WHY CONSIDER SLOVAKIA AS YOUR INVESTMENT DESTINATIONThe Slovak Investment and Trade Development Agency (SARIO) provides expert assistance to both foreign and domestic investors in preparing and implementing investment projects in Slovakia - from site selection to navigating the system of investment incentives and available forms of state aid.1CONVENIENT LOCATIONSlovakia has not only a strategic location in the geographical centre of Europe but above all excellent highway and railway connections to the main European sales and supply markets. Within a radius of 2,000 km from the Slovak borders, there are 740 million potential clients. The Slovak time zone (GMT+1), which enables cooperation with clients all over the world, is also an advantage, especially for shared service centres.2SAFETY AND STABILITYAccording to data from the Credit Insurance Group Credendo, Slovakia ranks among the safest and most politically stable countries in Europe. In international comparisons, the Slovak Republic shows a minimal level of risk in key areas relevant for investors, including political stability, protection of private property, and currency related risks.3EUROZONE MEMBERSHIPSlovakia, as one of the few countries in the region, has been a member of the Eurozone since 2009. The introduction of the euro as the official currency means for investors lower transaction costs, reduced risk of currency volatility and increased economic and financial stability.4QUALIFIED AND AVAILABLE LABOR FORCEThe workforce in the Slovak Republic is characterized by high qualification, loyalty to the employer as well as excellent language skills. Furthermore, the labour costs are still relatively low in a comparison with the Western European countries.5LABOUR PRODUCTIVITYSlovakia ranks among the countries with the highest share of high value‑added jobs in Central and Eastern Europe. A strong presence of high‑tech manufacturing and knowledge‑intensive services creates an attractive environment for sophisticated, innovative and technology‑driven investments. (Eurostat)6ENERGY MIXSlovakia offers investors a reliable and environmentally friendly energy mix which is a key factor for modern manufacturing operations. As much as 86% of the country’s electricity comes from low‑carbon sources, including nuclear power and renewables, ensuring stable supply at optimized costs. By 2040, Slovakia aims to increase this share to 93%, further strengthening its position as an attractive location for environmentally responsible production. 7INNOVATIVE ECOSYSTEM AND TECHNOLOGY TRANSFERSlovakia ranks among the leaders in automation both in the region and globally, with 201 industrial robots per 10,000 employees. The country is also positioned among the world’s top performers in terms of the share of high‑tech manufacturing. A strong technically skilled workforce and a high capacity to adapt to new technologies make Slovakia an ideal location for high‑tech production facilities and technology centres. (International Federation of Robotics 2023; WIPO 2025)8ECONOMY OPENNESSSlovakia has long been one of the most open economies in the world. When comparing countries based on the export of goods to GDP ratio, Slovakia is one of the most open EU member state (Eurostat).9WELL DEVELOPED INFRASTRUCTURESlovakia lies at the crossroads of several major EU transport corridors and offers a strategic location in the heart of Europe. Combined with its advanced and continuously developing road, rail and air infrastructure, the country is well positioned to become one of the most important logistics hubs in the region and across Europe.10INVESTMENT INCENTIVESIn Slovakia, investors can benefit from an attractive regional investment incentives scheme, a preferential tax regime for research and development activities and other support mechanisms.CONTACTFor more information on advantages of investing in Slovakia, please contact invest@sario.sk.
