Slovenia's tax system is unfair. It over-rewards those who have too much and penalises those who are just trying to make something of themselves.
This fact is best reflected in a comparison of the amount of taxes collected by different sources. The burden imposed on Slovenian wages by social security contributions is about half of the European average, while property taxes are three times lower than in other European countries.
To strengthen the high-tech sector, we therefore need three measures:
a)
More incentive-based taxation of labour, in the form of a freeze on the growth of social security contributions at higher wages, which will allow high-tech companies to compete more successfully for highly skilled talent on the global market, and will bring higher wages for Slovenians who want to succeed through their own work.
More incentive-based taxation of labour, in the form of a freeze on the growth of social security contributions at higher wages, which will allow high-tech companies to compete more successfully for highly skilled talent on the global market, and will bring higher wages for Slovenians who want to succeed through their own work.
b)
Regulating employee co-ownership in companies, in particular legislation on option-based remuneration. This measure will bring about profit-sharing among employees or enable them to share in the fruits of the success of the company where they work.
Regulating employee co-ownership in companies, in particular legislation on option-based remuneration. This measure will bring about profit-sharing among employees or enable them to share in the fruits of the success of the company where they work.
c)
A substantial increase in venture capital investment in Slovenian companies, leading to the creation of new high-tech companies and giving young entrepreneurs a better chance of success.
A substantial increase in venture capital investment in Slovenian companies, leading to the creation of new high-tech companies and giving young entrepreneurs a better chance of success.
