Obrtno-podjetniška zbornica Slovenije / Chamber of Craft and Small Business of Slovenia

What Obrtno-podjetniška zbornica Slovenije / Chamber of Craft and Small Business of Slovenia does

Obrtno-podjetniška zbornica Slovenije (OZS) is the statutory trade chamber representing craftspeople and small/micro businesses in Slovenia, founded in 1969 as Obrtna zbornica Slovenije and renamed in 2007 to reflect its expanded mandate. It is a private non-profit membership organization, not a technology product company; its core offering is the Svetovalni center (Advisory Center), which delivers more than 15,000 free annual consultations to members on business registration, commercial and civil law, labor law, taxes, payroll, accounting, environmental protection, occupational safety, technical legislation, financing, and internationalization. OZS also organizes more than 500 training sessions and seminars per year across 62 regional chambers (OOZ) and 30+ professional sections, and operates member-benefit programs including the Mozaik podjetnih discount card, the monthly Obrtnik Podjetnik magazine, the MOJ OBRTNIK mobile application and business directory, and a vacation accommodation program across Slovenia and Croatia.

The chamber generates revenue primarily through annual membership fees (subscription/recurring) and transactional fees for public-authorization services delegated by Slovenian law — craft permits, road transport licenses, CEMT international transport permits (transitioning to a digital system in 2026), EU certificates, and registration in the register of construction managers. Distribution is carried out through the 62 regional chambers, the Ljubljana headquarters (Celovška 71), the SPOT government advisory portal, and the European Enterprise Network for cross-border services. OZS is governed by elected craftsmen-functionaries; leadership comprises President Blaž Cvar (re-elected 2026-2030, appointed to the government's Strategic Council for Economy) and Director Danijel Lamperger. The chamber is operationally distinct from a typical PE/VC target: it is a public-law institution with a statutory monopoly on key services, no outside shareholders, and no disclosed revenue.

Name

Obrtno-podjetniška zbornica Slovenije / Chamber of Craft and Small Business of Slovenia

Legal name

Obrtno-podjetniška zbornica Slovenije

Website

https://ozs.si

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Obrtno-podjetniška zbornica Slovenije is the statutory Slovenian chamber representing craftspeople and small/micro businesses, providing advisory services, professional training, member benefits, and delegated public-authority functions such as permits and licenses through 62 regional chambers and 30 professional sections.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Ljubljana

HQ country

Slovenia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership fees (članarina): The Chamber generates revenue primarily through annual membership fees from craftspeople and small/micro business owners. Members pay fees to access advisory services, training, networking, and member benefits including the Mozaik podjetnih discount card system.
2. Fees for public authority services: Revenue from administering public authority functions including craft permits, licenses, international transport permits, CEMT permits, EU certificates, and registration services.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Obrtno-podjetniška zbornica Slovenije (OZS) is a non-profit membership-based chamber of commerce providing advisory services, advocacy, professional training, and delegated public authority functions to craftspeople and small/micro business owners in Slovenia. It delivers more than 15,000 individual consultations per year and over 500 training sessions annually through its Svetovalni center (Advisory Center). It also administers craft permits, transport licenses, CEMT permits, EU certificates, and entry in the register of construction managers under government delegation.

Product overview

Obrtno-podjetniška zbornica Slovenije (OZS) operates as a chamber of craft and small business providing a portfolio of interconnected services rather than a single unified software product. The core offering includes the Svetovalni center (Advisory Center) delivering over 15,000 annual consultations on business, legal, tax, and regulatory matters. Supporting services include Mozaik podjetnih (benefits card) for member discounts, Revija Obrtnik Podjetnik (magazine) for business information, and OZS počitnice (vacation program) offering member holiday accommodations across Slovenia and the region. Public-authorized functions cover craft permits, transport licenses, CEMT permits via the ECMT Digital System, and EU certificates. Additional offerings include the MOJ OBRTNIK mobile application for member directory services, international business support including delegations and trade fair appearances, e-forms for various business registrations, and e-learning/seminar programs. The organization operates 62 regional chambers and 30 professional sections covering different trades.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mozaik podjetnih: Member benefits card program offering discounts and privileges on various products and services including materials, energy, telecommunications, and insurance.
• Moj Obrtnik
• Obrtnik Podjetnik

Products and services

• Svetovalni center OZS (Advisory Center)

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 15,000 individual consultations per year
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• International Transport Forum (ITF/OECD) - CEMTcoreOthers · 1 January 2026Partnership for administering CEMT (European Conference of Ministers of Transport) permits for international road transport, transitioning to digital system in 2026.
• European Enterprise Network (EEN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOZS Advisory Center is part of the European Enterprise Network for business support, providing cross-border cooperation opportunities and international business support services to members.
• Mozaik podjetnih partnerscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerVarious commercial partners providing discounts and benefits to OZS members through the Mozaik podjetnih card system, including suppliers of raw materials, energy, telecommunications, insurance, and other business services.
• SPOT Svetovanje (SME Advice)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOZS partners with the SPOT (Svetovanje Osrednjeslovenska) initiative to provide comprehensive SME advisory services and support.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/obrtno-podjetni%C5%A1ka-zbornica-slovenije

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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