When does it make sense to move your business abroad and when is it better to stay at home?

A practical guide to asset protection in volatile times

If you’re an entrepreneur with a growing business or have over €100,000 in free assets, you’ve probably already asked yourself: “Should I stay in Slovakia or is it time to think about moving elsewhere?”

This issue is not just about tax optimisation. It is about protecting what you have built. It’s about securing the future of your business or assets at a time when the rules of the game are more uncertain than ever.

At the conference “Protection of property and business – Slovakia or abroad” you will get practical answers without unnecessary theory.

The questions you ask (and we answer)

“Which country is best for my company?”

There are many possibilities – Czech Republic, Austria, Dubai, Estonia, Liechtenstein… But how do you navigate what’s really convenient for you? At the conference you will compare specific destinations, learn about their advantages and pitfalls and get criteria for decision making.

“What does all the business transfer mean?”

Many people think that moving a business or property automatically means they have to move themselves and their family as well. But is this really the case? Or are there ways to make some sort of move abroad and still stay living where you want?

“What are the real costs and risks?”

Behind every advantage there are pitfalls. Exit taxes, legal and practical problems with day-to-day business or moving assets. What could be costing you more than you expected? And what to look out for when planning?

If you decide to stay in Slovakia

“How do I protect my assets if I stay?”

Not everyone has to leave. Slovakia still offers opportunities for a successful business or property ownership. The question is how to properly protect yourself from growing risks – from transaction or other taxes, to political and social risks, to unpredictable changes in legislation.

“What would you rather never do?”

Some “optimizations” look clever, but they can land you in jail. Close a business and open a new one? Transfer assets between companies or to family members? Where is the line between tax optimization and tax evasion, or between allowing assets to be protected (from tax audits, for example) and harming creditors?

“Do cross-border structures work?”

What if you don’t have to choose between “stay” and “leave”? Can you have an operating company in Slovakia and at the same time holding structures abroad? How does it work in practice and when does it make sense?

Practical answers from those who have dealt with it

At the conference, you will meet people who have already walked this path. You will learn first-hand:

• What the day-to-day reality of doing business in different countries looks like
• What practical problems most entrepreneurs do not face
• What they would do differently if they were starting over
• What is the real cost of the whole process

Investing in times of uncertainty

As the economic environment changes, so do investment opportunities. What to invest in when traditional stock indices are no longer growing in double digits? How to spread risk across different countries and jurisdictions?

You will learn specific strategies for:

• Protecting assets in an inflationary environment
• Diversification across countries and currencies
• Practical tax aspects of international business and investment

Why now? Because the window of opportunity may close

Changes in the Slovak tax system cannot be predicted. Transaction tax, possible changes in inheritance of property, tightening of controls. All this may come sooner than you expect. And by then, your options will be much more limited.

What will you take away from the conference?

• A clear overview of your options – where you can do business and under what conditions
• Specific criteria for decision-making – how to compare the advantages and disadvantages of different countries
• Asset protection tools – whether you stay or decide to move your business
• Practical steps – what to do first and what to avoid, whether and when to move your family in addition to your business
• Contacts to experts – people who can help you with implementation

We are not going to tell you what to do. But we will give you all the information you need to make the right choices – for yourself, your family and your business.

Who is this conference for?

Definitely for you if:

• You have a company with a turnover of EUR 500,000 or more or a company whose business is not firmly tied to Slovakia
• Your free assets exceed EUR 100 000
• Thinking about protecting and growing your assets
• You want practical solutions, not theoretical lectures
• You need to decide whether to move part of your business or assets abroad

Deadline: 18 November 2025
Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Bratislava
Time: 8:00 – 17:15

See the full conference programme.