From 17 August 2026, the rules of the Commercial Register will change significantly. The new Act No. 29/2026 Coll. introduces legally binding online data, new rules for founding documents, a broader role for notaries, limited representation, and interconnection of registers. For entrepreneurs, this means less paperwork in some steps, but at the...
COMPANY FORMATION | SLOVAKIA
ESTABLISHMENT OF S. R. O. | ONLINE | EVEN WITHOUT A VISIT TO THE NOTARY
COMPANY FORMATION IN SLOVAKIA
WHEN A FRESH START AND GETTING EVERYTHING RIGHT FROM THE BEGINNING MATTER
Want to start a business with a new company, but at the same time do not need a quick solution in the form of buying a ready-made company? Setting up an S. R. O. is then the right option for you.
Not every entrepreneur wants to buy a ready-made company. Many people prefer to set up a company completely from scratch according to their own ideas. Exactly for these situations, the best solution is founding an entirely new company. If a new limited liability company, your own company name, clearly defined settings and a clean start without history are important, then founding a new company can be the smartest path.
Support is provided in understanding when it pays off to set up a new limited liability company, when to deal with company formation together with VAT registration (VAT payer) and why it is worth thinking about other practical matters already during the incorporation process. A company does not come into existence in a vacuum. From day one it needs to have its registered office, administrative rules, accounting and, for many projects, also a plan for how it will reach clients in place.
That is why company formation can be prepared as an integrated solution. In addition to the incorporation of the limited liability company itself, it can be followed by a virtual office in Bratislava, external accounting services, payroll and HR administration. And if the new company should have visibility right from the start, this can be complemented with website creation, SEO marketing and management of PPC campaigns in Google Ads. This way, there is not only a new company, but also a solid foundation for its real operation and growth.
If a shortcut is not the goal, but rather a firmly set start, it becomes clear what is worth resolving all at once when founding a company and how to avoid the chaos that often arises only after the company is registered.
Company formation is best seen as the beginning of a system that is meant to function in the long term. The more important things are set up correctly right at the start, the fewer unnecessary corrections will be needed later.
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Quick overview
A new s. r. o. is suitable when a clean start and setting up the company from scratch is needed.
It is possible to choose between standard s. r. o. formation and a solution that also includes VAT registration from the start.
Attorney authorization required for incorporation – included in the price.
Already during the incorporation process it is possible to arrange the registered office, accounting, payroll and HR.
If the company should grow after launch, a website, SEO and Google Ads can be added.
When it makes sense to establish a new Limited Liability Company (s. r. o.)
A new company formation makes sense wherever there is a desire to have control over the setup of the company from the very first step. It is a suitable path for entrepreneurs who do not want to make compromises just to save time at any cost. For many entrepreneurs, this certainty is more important than maximally speeding up the process. It gives them a stronger foundation for the long-term operation of the company. This approach is also suitable when there is a need to have all the key decisions under control even before the company starts to operate externally in practice. In reality, this means fewer compromises and more room to set up the company so that it fits the intended goals from day one.
When a fresh start is needed
A new limited liability company is the ideal choice when starting without any history, with a unique company name and the feeling that everything is set up according to individual preferences from day one. This path is often chosen when building a new brand or pursuing a long-term business plan.
When everything needs to be set up from scratch
When starting a new company, it is possible to define exactly how the business should operate, who will be part of it, what direction it will take, and what it will need from day one. This is a major advantage especially when there is a preference for order and a desire to have everything set up intentionally, not retroactively.

What can be solved at once when starting a business
The biggest mistake when starting a company is focusing only on the formal incorporation and leaving everything else “for later”. In practice, however, it is much more advantageous to connect several steps right from the beginning. When these areas are linked already during the formation, the company is created as a whole, not as a series of separate, unrelated steps. This is a huge advantage especially for new businesses, because the first weeks of operation are very sensitive to uncertainties and downtime. When a company is created in this interconnected way, there is greater confidence from the start that individual decisions will not work against each other, but will instead be mutually supportive.
Establishment of a Limited Liability Company
The foundation is the actual formation of a new company according to specific requirements. This approach is suitable for entrepreneurs who want to have clear and transparent settings from day one.
Establishment of an s. r. o. with VAT
If it is clear that VAT will need to be addressed right from the start, it is sensible to consider this option already during the company formation. This will provide clearer decision-making and better continuity for the next steps.
Registered office, accounting and other operations
In addition to setting up the company itself, it is possible to arrange a virtual registered office in Bratislava, external accounting services, payroll and HR management all at once. This saves a great deal of time and stress, especially in the first weeks after the company is established.
Establishment of an S. R. O. with attorney authorization included in the price
When establishing a Slovak limited liability company (s. r. o.), all necessary authorization of the founding documents is arranged by a cooperating attorney. Authorization is included in the service price – the client does not pay any separate additional fee for it.
For identification required for authorization, 2 valid identity documents are requested from the client. After the order is placed, it is specified exactly which documents and signatures are needed and how they should be delivered.
If a separate official or notarial verification of a signature is required for another document outside the attorney’s authorization, the fee for such verification is borne by the client.
What follows after company registration
The formation of a company is only the beginning. After registration, it is necessary to move from a paper-based start to real operation. This is exactly where the greatest chaos arises for many new companies if they do not have the follow-up steps resolved in advance. This is where the great advantage of having everything under one roof becomes clear: the administrative start, internal order, and commercial launch can be handled without unnecessary downtime. If these steps are considered in advance, the new company can move more quickly from its formal establishment to real performance and acquiring clients. This is precisely where the synergistic effect of one roof is created: the legal start of the company, internal order, and marketing launch do not clash, but naturally build on each other.
Administration after establishment
After establishing a company, it is practical to be clear about who is responsible for the registered office, documents, accounting, payroll, and other operational areas. When everything is handled in one place, the start is calmer and more straightforward.
Company growth from the first month
If the goal is for the new company not to remain just registered, but to actually start generating inquiries, it is possible to follow up with website creation, SEO marketing, and management of PPC campaigns in Google Ads. This creates a connected launch – both administrative and commercial.
Price for Establishing an S. R. O. | from 499 €*
the price is listed in the price list
The price includes all actions related to establishing a limited liability company:
- preparation of documents required for establishing the company
- authorization of the relevant founding documents by an attorney
- court fee
* Note on fees: If a specific document requires official or notarial certification of a signature that is not replaced by attorney authorization, the costs of such certification are borne by the client.
Payment
In advance based on a proforma invoice
Questions and Answers | FAQ
1. Pre koho je novozaložená s.r.o. najvhodnejšia?
Especially for entrepreneurs who want a clean start, their own company setup, and are not dependent solely on the fastest possible route.
2. Je lepšie firmu založiť alebo kúpiť?
It depends on the situation. If a time buffer and custom setup are needed, establishing a new limited liability company is usually the right way to go. If the start needs to be accelerated, a ready-made company can make sense.
3. Môžem pri založení firmy riešiť aj DPH?
Yes. If it is important for the business model, this topic can be addressed already during the establishment.
4. Je vhodné riešiť hneď aj sídlo firmy?
Yes. A virtual registered office in Bratislava is usually practical already when the company is founded, so that no additional changes need to be made later.
5. Viete po založení zabezpečiť aj účtovníctvo?
Yes. It is possible to continue with external accounting, payroll, and HR management.
6. Pomôžete aj s rastom firmy po jej vzniku?
Yes. It is possible to prepare a website, SEO and Google Ads campaign management so that a new company does not remain without inquiries and visibility.
7. Dá sa všetko riešiť ako jeden prepojený projekt?
Yes. That is exactly the advantage of having everything under one roof – company, registered office, accounting and marketing are interconnected without unnecessary chaos.
8. Je možné celý proces kúpy spoločnosti vybaviť na diaľku?
Yes. If there is an interest in arranging the purchase of the company without a personal meeting, all the necessary documents will be sent by e-mail with the required instructions. The signature on the documents is then verified by a notary and sent back. Everything else is taken care of.
9. Čo sa stane po odoslaní nezáväznej objednávky?
After sending a non-binding order, all necessary information and instructions will be sent by e-mail. Depending on the nature of the request, a phone call may also be made to go through everything together. Once all the necessary details are received, all documents will be prepared and sent by e-mail along with instructions.
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The preparation of all documents in the form of a notarial deed or a document authorized by an attorney is ensured in accordance with Act No. 29/2026 Coll. on the Commercial Register. Representation before the Commercial Register is provided by a cooperating notary or an attorney registered with the Slovak Bar Association.




