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Tax rates 2026

Current overview of all rates

A complete overview of tax rates, contributions and key values applicable in Slovakia in 2026. All essential figures in one place for quick reference.

Changes from 1.1.2026

Key changes include: higher minimum wage (€915), subsistence minimum (€284.13), a new 4-tier progressive personal income tax system for higher income, higher health insurance (employee 5%, sole trader 16%), reduced dividend tax to 7% and tiered minimum corporate tax (€340 – €11,520).

Personal income tax (sole traders)

Rate for income up to €100,000

simplified rate for lower income

15 %

Progressive rate 1

up to €43,983.32 (for income above €100,000)

19 %

Progressive rate 2

from €43,983.32 to €60,349.21

25 %

Progressive rate 3

from €60,349.21 to €75,010.32

30 %

Progressive rate 4

above €75,010.32

35 %

Non-taxable allowance

21× subsistence minimum

€5,966.73

Child tax bonus (under 15)

max €1,200 per year (may be reduced)

€100 / month

Child tax bonus (15–17)

max €600 per year (may be reduced)

€50 / month

Child tax bonus (18+)

from 2026, no entitlement

€0

Flat-rate expenses

max €20,000 per year

60 %
From 2026, a 4-tier progressive system applies to higher income.
Corporate income tax (LLC – s.r.o.)

Standard rate

for most companies

21 %

Increased rate

for taxable income above €5,000,000

24 %

Reduced rate (micro taxpayer)

for taxable revenues up to €100,000

10 %

Minimum tax (up to €50,000)

tiered by revenue

€340

Minimum tax (up to €250,000)

tiered by revenue

€960

Minimum tax (up to €500,000)

tiered by revenue

€1,920

Minimum tax (up to €5,000,000)

tiered by revenue

€3,840

Minimum tax (above €5,000,000)

tiered by revenue

€11,520

Dividend tax rate

withholding tax on payout (reduced from 10%)

7 %

Royalty withholding tax

depends on recipient country

19 % / 35 %
From 1.1.2026, minimum tax is tiered based on revenue.
Value added tax (VAT)

Standard rate

from 1.1.2025

23 %

Reduced rate

food, medicines, books and more

19 %

Reduced rate

selected basic food items

5 %

Registration threshold

turnover in 12 consecutive months

€50,000

Simplified invoice

incl. VAT

up to €400
From 1.1.2025, the standard VAT rate increased to 23%.
Social insurance – employee

Sickness insurance

of gross salary

1.4 %

Pension insurance

of gross salary

4 %

Disability insurance

of gross salary

3 %

Unemployment insurance

of gross salary

1 %

Total employee

9.4 %

Maximum assessment base

monthly

€16,764
Social insurance – employer

Sickness insurance

of gross salary

1.4 %

Pension insurance

of gross salary

14 %

Disability insurance

of gross salary

3 %

Unemployment insurance

of gross salary

1 %

Guarantee insurance

of gross salary

0.25 %

Accident insurance

of gross salary

0.8 %

Reserve fund

of gross salary

4.75 %

Total employer

25.2 %
Social insurance – sole trader

Sickness insurance

of the assessment base

4.4 %

Pension insurance

of the assessment base

18 %

Disability insurance

of the assessment base

6 %

Reserve fund

of the assessment base

4.75 %

Total sole trader

33.15 %

Minimum assessment base

monthly (50% of average salary)

€914.40

Maximum assessment base

monthly

€16,764

Minimum monthly contribution

from 1.1.2026

€303.12
Health insurance

Employee

of gross salary (up from 4%)

5 %

Employer

of employee gross salary (10% for disabled)

11 %

Sole trader

of the assessment base (up from 15%)

16 %

Self-payer

of the minimum assessment base

16 %

Minimum assessment base

monthly

€914.40

Minimum contribution (sole trader)

16% of €914.40

€146.30

Minimum contribution (self-payer)

€146.30
Key values and thresholds 2026

Minimum wage

€5.268 / hour

€915 / month

Subsistence minimum (adult)

monthly

€284.13

Average salary (2025)

used for calculations in 2026

€1,829

Quarterly VAT payer threshold

annual turnover

€100,000

Micro-entity threshold

assets / net turnover

€750,000

Transaction tax (LLC)

of outgoing payments (max €40 per transaction)

0.4 %

Transaction tax – cash withdrawal

no cap (from 1.4.2025)

0.8 %

Important notice

Rates are valid as of 1.1.2026 and may change during the year. For up-to-date values, consult official sources: Financial Administration, Social Insurance Agency, VšZP. Some values (e.g. minimum wage or subsistence minimum) may be updated during the year.

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