Instead of setting up a company from scratch, it is possible to choose an already existing company prepared for transfer and then adjust it as needed. This is especially advantageous when saving time is important and the process needs to be clearly defined.
When buying a ready-made company, it is important to know exactly what needs to be arranged. For some, a non-VAT payer company is suitable, for others a VAT payer company. Some need to arrange a virtual registered office together with the transfer, others want to change the company name or business activities. That is why this section contains separate subpages for each option, making it easier to decide.
This page serves as the main entry point to the topic of buying a ready-made company in Slovakia. It explains the basic principle, what needs to be handled during the transfer of the company, what can be prepared in advance, and where to click next depending on whether a company without VAT or a company with VAT is being sought.
Buying a company makes sense when there is no desire to waste time setting up a new limited liability company and there is a need to start real business operations as soon as possible. There may already be a prepared business, a running project, a partner, a client, or simply no wish to tie the start of business to a process that does not bring any additional value at that moment. In such a case, a ready-made company can be the most practical solution.
Ready-made company is especially suitable when there is a need to save time and get a fast start.
Together it is possible to choose whether a VAT payer company or a non-VAT payer company is more suitable.
Attorney authorization required for the transfer – included in the price.
After the purchase it is possible to immediately arrange a registered office, accounting, payroll and HR services.
If desired, it is possible to continue with a website, SEO and Google Ads so the company has commercial momentum right from the start.
However, it is important not to buy a company blindly. What matters is not only that the company exists, but also whether it is suitable for you from the VAT perspective, for future operations, its registered office and other obligations after the transfer. A company is not selected only by name or availability. The entire solution is set up so that after purchasing the company it is possible to continue smoothly.
A major advantage is that there is no need to look for additional partners after the purchase. It is possible to follow up with a virtual registered office in Bratislava, external accounting services, payroll and HR administration. And if there is a need to focus on company growth, it is possible to add website development, SEO marketing and management of PPC campaigns in Google Ads. Thanks to this, the purchase of the company does not end with signing the documents, but continues into functional business operations.
To make a sound decision, it is necessary to consider what the company will need after the transfer. The better everything is set up at the beginning, the less improvisation and unnecessary downtime will follow after the purchase.
Thanks to this, it is possible to decide quickly, while still being sure that the chosen solution will help on the administrative side as well and will not unnecessarily slow down further growth.
Buying a ready-made company is especially suitable for clients who want to start quickly, do not want to wait for the entire process of setting up a new company, and at the same time want to be able to adjust the company’s basic details according to their needs. It is also a practical solution when several steps need to be handled at once.
Buying a company is not the right solution for everyone, but for many entrepreneurs it is the fastest and most practical way to start a business. It is important to know why the company is being bought and what is expected from it immediately after the transfer. Only then can the purchase be set up as a practical starting point, not just a one-off administrative action.
If a business plan is already prepared and there is a need to issue invoices, sign contracts or enter into cooperation as soon as possible, buying a company can eliminate unnecessary waiting. This option is usually suitable wherever time is directly linked to opportunity or cash flow.
A ready-made company also makes sense when a business is already running, but a new project, brand or type of service needs to be separated into an independent entity. In practice, this is usually faster and more transparent than trying to launch through improvised temporary solutions.
Buying a company is only the beginning. Right after the transfer, it is possible to arrange the registered office, accounting, payroll, HR and other administrative setup. And when it is time to get the company up and running externally, it is possible to add website creation, SEO marketing and Google Ads. This combination saves time and reduces chaos after launch.
When transferring a company, the following is often addressed:
First, a suitable option is selected or an assignment is sent. Then a recommended solution is provided along with information on which details will be needed. The documentation for the transfer and any potential changes is prepared. Once everything is completed, the final documents are delivered and the next steps can be taken as needed.
The process of buying a company should be clear, not vague. It is important to know what is happening, which documents are required, and what follows after the transfer of the company. The better the needs are defined at the beginning, the more smoothly the entire process runs and the fewer things need to be handled later.
The price of the transfer also includes the required document authorization by a cooperating attorney. This is part of the process of transferring a ready-made company under the rules effective from 17 August 2026, so it is not charged as an additional item on top of the company price.
To carry out the authorization, 2 valid identity documents are required. If a specific case also requires additional official or notarial verification of the signature outside the attorney authorization, this fee is borne by the client.
First, it is important to clarify whether a VAT payer company or a non-VAT payer company is needed, whether a registered office in Bratislava is required, and what type of business is planned. Only then does it make sense to talk about a specific company option.
After choosing the right company, the administrative procedure is set up and the steps that follow the transfer are explained. It is important not to be left alone with questions about the registered office, documents, accounting, or day-to-day operations after purchasing the company.
the price is listed in the company list and in the price list
The price includes all actions related to the transfer of the S. R. O.:
* 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.
In advance based on a proforma invoice
Mainly because of time. Buying a ready-made company is usually suitable when there is a need to speed up the start of a business and there is no desire to wait for a new company to be formed.
The greatest advantage is speed. There is no need to wait for the entire incorporation process, as the company already exists, and after the transfer it is only necessary to make adjustments according to specific needs, such as the name, registered office, executive director, or business activities.
Yes, if it is prepared correctly and properly verified before the transfer. When purchasing, it is important to check the Commercial Register, the company’s history, any potential liabilities, entries in the register, and whether the company was established solely for further resale.
Yes. After the transfer, it is possible to change the business name, registered office, executives, shareholders, as well as the business activities.
Yes. In this case, it is possible to use the option and order a virtual registered office.
It depends on the type of business, costs, business partners, and whether the VAT regime is needed right from the start.
Available ready-made companies can be viewed on a separate page: List of ready-made companies.
First, a suitable company is selected, then the transfer documents are prepared and the changes to be made in the company are agreed. After signing, the registration of changes in the Commercial Register is arranged and the company comes under your control.
The law obliges the district court to register a change of the company’s partner within two days. However, in most cases this deadline is not met and the transfer of the company takes longer.
No. All of our companies already have their share capital fully paid up, so there is no need to pay it in.
Yes. After purchasing the company, it is possible to continue with external accounting management, payroll, and HR services.
Yes. It is possible to create a website, handle SEO and manage Google Ads campaigns so that the company has a solid commercial foundation right from the start.
Yes. If there is an interest in completing the purchase of the company without a personal meeting, all the necessary documents will be sent by e-mail with the required instructions. The only thing that follows is to have the signature on the documents verified by a notary and send them back. Everything else will be taken care of.
After sending the 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 arranged 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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