1. Consultation
Selection of the optimal business form (s.r.o., a.s., sole proprietor).
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Criterion
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s.r.o. (LLC)
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a.s. (JSC)
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Sole Proprietor
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Share capital
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from €5,000
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from €25,000
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not required
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Liability
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Limited by capital
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Shareholders not liable
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Full personal liability
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Taxes
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15% + VAT (20%)
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15% + VAT (20%)
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Fixed payments
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Suitable for
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SME
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Large projects
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Freelancers, services
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2. Preparing Documents
Articles of Association, foundation agreement, application.
We prepare:
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Foundation agreement
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Articles of Association
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Registration application for ORSR
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Registered address confirmation (we provide one if needed)
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Questionnaire and Power of Attorney for remote registration
All documents are in Slovak. We prepare, translate, check compliance and provide the final set for signature.
3. Opening a Temporary Corporate Bank Account
Key points:
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For s.r.o., the capital (€5,000) does not need to be actually deposited — only declared.
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A temporary account is still required formally.
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Banks often require personal presence for non-residents.
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We assess risks and offer fintech alternatives if needed.
After registration, the account becomes permanent.
4. Filing with the Commercial Register (ORSR)
This includes:
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Name check for uniqueness
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Electronic submission through the state system
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State fee payment (€150 for s.r.o.)
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Providing a Slovak registered address
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Attaching signed documents
Processing time: 7–14 business days.
You receive:
5. Obtaining IČO, DIČ and VAT Number (optional)
You receive:
Important:
VAT must be applied for before or immediately after registration, otherwise requirements become stricter later.
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