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Mykola Sirenko

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sirenko@prikhodko.com.ua

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Expert in corporate and international corporate law. Has extensive experience in supporting the acquisition of financial licenses in Ukraine, as well as business incorporation in the EU, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, the UAE, and key Asian jurisdictions.

BUY A READY-MADE BUSINESS (FIRM) IN SLOVAKIA

Compared to registering a business “from scratch”, buying a ready-made business in Slovakia greatly simplifies the preparation of documents for its re-registration. In this case, the founder is not required to provide a business plan, as well as pay an initial fee of 5,000 euros.

Advantages of buying a ready-made business:

allows an entrepreneur to start running a business much earlier than when registering a company from scratch.
companies may have working staff, active trade, regular customers, established relationships with business partners, etc.
you can resell the company at any time, even a day after all documents have been completed;
the authorized capital was fully contributed before the sale;
after buying a company, a businessman will be able to immediately take actions, managing it at his discretion.

Sale of ready-made business in Slovakia

Consultation on areas of business that are best for you;
Preparation of ready-made business options in Slovakia that are best for you;
Review of proposed and selected options for purchasing a ready-made business;
Legal support of the purchase agreement of a ready-made business: preparation of the sales contract and other documents necessary for the transfer of ownership or rights to use the chosen business.

What is the cost of a ready-made company (firm) in Slovakia? Leave your phone number and we will send you a price offer.

How long does company registration take?

Registration as a sole proprietor (živnosť) usually takes up to 4 business days. Registration of a full limited liability company (s.r.o.) takes 7–10 days from the date all required powers of attorney are signed.

Can I open a company remotely without travelling to Slovakia?

Yes, the registration of a company or sole proprietorship can be completed entirely remotely on the basis of a notarised power of attorney. However, your personal visit will be required to submit biometric data for a residence permit to the immigration police, as well as for final identification at certain Slovak banks.

What taxes will I pay as a small business?

In 2026, legal entities with annual income of up to EUR 100,000 are subject to a reduced corporate income tax rate of 10%. If you operate as a sole proprietor, the system allows the deduction of so-called “flat-rate expenses” (a fixed percentage of expenses without supporting documents), which makes the tax burden minimal.

When is a company required to register for VAT?

Mandatory VAT registration arises if your company’s turnover in Slovakia over the last 12 months exceeds the threshold of EUR 50,000. It is also possible to register for VAT voluntarily at the launch stage if this is necessary for working with your European counterparties.

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