Companies should check their beneficial ownership information
On 24 September 2026, the Financial Administration of the Republic of Slovenia (FURS) called on business entities to verify whether they are correctly entered in the Beneficial Ownership Register (Register dejanskih lastnikov – RDL) and whether the information on their beneficial owners is accurate, complete and up to date.
The obligation applies in particular to companies, cooperatives, associations, institutes, foundations and other entities required by Slovenian legislation to identify their beneficial owners.
What is the Beneficial Ownership Register?
The Beneficial Ownership Register is maintained by AJPES and contains information on the natural persons who ultimately own or control a business entity.
A business entity must identify its beneficial owners, maintain appropriate records and ensure that the correct information is entered in the register.
Responsibility for the accuracy, completeness and timeliness of the information lies with the business entity itself.
Eight-day deadline for registration and changes
Information on beneficial owners must generally be entered in the register within eight days of the business entity being entered in the Slovenian Business Register or tax register.
The same eight-day deadline applies when beneficial ownership information subsequently changes.
For example, if the ownership structure of a company changes, it is not enough to update the change only in other relevant records. The company should also verify whether its Beneficial Ownership Register information needs to be updated.
Incorrect information can result in substantial fines
FURS also specifically warns businesses about potential penalties.
Failure to register beneficial ownership information, late registration or incomplete or incorrect information may constitute a breach of Slovenia’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing legislation.
Legal entities may face fines ranging from €3,000 to €120,000, while responsible persons within a legal entity may face fines from €400 to €2,000.
Accurate information also makes everyday business easier
Keeping beneficial ownership information up to date is not important only because of the legal obligation.
Banks, insurance companies, notaries, accounting firms, tax advisers and other regulated entities may be required to verify the beneficial ownership of their clients when establishing or maintaining business relationships.
Accurate information can therefore reduce the need for additional documentation and explanations.
An important exception applies to sole traders and other natural persons carrying out business activities, who are not required to enter beneficial ownership information in the RDL.
👉 K2A advises: Check your company’s information in the Beneficial Ownership Register even if the registration was completed several years ago. This is particularly important after changes to ownership or other information concerning the beneficial owner.