Registration of companies in Slovakia
from 1790 c.u.
The Slovak Republic, Slovakia (Slovenská republika, Slovensko) is a state in Central Europe which is quite interesting both in terms of running a foreign company and in terms of doing business with the CIS countries and the EU.
Our lawyers are ready to advise you in detail on all the intricacies of starting and running a business.
Both a citizen and a non-resident can register a company in Slovakia. We monitor changes in legislation and always know all the details of the process and are ready to share them.
What is required to register a company in Slovakia?
In order to officially register a company in this jurisdiction, you need to take several steps:
- Development of the company name
- Choice of the field of activity of the company
- Preparation and collection of documents for the application
Our professionals will help you competently go through each stage and get a positive answer on registering a company in Slovakia.
Is it possible to register an offshore company in Slovakia?
In the right aspect, the registration of an offshore company in Slovakia is not possible, since there are no offshore zones in the country.
However, a company registered in this jurisdiction will have the status of an official company with foreign capital and, thus, it will be entitled to certain indulgences in legislation and a number of tax benefits.
What types of companies are most common in Slovakia?
Private business activity
If you are the owner of a small business, then it will be relevant for you to think about registering a private enterprise.
- Small opening costs
- Payment of necessary insurance premiums
- There are a number of some restrictions
Limited Liability Company
This type of company is most common in Slovakia.
- Minimum authorized capital — from 5 000 EUR
- The applicant shall not have any debts
- One of the directors must be a resident or have a residence permit
Our lawyers will advise on all the intricacies of the entire process, both registration and running a company.
Joint-stock company
This form of ownership is suitable for large businesses playing a significant role in the economy.
- Authorized capital — from 25,000 euros
- Issuing shares is possible
- Limited number of participants
This type of society is less common and has its own characteristics, which are described in detail by our lawyers.
Some features of registering a company in Slovakia
Despite the fact that Slovakia is not always in the list of favorite countries for starting a business, this jurisdiction has a number of advantages and has recently attracted quite actively investors and foreign capital.
- registration of a company may be the basis for business migration
- the company is exempt from taxes on dividends
- legal entities can enjoy all bonuses and benefits
We will be happy to help you choose the right form for your business and tell you about all the details of doing business in Slovakia.
