non-business purposes.
Payroll alert: Meal allowances from 1 April 2025
On 27 February 2025, the Notice of the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs No. 39/2025 Coll. on meal allowance amounts was published. Read the Forvis Mazars' newsletter about changes in meals for employees effective from 1 April 2025.
Payroll alert: Payroll changes in 2025
Let us inform you about the payroll changes valid as of 1 January 2025. We will take a closer look at the new amounts of wages, bonuses, tax bonuses, contribution to the child's sports activities and other news.
26 Nov 2025
Webinar replay: New guidelines in transfer pricing
The new guidance issued by the Ministry of Finance of the Slovak Republic introduces significant changes to transfer pricing documentation and the structure of the corporate income tax return. In case you are interested in watching the recording of this webinar, let us know via email.
Webinar replay: Current VAT news
Our tax experts dag into the VAT updates in Slovakia and their impact on your tax practice. In case you are interested in watching the recording of this webinar, let us know via email.
Webinar replay: Mental and emotional agility
We live in times of constant change and complexity. That's why mental and emotional agility are becoming essential skills for a quality personal and professional life. Watch the recording of Forvis Mazars' webinar and get inspired on how to master them.
Webinar replay: Insights from TP court disputes
During our expert webinar we analysed key court decisions and their impact on the tax practice. If you are interested in viewing the recording of this webinar, please let us know via email.
Webinar replay: Transaction tax and news in CIT
In case you are interested in watching the recording of this webinar, let us know via email.
Webinar replay: Payroll news as of 2025
The beginning of the year brings important changes in payroll that every payroll and accounting professional needs to be aware of. Our experts in outsourcing put together a comprehensive webinar to take you through all the key changes in legislation for 2025.
Webinar replay: Tax inspections
We invite you to watch a recording from the live business breakfast event in Bratislava, where together with Forvis Mazars’ tax experts we looked into into the current trends and challenges in the field of tax inspections in Slovakia.
Webinar replay: Effective stakeholder management
We invite you to watch our webinar recording where we focused on effective collaboration and building relationships with key stakeholders who influence your success.
Rebinar replay: Resilience & well-being
We invite you to watch the replay of our recent webinar on the concepts of resilience and well-being. The session was held in the Slovak language.
Webinar replay: Ethical leadership
We invite you to watch webinar recording on ethical leadership, in which we will focus on current topics of leading teams in today's work environment. The webinar was held in the Slovak language.
Webinar replay: Sustainability reporting - ESRS
Watch the recording our sustainability webinar with expert guest speakers as they share their insights and experience in implementing European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). The session was held in the Slovak language.
Webinar replay: Green IT - strategy & EU Taxonomy
Embrace the power of sustainability with our webinar on Green IT. Our ESG expert Louis hosted an insightful explanation into the strategies, regulations, and market practices shaping the future of environmentally responsible technology. Watch the recording below.