Starting Business in Slovakia

This table summarizes the procedures and costs associated with setting up a business in Slovakia.

 Nature of Procedure (2006) Proc # Duration
(days)
US$ Cost
Obtain certificate of clean criminal record  1  1  15.54
Check the uniqueness of the proposed company name 2 1 0.00
Notarize Articles of Association and related documents 3 1 11.03
Apply for trade license at the state or local administrative body; obtain operating permit to run a business 4 7 31.08
Open a bank account 5 1 15.54
Apply for registration at the County Registry Court 6  5  310.81
Register with the tax authorities for income tax and VAT 7  7  0.00
Register with pension, sickness & disability insurance and unemployment insurance at the local Social Insurance company (Socialna poistovna) 8  1  0.00
Register for health and medical care insurance at any Zdravotna poistovna company that the employees choose 9  1  0.00
Totals: 9 25 $384.00