Slovakia Company Formation

Key facts

Slovakia Company Formation Facts

Entity types.r.o. (spoločnosť s ručením obmedzeným)
Minimum share capital€5,000 declared (no bank deposit certificate required)
Formation time2–3 weeks
Corporate tax21% corporate income tax (10% for companies with revenue under €100,000)
VAT23%
RegistryCommercial Register (Obchodný register)

Figures on this page are indicative and change often. Government fees, taxes and timelines are confirmed in your written quote after a free consultation. Company formation does not by itself grant residence or citizenship; where a residence route exists we say so and explain its conditions.

Why Slovakia

Eurozone company with a 10% small-business rate

  • 10% corporate tax for small companies under €100,000 revenue
  • Eurozone member: euro accounts, no currency risk
  • Straightforward business residence route tied to the company
  • Bratislava is 50 minutes from Vienna airport

Who It Suits

Small service businesses and consultancies that want a euro-denominated EU company with a low tax rate.

Slovakia company formation: Bratislava Castle
21%Corporate tax
Residence

Living in Slovakia Through Your Company

Residence route: moderate

Temporary residence for business purposes, renewable; permanent residence after 5 years.

Funds required (approx.)Our residence service feeFamily can joinDifficulty
About $5,700$9,100YesModerate

Residence fees are quoted separately from company formation. Government fees, deposits, translations and insurance are not included.

Documents to Prepare

  • Passport copies and criminal record extracts for directors
  • Proof of address
  • Registered office consent (we provide)
  • Trade licence application
  • Declaration of capital contribution
Process

How We Register Your Company in Slovakia

  1. Consultation

    We confirm Slovakia fits your goal and send a written quote.

  2. Documents

    Passport copies, proof of address and powers of attorney.

  3. Filing

    Partner lawyers reserve the name and file with the Commercial Register.

  4. Tax and Bank

    Tax numbers issued and bank or payment account opened.

  5. Residence

    Optional: we file the residence application for you and your family.

FAQ

Slovakia Company Formation Questions

Do I have to pay in the €5,000?

The capital is declared in the founding documents and recorded by the administrator of contributions; a bank deposit certificate is no longer required.

How is the 10% rate applied?

Companies with taxable revenue up to €100,000 in the tax year pay 10%; above that the standard 21% applies.

Can my family join me?

Yes. Family reunification is available to holders of a temporary residence for business.