Zagreb, November 28, 2025 - KPMG Adria, which includes offices in Croatia, Slovenia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, in cooperation with the Slovenian-Croatian Chamber of Commerce, organized a conference “Planning Integrated Business Operations in Croatia and Slovenia from the Perspective of Tax and Human Resources.”
The conference brought together leading experts from the business and institutional sectors and provided an opportunity for the exchange of concrete experiences and best practices related to tax and HR aspects of business integration between Croatia and Slovenia.
During the conference, participants had the opportunity to learn about the latest trends in centralizing group functions, innovative models of cross-border employee engagement and the advantages and challenges associated with such organizational structures. Special attention was given to the legal and tax aspects of working in two countries, including the application of double taxation avoidance agreements, EU social security regulations and practical issues such as methods of calculating and paying taxes and contributions. Through practical case studies, participants gained insight into both the complexity and the opportunities for optimizing operations in a cross-border environment.
In a dynamic panel discussion, Branko Roglić, founder and owner of Orbico d.o.o.; Lilijana Remich, Member of the Management Board of Lidl Croatia and Lidl Slovenia; Moira Homan, HR Director at Podravka d.d.; Sandra Pezo, Head of Department at the Ministry of Finance - Tax Administration; and Domagoj Vuković, Partner at KPMG Slovenia, shared their experiences and expert insights. The panelists discussed motivations and expected outcomes of integration, challenges in attracting and retaining talent, change management, tax and regulatory developments and practical solutions for reducing risks and improving competitiveness. Practical experiences from leading companies were exchanged, along with the perspectives of regulators and tax experts.
“As a chamber that connects Slovenian and Croatian companies, it is extremely important for us to encourage open dialogue and cooperation among experts. We believe that this conference has contributed to a better understanding of business opportunities in the region,” said Saša Muminović, President of the Slovenian-Croatian Chamber of Commerce.
The conference clearly demonstrated the importance of cooperation between the private sector, experts and institutions in creating a more efficient and connected business environment in the region. Through open dialogue and the exchange of experiences, participants emphasized that transparent management of tax and HR aspects, strategic planning and timely preparation are key foundations for successful business integration. A strong focus was placed on the need for cross-functional collaboration within organizations, as well as compliance with the regulatory requirements of both countries.
“Managing tax and HR aspects of business integration requires a strategic approach and timely preparation. This conference provided an opportunity to examine key challenges and solutions through practical examples and expert insights,” concluded Kristina Grbavac, Associate Partner at KPMG Croatia.