Protection of property and business – Slovakia or abroad?

Conference on when (not) it makes sense to move business or assets abroad, how to minimize taxes and protect corporate and private assets
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Date: 18. 11. 2025

Venue: DoubleTree by Hilton Bratislava

By attendance only with limited capacity
Conference Protection of property and business – Slovakia or abroad?

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About the conference

About the conference

A conference for those who want to be prepared.
It is intended not only for entrepreneurs, but also for all economically active people with a net worth of EUR 100,000 or more who want to navigate the challenges of our time.

Diversification is not only a topic in investing, but also a key tool for asset and business protection. The current times bring various local legal, tax and socio-political challenges for which it pays to be better prepared.

Are you considering a (partial) transfer? Find out which country is best for you and your business and what benefits or risks are associated with each.

Are you staying in Slovakia? Slovakia is a green, safe and beautiful country. Unfortunately, however, it faces major challenges. And our role at the conference (and in consulting) is to show how to operate more comfortably in Slovakia. And that is why we will also talk about practical solutions on how to legally avoid transaction tax or eliminate the risks of the “shvarc system”. We will also show you other concrete tools how to legally optimize your business and best protect your assets and company.

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Schedule

Protection of property and business – Slovakia or abroad?

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18. 11.
2025
08:00 - 08:45
45 min

Arrival, guest registration and morning coffee

Miesto: DoubleTree by Hilton Bratislava

08:45 - 09:00
15 min

Opening of the conference

Speaker: Peter Varga (Highgate Group)

09:00 - 10:15
75 min

Slovak company abroad: Reality vs. perceptions

Speaker: Peter Varga (Highgate Group)

  • Can you transfer your business abroad and still live in Slovakia? What are the real advantages and pitfalls? You will learn:
  • For what types of companies does this make sense - IT, digital and creative agencies, manufacturing companies,...?
  • What may cost you more than you expect - exit tax and other taxes and other hidden costs
  • What to look out for when choosing a country, advantages and disadvantages of doing business from abroad - legal, tax and practical aspects
  • Why consider foreign holdings - and when they pay off
  • How investors will look at you - if you have a company in Slovakia vs. abroad
10:15 - 10:30
15 min

Private Equity in turbulent times - Keynote speech

Speaker: Miroslav Boublík (Across Private Investments)

  • Keynote on alternative investments when traditional markets are no longer growing as they once did.
10:30 - 10:50
20 min

Networking break

10:50 - 11:20
30 min

Czech Republic: it's not just about being "around the corner"

Moderator: Peter Varga (Highgate Group)

Speaker: We are preparing for you (Czech expert)

  • An interview with a Czech expert about what no one will tell you:
  • Why you may not be able to buy cars for your company as easily as in Slovakia
  • Where are the real advantages of the Czech Republic
  • What doesn't count - practical complications of everyday business
  • Cost comparison - Slovakia vs. Czech Republic in figures
11:20 - 11:35
15 min

Reality check: beyond the American dream

Speaker: Tomas Demo (Highgate Group), Silvia Slobodová

  • I want to stay/visa in the USA - how to do it?
  • What are the advantages/disadvantages of having a company in the USA?
  • How does Delaware work?
11:35 - 12:20
45 min

What to invest in when the S&P 500 is no longer growing at 15% per year?

Moderator: Peter Varga (Highgate Group)

Panelisti: Andrej Rajčány (Across Private Investments), Ivan Melay (Salmann Investment Management), We are preparing for you

  • Panel discussion on investing in times of uncertainty:
  • Where to go with the money when stocks are stagnant? - alternative investments
  • Diversification across countries - practical strategies
  • Tax aspects of international investing - what you can afford and what you can't
  • Inflation protection - real options for businesses
12:20 - 13:20
60 min

Lunch break

13:20 - 13:35
15 min

Why staying in Slovakia can be a wise decision

Speaker: Peter Varga (Highgate Group)

  • Benefits of Slovak business that are not talked about:
  • What you can afford here - and not elsewhere
  • The hidden costs of doing business abroad - that no one will tell you about
  • Why sometimes it's better to stay - and protect yourself properly
13:35 - 13:45
10 min

How to legally avoid the financial transaction tax?

Speaker: Peter Varga (Highgate Group), Guest: Peter Šebo (PS:Digital)

  • Presentation of the Transakcio.sk project and its compliance with the Financial Transaction Tax Act
13:45 - 13:55
10 min

How to handle the scarc system more efficiently? Introducing a practical solution

Speaker: Peter Varga (Highgate Group)

13:55 - 14:45
50 min

How to protect assets in Slovakia: from divorce to bankruptcy

Speaker: Tomas Demo (Highgate Group), Peter Varga (Highgate Group)

  • Practical risks of Slovak business and their solutions:
  • Blocked accounts and foreclosures - how to protect personal and business assets
  • Slovak holdings - when and how to use them
  • Protection from the state - tax authorities, inspections, "accidental" problems
  • When you divorce - how to protect your company from unexpected situations
  • Deadlocks between partners - preventive measures
14:45 - 15:25
40 min

What can land you in jail: the criminal risks of "optimizations"

Moderator: Tomas Demo (Highgate Group), Peter Varga (Highgate Group)

Speaker: Peter Kubina (Dentons)

  • A conversation with a criminal lawyer about what NOT to do:
  • "I'm going to close my business and open a new one" - why it can get you into trouble
  • White horse and other "smart" solutions - where is the line between optimization and crime
  • Liability of the managing director - what you can go to jail for
  • Police and prosecution practice - how they look at such things
15:25 - 15:45
20 min

Networking break

15:45 - 16:40
55 min

The best of both worlds: Cross-border protection structures

Moderator: Tomas Demo (Highgate Group)

Panelisti: Peter Varga (Highgate Group), Martin Hanzlík (Czech Republic), Nikolaus Wilhelm (Liechtenstein)

  • How to do business in Slovakia and protect yourself abroad:
  • Operating company here, holding company there - how it works in practice
  • Liechtenstein vs. Czech Republic vs. other options - comparison of structures
  • Tax implications for Slovak entrepreneurs
  • Costs vs. benefits - when is it worth it
  • Succession and asset protection - long-term planning
16:40 - 17:30
50 min

Tax optimization from abroad - Do I have to move or just move the company?

Speaker: Peter Varga (Highgate Group), Guests: Miloslav Makovini (UAE), Ulrich Paugger (Austria)

  • Practical issues of foreign optimization:
  • Can I live in Austria and have a company in Slovakia? How about taxes or a car in Austria? - reality vs. myths
  • Can I live in Slovakia and have a business in Dubai? - reality vs. myths
  • What structures are used? An example of when they are and when they are not legal
  • What is the real cost of the whole process
  • Legal risks - what can go wrong
  • Practical complications - what not to count on
  • When it makes sense - and when you'd rather not

SHEET

SOLD OUT - first 100 tickets: Super Early Birds

150 € + DPH

350 € + DPH

Dátum: 18.11.2025
Miesto: DoubleTree by Hilton Bratislava
  • Unlimited access to lectures throughout the day

  • Refreshments

  • Joint networking lunch

  • Limited number of tickets – first 100 tickets

  • Upgrade your ticket to Premium (+150 EUR) and get a one-on-one consultation with Tomáš Dem and Petr Varga on the legal and tax setup of your business and assets. For more information contact us at: events@highgate.sk

  • First wave of ticket sales: limited time sale of discounted Super Early Birds tickets – first 100 tickets

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RIGHT NOW - Early Birds: up to 200 tickets sold

190 € + DPH

350 € + DPH

Dátum: 18.11.2025
Miesto: DoubleTree by Hilton Bratislava
  • Unlimited access to lectures throughout the day

  • Refreshments

  • Joint networking lunch

  • Limited number of tickets – up to 200 tickets sold

  • Upgrade your ticket to Premium (+150 EUR) and get a one-on-one consultation with Tomáš Dem and Petr Varga on the legal and tax setup of your business and assets. For more information contact us at: events@highgate.sk

  • Second wave of ticket sales: limited time sale of discounted Early Birds tickets – up to 200 tickets sold

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3rd wave of sales: standard

350 € + DPH

Dátum: 18.11.2025
Miesto: DoubleTree by Hilton Bratislava
  • Unlimited access to lectures throughout the day

  • Refreshments

  • Joint networking lunch

  • Limited number of tickets

  • Upgrade your ticket to Premium (+150 EUR) and get a one-on-one consultation with Tomáš Dem and Petr Varga on the legal and tax setup of your business and assets. For more information contact us at: events@highgate.sk

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