Slovakia’s governing coalition promotes policies aimed at supporting businesses and reducing red tape, but a new measure is drawing criticism. The upcoming regulations will require significantly more paperwork for company formations. Currently, establishing a firm involves a simple social contract with a €2 signature verification fee or electronic signing. The new rules will shift responsibilities, potentially increasing costs and complexity for entrepreneurs. Critics argue this undermines stated goals of economic growth and streamlining processes. Experts predict the changes will benefit lawyers due to increased demand for assistance navigating the new requirements.