Shelf Companies in Slovakia
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Buying a shelf company in Slovakia is the fastest way to have your own business up and running in the shortest time in this country. Discover our offer below!
What is the procedure for buying a shelf company in Slovakia?
- You send us your order form via email or simply over the phone;
- The shelf company is reserved for you, and you pay the agreed invoice;
- We get ready all the necessary documents;
- You sign all the documents;
- You become the new owner of the company in Slovakia;
- We make sure to process the changes with the Commercial Register.
What is the cost of a shelf company in Slovakia?
Our offers start at EUR 600; however, the final price depends on the age of the company + other fees, based on the necessary changes.
What are the types of entities registered as shelf companies in Slovakia?
The most common is the S.R.O. (limited) companies. The main benefit of this type of organization is represented by the fact that the entrepreneur can start doing business sooner than if he or she had to open a new company in Slovakia.
Why purchase a Slovak shelf company?
The acquisition of a shelf company is one of the simplest ways of having an up-and-running business in Slovakia without going through the entire incorporation procedure.
At the same time, purchasing a ready-made company comes with additional benefits, among which the possibility of transferring the assets and history of another business into the one bought.
When well selected, the ready-made enterprise can help with the creation of a positive corporate image. To enhance it, the new business owner can also register its name as a trademark and thus obtain additional protection.
What types of ready-made companies can I purchase in Slovakia?
Slovak ready-made companies are categorized as:
- newly registered companies aged between 6 months and 1 year;
- vintage companies, which can be registered for more than 2 years.
What do I get when I acquire a Slovak shelf company?
Such companies come with:
- all the incorporation documents ready and requiring only amendments where the new owner desires;
- a trading name, as all companies in Slovakia must have trading names upon incorporation;
- a tax identification number (as a registered company, it must also register with the tax authorities in Slovakia);
- nominee shareholders and directors (who need to be appointed when registered with the Commercial Register);
- a registered address or seat, just like any other local company legally incorporated in Slovakia;
- the company can also have a history if it has completed commercial activities in the past.
NOTE: You can also find VAT-registered shelf companies in Slovakia; however, they are more expensive. Our accountants can assist with the registration for VAT should you choose a non-registered one.
How long does it take to buy a shelf company in Slovakia?
A few days – 5 or even less, depending on how soon you send the documents to complete the transfer.
What are the documents required to buy a ready-made company in Slovakia?
We will only need your passport. You can send it via email.
Is there anything else to do after buying a Slovak shelf company?
Yes, the Articles of Association must be amended and filed with the Commercial Register. Also, the details of the new owner must be recorded with the Registrar.
Optionally, you can change the name of the company, address, and appoint another director. These alterations too must be reported to the Commercial Register.
If you would like to purchase a shelf company in Slovakia, as well as if you need advice in starting a new business entity in Slovakia, we invite you to get in touch with us.
Juraj Kornhauser, Attorney at Law · 12 October 2026Juraj Kornhauser is the founder of ABSOLONOVA Kornhauser Law Firm.