At first glance, Slovakia may seem like a small country to start a business, but there are several advantages that make it suitable for registering a company in various formats:
- Geographically, the company can cooperate with all EU countries, giving access to 500 million consumers with purchasing power;
- Convenient geographical location;
- Transparent tax system;
- Easy business environment;
- Founders can be non-EU citizens without restrictions;
- The director can be either an EU citizen or a person with a residence permit (temporary or permanent) in Slovakia, which makes this country attractive for entrepreneurs and their families to obtain residency.
What does this mean for you?
Doing business in the European Union opens opportunities for a fast start and significant profit growth in the first year of operation. Additionally, it expands the territorial reach of your product across the entire EU, giving access to 500 million potential consumers for your products or services.
What do we offer?
Due to the growing number of requests for business relocation to Slovakia, the specialists at AO “Officium” offer company registration services in Slovakia, along with full legal support.
Business registration in Slovakia includes:
- Consultation on the choice of business activities.
- Company registration in the form of LLC or s.r.o..
- Submission of documents to the relevant business registration authority.
- Translation services for foreign documents.
- Submission of documents to registration bodies.
- Payment of required fees.
- Obtaining a certificate of business activities for the company.
- Issuance of company registration documents.
- Assistance with opening a bank account.
- Registration with the tax authority and obtaining a tax number.
- Provision of a legal address for one year.
- Criminal record certificate.
- Share capital of 5,000 euros (deposited into the company account and remains there).
- Administrative fees and registration of special types of activities.
Note: The founders of a company in Slovakia can be non-residents, but the director must have either Slovak residency or EU citizenship. This means that you will need a director during the period of obtaining your residence permit, which usually takes 3 to 5 months. (We also offer assistance in solving this issue.)
After the company registration process:
- The company can fully operate from day one;
- We can provide ongoing legal, accounting, consulting, and administrative support at affordable prices.
Benefits of working with our team:
Experience
Expertise in organizing international business since 1998.
Team
A highly qualified team of local and international legal professionals.
High standards
Strict adherence to legal ethics and the highest level of confidentiality.
Effective management
Support and management of relocation and investment from micro-businesses to large enterprises.
Effectiveness
99% success rate in international arbitration courts and legal proceedings.
Why should you not defer registration?
1. Tax Planning: Slovakia has an attractive tax system, with corporate tax starting at 15%, and there are opportunities for tax incentives.
2. European Market Access: Registering a business in Slovakia provides access to the entire European market without customs restrictions and with minimal administrative barriers.
3. Stable Economic Environment: Slovakia boasts a stable economy and well-developed infrastructure, fostering business stability and growth.
4. Support for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs): There are various support programs for new businesses, including financial grants. Special support is provided to those creating 40 or more jobs.
5. Ease of Registration: The business registration process in Slovakia is relatively fast and less bureaucratic compared to many other EU countries, allowing you to start operations quickly.
FAQ
In Slovakia, various types of companies can be registered, including Limited Liability Company (s.r.o.), Joint-Stock Company (a.s.), Limited Partnership (k.s.), and others. The Limited Liability Company (s.r.o.) is the most common form for small and medium-sized businesses.
The cost of registering a company in Slovakia ranges from approximately 1,500 to 3,500 euros, depending on the legal form, the number of founders, and other factors.
Slovak Legislation Requires the Company Director to be an EU Citizen or a Resident of Slovakia
The following documents are required to register a company in Slovakia:
Company Articles of Association (detailing the company’s structure and operations);
Registration Application (official request for company registration);
Proof of Registered Office Address (lease agreement or ownership document);
Notarized Founding Documents (authenticated company formation documents);
Proof of Payment of Share Capital (documents confirming the capital has been deposited in the company’s account);
Passport Details of Founders and Directors (identification documents of the company’s main stakeholders).
15% for small businesses with annual turnover up to 49,790 EUR;
21% for businesses with higher annual income.
Testimonials
Andriy Koval
Our company was in the process of deciding whether to relocate our business, and we turned to the Officium law firm for assistance. We had many questions and were initially uncertain about the feasibility of moving such a large amount of equipment and personnel. However, after consulting with Officium’s partners, we chose Slovakia for our production base and Poland for our trading company, ultimately committing to the relocation. After discussing our needs and overall strategy, we began the process of registering companies in Slovakia and Poland. While the registration was underway, we worked together to develop a step-by-step relocation plan. We received full support at every stage—from document preparation, company registration, and obtaining permits, to handling everyday legal and organizational matters in our new locations. Thanks to the professionalism and expertise of the Officium team, our move went smoothly and without delays, and we felt supported at every step. Their speed and accuracy were especially impressive—often it seemed as if they had resolved an issue before we had fully formulated the question. I highly recommend working with Officium for anyone planning a business relocation!
Olena Marchenko
Our company was in the process of deciding whether to relocate our business, and we turned to the Officium law firm for help. We had numerous questions and initially doubted whether it was feasible to relocate such a large amount of equipment and personnel. However, after discussions with Officium’s partners, we selected Slovakia for our production base and Poland for our trading company, ultimately deciding to move forward with the relocation. After outlining our requirements and overall strategy, we started registering companies in Slovakia and Poland. During the registration process, we collaboratively created a detailed step-by-step relocation plan. We received comprehensive support at every stage—from preparing documents, company registration, and obtaining permits, to handling day-to-day legal and organizational challenges in our new location. Thanks to Officium’s professionalism and experience, the relocation proceeded smoothly without any delays, and we felt fully supported throughout. Their speed and precision were particularly striking—it often seemed they had already resolved our issues before we could fully articulate them. I highly recommend Officium to anyone considering business relocation!
Oleksiy Sydeyskyi
Officium assisted our company in resolving a range of complex and challenging issues related to tax law and intellectual property rights protection. They helped settle a long-standing conflict that had dragged on for years. They developed effective tax planning strategies and provided excellent advice and ongoing support regarding patenting our products, as well as pre-trial and court settlements involving trademark disputes and copyright infringements. The professionalism and deep expertise of their team exceeded all our expectations. We received comprehensive answers to every question we had. With Officium’s help, we were able to resolve all internal and external conflicts, including those with shareholders, team members, and competitors. We are sincerely grateful for their work and look forward to continuing our journey toward success together!
Partners
KOSTIATYN BUIALO
Senior Partner
Advocate /
International Advocate in the Slovak Republic and the Poland Republic /
Mediator of the Bavarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry /
Corporate law and M&A/
Tax law and international tax planning /
Law in Real Estate and Construction /
IT Law /
Mediation /
Intellectual Property Rights /
IP Law /
Personal data protection GDPR
LIUDMILA SURMA
Senior Partner
Advocate /
Doctor of Law /
International Advocate in Slovakia and Poland /
Commercial law /
Migration law /
International law and EU law /
Mediation /
