Frequently asked questions

A ready-made company is an already incorporated company prepared for transfer to a new owner. With ADVISON’s standard ready-made companies, these are companies set up so that the client does not have to go through the entire process of forming a new company from scratch.

With a ready-made s.r.o. you buy an already existing legal entity and its ownership and management details are changed. With a new s.r.o., the company is first formed and only comes into existence upon registration in the Commercial Register. A ready-made solution is suitable especially when speed or an existing registration, such as VAT, matters.

The practical moment from which the new director acts on behalf of the company depends on the proper receipt and signing of the transfer and corporate documentation. ADVISON sets up the documents and the procedure so that the client can start acting as soon as possible and then arranges the registration of changes in the Commercial Register.

According to the client’s instructions, the shareholder, director, ultimate beneficial owner and, if needed, also the business name, registered office or business activities are usually changed. The exact scope of changes is agreed before the documentation is prepared.

Yes. The ready-made s.r.o. companies offered by ADVISON have their share capital paid up already at incorporation. Upon handover of the company, the relevant accounting and corporate documentation is handed over to the client as well.

In a large number of cases, yes. We can prepare and coordinate the documentation remotely; however, some acts may require a certified signature, a notarial deed, authorisation by an attorney or personal attendance, depending on the specific transaction and the client’s nationality.

From 17 August 2026, the contract on the transfer of a business share must be executed in the form of a notarial deed or in the form of a contract authorised by an attorney. For certain corporate decisions, such as the appointment or removal of a director, the law also requires a qualified form.

Yes, a Slovak company can also be acquired by a foreign natural or legal person. For foreign persons, identification documents and AML/KYC requirements need to be verified, and for certain directors from third countries also special conditions related to residence or electronic identification.

Yes. The business name can be changed as part of the transfer or later by a separate registration of the change. The new name must meet the statutory conditions and must not be confusable with an already registered business name.

Yes. A change of the registered office as well as of the business activities can be coordinated together with the other changes, provided the relevant conditions are met and the necessary documents or authorisations are prepared.

It depends on the specific company. Ready-made companies with VAT may have an existing bank account, while for other companies the account is opened separately. Taking over or opening an account is always subject to the bank’s internal KYC/AML approval.

No. A change of the company’s owner does not mean an automatic change of the authorised persons at the bank. The bank carries out its own KYC/AML verification and only after its successful completion makes the account available to the new director or authorised person.

Before the purchase, the legal, tax and accounting status of the company should be verified and the seller’s warranties agreed contractually. With ADVISON’s ready-made companies, the preparation of documentation and the handover of the company’s records are part of the process.

A ready-made s.r.o. without VAT is not registered as a VAT payer. A ready-made s.r.o. with VAT is an already existing VAT payer, so if the registration is maintained it can continue using the assigned VAT ID even after a change of shareholder or director.

A ready-made a.s. is an already incorporated joint-stock company ready to be taken over by a new shareholder or shareholders. It is suitable for projects where the client needs the joint-stock legal form, a more robust corporate structure or easier handling of shares.

The minimum share capital of a Slovak joint-stock company is EUR 25,000. For a ready-made a.s. offered by ADVISON, the share capital is paid up according to the documentation of the specific company.

A virtual office is an address that a company can register as its official registered office without needing to rent a classic office. The service may include the property owner’s consent, mailbox labelling, receipt, recording, scanning and forwarding of mail.

Yes. The law does not require a company to have its own office at its registered seat, but the company must have a legal title to the address or the property owner’s consent and meet other statutory requirements.

The difference lies mainly in the address, price and specific mail-handling packages. Bratislava suits clients who prefer a Bratislava address, while Nitra offers more affordable solutions. Functionally, the client chooses according to the scope of mail handling they need.

ADVISON provides the necessary property owner’s consent or another document required for the specific registration. We prepare the documentation depending on whether it concerns a new company, a change of the registered office of an existing company or the place of business of a sole trader.

Yes, if it is included in the chosen package and the necessary power of attorney has been granted. The scope of receiving and handling mail is governed by the specific package and contract.

With packages that include mail management, you receive a notification according to the service settings. ADVISON uses email notifications and, for selected solutions, also the SeatSpace client portal.

Yes, the scope of scanning depends on the chosen package. With some packages, scanning is limited by the number of items or pages; with higher packages the scope may be broader.

Yes. Mail forwarding is available according to the chosen package and the required frequency. Postage or extraordinary costs may be charged according to the contractual terms.

Not automatically. A virtual office is an address and mail-handling service, not an office rental. If you need physical workspace or a meeting room, that must be arranged separately.

Yes, with a suitable address it is possible to provide consent to the place of business also to a sole trader. The exact procedure depends on whether the trade licence already exists or is being established.

The minimum period and the method of payment depend on the specific location and package. The current terms are always stated on the service page and in the ADVISON price list.

No. A virtual office deals with the company’s physical address and paper mail. The electronic mailbox on slovensko.sk is a separate official electronic communication channel with the state and must be monitored separately.

A virtual office does not relieve the company of its obligations towards the tax authorities. If the tax administrator needs to perform an act or verify the business activity, the company must provide the statutory cooperation and be able to prove its real economic activity.

SeatSpace is an online interface for managing mail and documents with selected office services. It lets the client keep track of received mail without having to visit the office address in person.

For a domestic taxable person, from 2025 the thresholds of EUR 50,000 and EUR 62,500 of turnover in a calendar year are primarily used. The specific day on which VAT-payer status arises and the deadline for filing the application depend on which threshold and under what circumstances the entrepreneur reaches it.

Yes. A taxable person may, under statutory conditions, request voluntary registration before the compulsory registration obligation arises. The tax office examines in particular whether the applicant is a taxable person and whether the declared economic activity corresponds to reality.

The statutory deadline for voluntary registration is tied to the specific type of application; for registration under § 4 before reaching the turnover threshold, the Financial Administration states a deadline of no later than 21 days. The actual length also depends on the completeness of the supporting documents and any questions from the tax administrator.

Mainly the company’s identification data, a description of the real or planned economic activity and documents that prove it. This may be contracts, orders, invoices, a website, business communication, premises, employees or other evidence depending on the specific business.

No. The competent tax office decides on the registration and no service provider can guarantee the tax administrator’s decision. ADVISON can prepare the application, the reasoning and the supporting documents so that they correspond to the actual business intent.

§ 4 concerns VAT-payer status in Slovakia. § 7 and § 7a address special registration obligations for selected cross-border transactions and do not in themselves necessarily mean full status as a domestic VAT payer. The correct regime depends on the specific transactions.

No. The DIČ is the tax identification number used for income-tax registration and other tax processes. The IČ DPH is the identification number for value-added tax and is used in VAT transactions.

For cross-border transactions within the EU, the validity of a VAT ID is normally verified in the VIES system. For a Slovak company, it is also advisable to check the data in the public registers of the Financial Administration.

Not automatically. Upon the transfer of a business share, the same taxable person is still the same company, so a mere change of shareholder or director does not cancel the VAT registration. The tax office may, however, cancel it if a statutory reason arises.

Yes, if a statutory reason exists under the VAT Act, but not merely because the shareholder or director has changed. The main risk is long-term inactivity in economic activity or repeated breaches of tax obligations.

If the company is a VAT payer and its taxable period is ongoing, the obligations to file the relevant statements are assessed under the VAT Act even in a period without transactions. That is why it is important to have accounting and tax administration set up from the first day after taking over the company.

Yes, ADVISON also provides VAT registration in the Czech Republic for relevant clients, especially in connection with the formation or operation of a Czech s.r.o. The exact regime is determined according to Czech legislation and the business model.

The RPVS is a public register intended for persons who, under statutory conditions, trade with the public sector or receive public funds. Upon registration, the ultimate beneficial owner of the public sector partner is also verified.

The obligation depends on the type of relationship with the public sector, the value and nature of the performance and any statutory exemptions. Before registration it is therefore advisable to verify whether a specific transaction or contract actually triggers the registration obligation.

An authorised person is a professional designated by law who registers the public sector partner and verifies its ultimate beneficial owner. They are responsible for the legally required verification and for communication with the register within the scope of their role.

Not always. During the registration period, an obligation to update or re-verify the data may arise, for example upon a change in the ownership structure or the ultimate beneficial owner. The obligations are assessed throughout the entire period during which the entity is a public sector partner.

The ZHS is a list kept by the Public Procurement Office. Registration simplifies proving one’s personal standing in public tenders, because a registered economic operator does not have to repeatedly submit the same set of documents for each tender.

No. For companies that regularly participate in public procurement, however, it can significantly reduce administration. ADVISON can prepare and coordinate the entire registration process.

Currently, registration in the List of Economic Operators is valid for three years. After expiry, a new registration or renewal must be arranged according to the applicable statutory procedure.

From 17 August 2026, the court fee for a petition to register a change or supplement any number of details relating to one registered person is EUR 50. Notarial, authorisation, translation or advisory costs may arise separately.

Yes, if the individual changes are duly approved and supported by the necessary documents, they can usually be combined into a single petition to register changes relating to one company.

For a decision on the appointment or removal of a director, from 17 August 2026 the law requires a qualified form for the relevant decision – a notarial deed, or, for a decision of a sole shareholder, also a document authorised by an attorney. The exact procedure depends on the company’s structure.

The transfer is carried out by a contract on the transfer of a business share and related corporate decisions. From 17 August 2026, the contract must take the form of a notarial deed or a contract authorised by an attorney.

The UBO is the natural person who ultimately owns or controls the company according to statutory criteria. Upon a change in the ownership or control of the company, the registered UBO data must be assessed and updated as needed.

It is an already existing civic association ready to be taken over by new management. As part of the transfer, a change of name, registered office, objectives and the persons in the association’s bodies can be prepared by agreement.

With a ready-made association you acquire an already existing association and change its internal and registration data. With a new association, the founding documents are prepared and one waits for its registration by the competent registration authority.

Not automatically. The ability to receive a share of paid tax depends on meeting statutory conditions and deadlines. That is why an already existing association that meets the timing and registration conditions may in some cases be an advantage.

No. The current offer distinguishes associations according to their status and their ability to receive 2% of tax. For each association, the specific year of establishment and the current registration status should be checked.

Yes. A change of name can be part of the change documentation, provided the new name meets the statutory conditions and is duly approved in accordance with the association’s statutes.

Yes, to the extent permitted by law and the statutes of the specific association. For ADVISON’s ready-made associations, we prepare changes to the documentation according to the client’s instructions.

Some ready-made associations, especially selected associations prepared to receive 2% of tax, may have an existing bank account. Taking over the account is, however, subject to the rules and the KYC/AML process of the relevant bank.

Yes, a civic association may, under statutory conditions, also carry out economic or business activity in support of its main purpose. However, the business activity must not negate the association’s non-profit character and objectives and may give rise to tax and accounting obligations.

The length of the proceedings depends on the competent registration authority and its current workload. After the documents are signed, ADVISON prepares and files the change and monitors the course of the proceedings; indicative time frames are stated with the specific service.

Yes. ADVISON also offers a separate guide and the generation of founding documentation for clients who wish to complete the registration process on their own.

Yes. ADVISON provides the service of forming a Czech s.r.o., including the preparation of documentation and the coordination of the individual steps. The scope of the service depends on the chosen package and the client’s specific requirements.

In suitable cases, yes. The process can be set up so that most acts are carried out remotely or with document signing in Slovakia, while the specific requirements depend on the persons and documents involved.

Yes. A shareholder of a Czech s.r.o. can be a natural or legal person from abroad, provided they meet the relevant statutory conditions.

In general, yes, but the identification and registration requirements and, depending on nationality, further conditions need to be verified. ADVISON verifies them before preparing the documentation.

Yes, in relevant cases we can also coordinate VAT registration in the Czech Republic. The entitlement or obligation to register is assessed under Czech law and the actual business model.

Yes. ADVISON provides the service of forming a Hungarian KFT and coordinates the documentation and local steps needed for the company to come into existence.

A KFT is a Hungarian limited liability company, functionally similar to a Slovak s.r.o. It has, however, its own rules concerning share capital, registered office, directors, accounting and tax obligations.

Yes, a company must have a registered office in the state in which it is registered, according to local rules. ADVISON’s scope of service may also include coordinating a suitable registered office depending on the specific package.

No. The tax burden depends on the actual place of business, management, ownership structure, type of income and other factors. Forming a company abroad should have a real business reason, not merely a formal address.

Yes. When choosing, one needs to compare the legal form, taxes, VAT, banking options, accounting costs, the actual place of business and the owners’ needs. ADVISON can prepare an individual recommendation according to the business intent.

Yes. ADVISON can coordinate the opening or takeover of a bank account as an additional service. The final decision on opening or handing over the account is, however, always made by the bank.

The bank carries out KYC/AML verification of the company, its owners, directors, ultimate beneficial owners and business model. It may require identification documents, proof of address, contracts, invoices, a description of the business or an explanation of the source of funds.

No. ADVISON can prepare the client and documents and coordinate the process, but approving the client is solely up to the bank according to its internal rules and AML obligations.

It is an individual address solution that ADVISON offers for clients with special requirements. Such an office may be suitable, for example, in a banking process, but in itself it never guarantees the opening of an account or the bank’s approval of the client.

The electronic mailbox is a company’s official electronic channel for communicating with Slovak public authorities. Delivered messages may have legal effects, so it is important to monitor the mailbox regularly.

Not automatically. Physical mail at the office address and official electronic mail on slovensko.sk are two separate channels. ADVISON offers management of the electronic mailbox as a separate additional service.

Some official decisions or notices are delivered electronically and may be deemed delivered even without the director actually opening them. Missing a deadline can lead to procedural, tax or financial consequences.

It depends on their electronic identity. In practice this may be a Slovak electronic document, a supported foreign eID via eIDAS, an alternative authenticator or granting authorisation to another person. The specific procedure must be set up according to nationality and the available eID.

Yes, subject to the portal’s conditions, another person can be authorised to access and handle the electronic mailbox. It is advisable to set the scope of the authorisation so that it corresponds to what the authorised person is actually to do.

In individual cases, ADVISON can arrange priority preparation of documents and personal coordination of signing. Availability, the date and the final price are always confirmed in advance according to the location and the scope of acts.

A current overview of the most common services is on advison.sk/cennik. For complex or non-standard cases, we prepare an individual price quote in advance.

It depends on the specific service. Each price-list item states what the price includes and which costs are charged separately. Before work begins, the client receives clear information about the expected costs.

As a rule, no. Notary fees, document authorisation, official certifications, apostilles or official translations are, in relevant cases, charged separately according to the actual costs and the scope of the act.

The payment regime depends on the type of service. For ready-made companies and several administrative services, payment or a deposit is required before signing or before the execution phase begins. The exact terms are stated in the offer or invoice.

Most often an identity document, for foreign persons also a second document or proof of address, contact details and information about the business intent. For AML/KYC or banking services, we may also need further supporting documents.

Not for every service. Many acts can be prepared and coordinated remotely. A personal visit may be necessary at a notary, at a bank or when a specific official procedure requires it.

ADVISON regularly provides support to foreign clients as well. The specific language of communication and any need for official translation of documents are agreed on a case-by-case basis.

Write us a brief description of the situation. For non-standard corporate, registration, tax or administrative acts, we will prepare an individual scope of service and a price quote.