{"id":255271,"date":"2026-07-06T13:35:44","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T11:35:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/highgate.sk\/peter-varga-for-forbes-when-it-pays-to-stay-in-slovakia-and-when-it-makes-sense-to-move-abroad\/"},"modified":"2026-07-13T13:31:10","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T11:31:10","slug":"peter-varga-for-forbes-when-it-pays-to-stay-in-slovakia-and-when-it-makes-sense-to-move-abroad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/highgate.sk\/en\/peter-varga-for-forbes-when-it-pays-to-stay-in-slovakia-and-when-it-makes-sense-to-move-abroad\/","title":{"rendered":"Peter Varga for Forbes: When It Pays to Stay in Slovakia and When It Makes Sense to Move Abroad"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Should I go abroad to start a business or stay in Slovakia? This question is on the minds of an increasing number of entrepreneurs and investors today. However, the decision isn\u2019t just about comparing tax rates. Asset protection, tax residency, the structure of the business, and international tax rules also play an important role.   <\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Peter Varga, a partner at Highgate Group, addressed this topic in an in-depth analysis for Forbes magazine. In the article, he explains why simply establishing a foreign company or formally changing one\u2019s tax residency is generally not enough, and what conditions must be met for foreign structures to be legal and defensible even in the event of a tax audit. He also outlines the situations in which Slovakia, on the other hand, can be a very advantageous jurisdiction for entrepreneurs.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can read the full article in the PDF below:<\/p>\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/highgate.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/forbes-sk-2026-06-16-privelky-na-slovenske-dane.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of forbes-sk 2026-06-16 privelky-na-slovenske-dane.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-9289c04d-cdc2-49bc-9b95-a1c74cb061ad\" href=\"https:\/\/highgate.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/forbes-sk-2026-06-16-privelky-na-slovenske-dane.pdf\">forbes-sk June 16, 2026, &#8220;A Closer Look at Slovak Taxes&#8221;<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/highgate.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/forbes-sk-2026-06-16-privelky-na-slovenske-dane.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download=\"\" aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-9289c04d-cdc2-49bc-9b95-a1c74cb061ad\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019ll also be exploring this topic further at our conference: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/highgate.sk\/en\/konferencie\/why-and-how-to-stay-in-slovakia\/\">\u201cWhy and How to Stay in Slovakia?\u201d<\/a><\/strong>, where we\u2019ll explain when setting up a foreign entity actually makes sense, what risks entrepreneurs often underestimate, and why Slovakia can be the best solution in many cases.<br\/><br\/>Reserve your spot at<strong> <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/highgate.sk\/en\/konferencie\/why-and-how-to-stay-in-slovakia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>the special EARLY BIRD price<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/highgate.sk\/en\/konferencie\/why-and-how-to-stay-in-slovakia\/\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/highgate.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/PopUp_banner-2-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-255210\" srcset=\"https:\/\/highgate.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/PopUp_banner-2-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/highgate.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/PopUp_banner-2-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/highgate.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/PopUp_banner-2-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/highgate.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/PopUp_banner-2-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/highgate.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/PopUp_banner-2-2048x1152.png 2048w, https:\/\/highgate.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/PopUp_banner-2-600x338.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are interested in this topic, please do not hesitate to contact us:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Peter Varga, e-mail: <a href=\"mailto:peter.varga@highgate.sk\">peter.varga@highgate.sk<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information on property and business protection, visit this section of our website: <a href=\"https:\/\/highgate.sk\/en\/timeline\/protection-of-property-and-business\/\">Property and Business Protection<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are interested, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/highgate.sk\/en\/contact\/\">subscribe to our newsletter<\/a> for interesting practical legal and tax information.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can address your specific questions in a consultation with our partner Peter Varga, who specializes in financial regulation and tax law. You can book a consultation here: <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/highgate.sk\/en\/produkt\/comprehensive-consultation-with-peter-varga\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/highgate.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/banner-konzultacia-komplexna-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/highgate.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/banner-konzultacia-komplexna-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/highgate.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/banner-konzultacia-komplexna-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/highgate.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/banner-konzultacia-komplexna-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/highgate.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/banner-konzultacia-komplexna-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/highgate.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/banner-konzultacia-komplexna-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/highgate.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/banner-konzultacia-komplexna.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Should I go abroad to start a business or stay in Slovakia? 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