The Registration Process

Registering a business can be a lengthly process. Listed below are the general requirements, but you may need to obtain other permits. You can employ a Czech or Slovak attorney to file the papers on behalf of your company (sole proprietor). The registration office does not welcome questions from laymen. Many of the foreign consulting and law firms (see Chap. 4) are well-equipped to register Czech and Slovak companies, or you can obtain a list of English and German speaking commercial attorneys from the Czech or Slovak Chamber of Lawyers (see Chap. 4).

I. To Register as a Czech or Slovak business entity (except sole proprietor)

Some of the Basic Documents usually required
1. Business name and office address
2. Statement of type of company you wish to register
3. Formation agreement
4. Bank's confirmation that declared basic capital has been deposited
5. Trade license (if necessary)
6. Description of business activity

Registration office in Prague and Bratislava

(There are several other Registration Offices throughout the region)

Prague 1, Obvodni soud,
Ovocny trh , tel. 2422-8662, 8708

Bratislava 1, Obvodni soud,

Zahradnicka 10, Bratislava
general enquiries tel. (07) 802-51, 617-60, 611-51
specific information tel. (07) 602-51

2.. Sole Proprietor Registration

Documents usually required
1. Obtain "zivnostensky list,".
2. Pay 1,000 Kc (Sk) registration fee through Post Office
3. Register at local health insurance and social security office.

Time required Usually about two weeks