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SET UP A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY IN SLOVAKIA

WHEN A NEW COMPANY NEEDS TO BE SET UP FROM THE START EXACTLY THE WAY IT SHOULD BE

Need to launch a new project and start a business with a new limited liability company (s. r. o.) in Slovakia?

However, there is no need to necessarily buy a ready-made company, because you are not pressed for time and are looking for a more cost-effective solution. Setting up a limited liability company (s. r. o.) is then the right solution!

Establishing a new S. R. O. is the right choice for an entrepreneur who wants to have a company set up from day one exactly according to their own vision. It’s not just about creating a new company. What matters is having the right name, suitable settings, and making sure that after registration it can be used in everyday business without chaos. That’s why it makes sense to handle the company formation clearly and with an emphasis on what will follow after its incorporation.

This service is suitable for people who want a clean start with no history, are building a new brand, or want to set up how the company operates in their own way right from the beginning. The S.R.O. formation can be prepared so that it doesn’t end with the registration itself, but also includes the next step – registered office, accounting, payroll, HR, and other practical areas.

If needed, the process can go even further. After the company is established, it can continue with website creation, SEO marketing, and management of PPC campaigns in Google Ads. This is a major advantage compared to a situation where the company is formed in one place, accounting is handled elsewhere, and marketing is added later through yet another provider. Under one roof, it is possible to get a launch, order, and a solid foundation for growth.

Getting things set up correctly from the start can save a lot of small fixes later on. That is exactly why the creation of a company is not seen as an isolated act, but as the first step towards a functioning business.

This way, it is possible to gain not only an incorporated company, but also a better sense of control over what will happen in the company after its formation and how quickly it can be used in practice.

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SETTING UP A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

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Setting up a limited liability company (s. r. o.) in Slovakia

Quick overview

  • Setting up an S. R. O. is suitable when a clean start and a completely new company setup from scratch is needed.

  • Attorney authorization required for incorporation – included in the price.

  • Support in connecting the new company with its registered office, accounting, payroll, and HR.

  • Immediately after incorporation, it is possible to arrange a website, SEO, and Google Ads.

  • The result is not just a new company, but also a practically prepared operation.

What is a Slovak S. R. O. and what are its advantages?

  • s. r. o. = limited liability company
  • a company shareholder is liable for the company’s obligations only up to the amount of their unpaid contribution
  • possible abbreviations: s. r. o., spol. s r. o.
  • the most common legal form of a business company in the Slovak Republic
  • minimum registered capital = 5 000 EUR, it is NOT necessary to deposit it into a bank account upon incorporation
  • a shareholder can be either a natural person or a legal entity
  • number of shareholders = 1 to 50
  • the company’s statutory body = executive director (konateľ), any number of executive directors is possible
  • an S.R.O. may have additional (optional) bodies = procuration holder (prokúra) (statutory representative), supervisory board (control body)

Who the service is suitable for

Establishing a limited liability company (s.r.o.) is suitable for entrepreneurs who want to have a new company set up from the very beginning. This path makes sense especially when there is a preference for a custom setup and no willingness to make compromises just for the sake of speed. For many entrepreneurs, it is the calmest way to enter business with the feeling that everything is built on solid foundations.

When it comes to your first business

If starting a business and wanting to have everything right from the beginning, a new limited liability company gives the opportunity to build a business on a clean foundation, without history and without additional adjustments to someone else’s solution.

When a new company is needed for a specific project or brand

A new company formation is also suitable when launching a new project, building an independent brand, or needing to separate a new business from other activities.

What you gain

A new S. R. O. gives greater control over how the company will operate. The advantage is not only the very formation of the company, but also the opportunity to prepare a stable foundation for the coming months of business. In addition to control over the company setup, it also provides greater certainty that all other areas will logically follow from the very beginning, without improvisation.

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A fresh start without compromises

You will get a new company set up according to your vision, not just based on what is currently available. This is especially important for long-term business and brand building.

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Possibility to address additional areas at once

Alongside setting up an S. R. O., it is possible to immediately arrange a virtual registered office in Bratislava, external bookkeeping, payroll and HR administration. If desired, this can be followed up with a website, SEO marketing and Google Ads management.

How the process works

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Setting up a limited liability company (s. r. o.) in Slovakia

The process of establishing a limited liability company should be clear and stress-free. It is important to know what needs to be handled at the beginning, what follows during the process, and what will be crucial after the company is formed. Thanks to this, the company will not only be formally completed on paper, but will also be ready for everyday operations.

Setting up the company according to your intention

At the beginning, the type of company to be established, how it should operate, and what it will need after its formation will be reviewed. This avoids having to deal with important matters in a rush only after the registration.

Company Formation and Subsequent Steps

After the company is established, attention turns to its ongoing operations – registered office, accounting, payroll, HR, and, if needed, further business development through the web and marketing.


What is included in the price

When setting up a limited liability company, it is important to know what forms the core of the service and what are the related solutions that can be added according to the needs of the company. This makes it possible to decide right from the start whether to deal only with the formation of the company or also with the complete practical support around it.

Service Basis

The core is establishing a new company and setting up the process so that it is clear what is needed both before and after the company is formed.

Follow-up services under one roof

If needed, it is possible to add a virtual registered office, external accounting, payroll, HR services, and later also website creation, SEO, or Google Ads.

What will be needed

Proper company formation cannot be done without basic inputs. When these are clearly defined, the entire process is smoother and more accurate. When this information is available from the beginning, the company and additional services can be prepared in a much more meaningful way.

Information about the company and its owners

It will be necessary to know who will be the partner and managing director, what the company’s purpose will be, and what basic setup is expected from it.

An idea of the registered office, accounting and further operations

It is also important whether a registered office in Bratislava is required, who will handle the accounting, and whether the company should be immediately supported after its formation with a website or marketing.

And if you have an ID card with an activated chip and a card reader, you don’t even need to go to a notary! You can sign all documents electronically and that’s it!

Why use our services

  • fast and hassle-free company formation within 10 days
  • it is enough to present 2 identity documents for identification by a lawyer (usually an ID card and a driving licence or a passport)
  • there is no need to present a criminal record extract
  • if an in-person meeting is not convenient, there is no need to travel anywhere, everything can be arranged remotely by correspondence
  • it is also possible to arrange a personal meeting at offices in Bratislava, Brno or Prague!

The price for company formation includes:

  • professional consultation, comprehensive advisory services
  • preparation and drafting of all documents necessary for company formation
  • unlimited number of free trade licenses
  • authorization of the relevant founding documents by an attorney
  • arranging notary services
  • payment of the reduced court fee for company registration in the Commercial Register
  • guarantee and arrangement of registration of the company in the Commercial Register
  • a new company extract from the Commercial Register
  • company registration with the Tax Office, assignment of a Tax ID number

Additional costs and actions!

  • notary fees, verification of signatures on documents that are not subject to authorization by an attorney
  • bilingual drafting of documents (bilingual documents, optional, only at the client’s request)
  • official translation of documents from a foreign language into Slovak (if necessary)

SKCompanies.sk is the right choice!

  • favourable prices already from the first cooperation
  • even better prices for regular and loyal clients
  • a trusted partner for more than two decades
  • documents prepared by a law firm
  • every client is considered a partner, with the potential for future cooperation
  • everything is always handled on behalf of the client; only the necessary documents need to be signed

Price for Establishing an S. R. O. | from 499 €*

The price includes all actions related to the establishment of a limited liability company:

  • preparation of documents required for establishing the company
  • authorization of the relevant founding documents by an attorney
  • unlimited number of free trade licenses
  • 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 založenie s. r. o. najvhodnejšie?

Especially for entrepreneurs who want a clean start with no history and want to set up the company from scratch according to their own vision.

2. Prečo je s. r. o. najčastejšou voľbou pri podnikaní na Slovensku?

S.R.O. is popular because it appears trustworthy, is suitable for a wide range of activities, and at the same time creates a clear legal framework for doing business. For many companies, it is a standard form that works well both for trading and for business growth.

3. Koľko trvá zápis spoločnosti do obchodného registra?

Establishing a limited liability company takes approximately 10 days. The formation of an S.R.O. is first processed by an employee of the Trade Licensing Office and subsequently by an employee (court clerk) of the Commercial Register.

4. Čo potrebujem na založenie firmy?

It is necessary to have a selected company name, registered office, business activities, executive director, shareholder and the basic setup of the company. In some cases, additional documents are required depending on the founder or the nature of the business activity.

5. Je lepšie založiť firmu svojpomocne alebo cez odborníka?

By doing it yourself, it is possible to save money on the service, but you will usually spend more time and take on the risk of errors in the documents or in the procedure. Professional company formation makes sense when the goal is to keep the process under control, get things done faster, and deal with fewer administrative complications.

6. Môžem si pri založení s. r. o. rovno zabezpečiť aj sídlo?

Yes. If there is no need to use a personal address or there are no suitable premises available, it is possible to arrange a virtual registered office when establishing the company. This is a common solution, especially for new businesses and online enterprises.

7. Ako si mám správne vybrať predmety podnikania?

Business activities should be based on what is really planned to be done now and in the near future. It is not just a formal list, but a practical setup of the company so that there is no need to deal with unnecessary changes later on.

8. Čo všetko vybavíte pri založení s. r. o.?

We can prepare the documents, set up the company, handle the necessary filings, and coordinate each step. The focus stays on business decisions, while ensuring the company is established correctly and without unnecessary delays.

9. Musím splatiť základné imanie 5 000 € pri založení spoločnosti?

No. As of 01/10/2020, it is no longer necessary for an entrepreneur to have the amount of 5000 € and deposit it into a bank account. Payment of the registered capital is evidenced by a written declaration of the contribution administrator, whose signature must be officially certified.

10. Je možné celý proces založenia spoločnosti vybaviť na diaľku? 

Yes. If there is an interest in setting up a company without a personal meeting, all the necessary documents will be sent by e-mail with the required instructions. The only thing that needs to be done afterwards is to have the signature on the documents verified by a notary and send them back. Everything else will be taken care of.

11. Čo sa stane po odoslaní nezáväznej objednávky?

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 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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Do you want to set up a limited liability company and be sure that after the company is formed everything will follow on as it should? Get in touch. A new start will be prepared without unnecessary chaos.


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