Slovenia: The Next Port of Call for Football Investment? An Investor’s guide

Slovenian football offers a relatively accessible entry point into European football, where investment costs aren’t wildly out of line with the revenues European competition can bring. This makes Slovenian football clubs attractive acquisition targets. However, investors should be aware of the peculiarities of the Slovenian football and legal environment. This article outlines how the acquisition of a Slovenian football club works in practice and highlights the key pitfalls to avoid.

It looks at:

• Why Invest in Slovenian Football?
• What makes the purchase of a football club in Slovenia unique?
• Legal and Financial Due Diligence: What an Investor Should Look Into
• Setting up a Limited Liability Company
  • Existence of an Affiliated Legal Entity
  • Non-existence of an Affiliated Legal Entity
• Entering into a Cooperation Agreement
• Obtaining the Status of an Affiliated Legal Entity from Slovenian Football Association
• Key Takeaways