Branch of a Foreign Company

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Setting up a branch of a foreign enterprise

If you are a foreign individual, foreign legal entity or foreign company (such as a US LLC or an English Ltd) and you wish to do business in Slovakia or open a bank account there, one option is to establish a branch in Slovakia, which is entered in the Slovak Commercial Register.

Price for setting up a branch of a foreign enterprise

The price and court fees for this service are the same as for setting up an s.r.o.

If you have any questions or would like us to set up a branch for you, please get in touch using the contact form.

Shareholder, partner or founder
Individual or legal entity
Full name
First Last
Company or organisation name
First Last
Date of birth
DD slash MM slash YYYY

DD/MM/YYYY
Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City County / State / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Ownership share, e.g. 80%
Please enter a number from 1 to 100.
Add shareholder #2
- ano
Add shareholder #2
Individual or legal entity #2
Full name
First Last
Date of birth
DD slash MM slash YYYY

DD/MM/YYYY
Company or organisation name
Ownership share, e.g. 80%
First Last
Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City County / State / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Add shareholder #3
- ano
Add shareholder #3
Individual or legal entity #3
Full name
First Last
Company or organisation name
Ownership share, e.g. 80%
Date of birth
DD slash MM slash YYYY

DD/MM/YYYY
Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City County / State / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Director / board member / general partner / partner authorised to act for the company / head of branch / head of organisation
Individual or legal entity - #1
Full name
First Last
Date of birth
DD slash MM slash YYYY

DD/MM/YYYY
Personal ID number - if assigned
Mother's full name
Mother's maiden name
Father's full name
Company or organisation name
First Last
Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City County / State / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Add person authorised to act for the company #2
- ano
Individual or legal entity - #2
Full name
First Last
Date of birth
DD slash MM slash YYYY

DD/MM/YYYY
Personal ID number - if assigned
Mother's full name
Mother's maiden name
Father's full name
Company or organisation name
First Last
Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City County / State / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Add person authorised to act for the company #3
- ano
Individual or legal entity - #3
Full name
First Last
Date of birth
DD slash MM slash YYYY

DD/MM/YYYY
Personal ID number - if assigned
Mother's full name
Mother's maiden name
Father's full name
Company or organisation name
Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City County / State / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Add person authorised to act for the company #4
- ano
Legal entity 3
Full name
First Last
Date of birth
DD slash MM slash YYYY

DD/MM/YYYY
Personal ID number - if assigned
Mother's full name
Mother's maiden name
Father's full name
Company or organisation name
First Last
Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City County / State / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Add person authorised to act for the company #5
- ano
Legal entity 4
Full name
First Last
Date of birth
DD slash MM slash YYYY

DD/MM/YYYY
Personal ID number - if assigned
Mother's full name
Mother's maiden name
Father's full name
Company or organisation name
First Last
Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City County / State / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Add person authorised to act for the company #6
- ano
Legal entity 5
Full name
First Last
Date of birth
DD slash MM slash YYYY

DD/MM/YYYY
Personal ID number - if assigned
Mother's full name
Mother's maiden name
Father's full name
Company or organisation name
First Last
Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City County / State / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Operating in Slovakia Through a Branch

For a foreign entrepreneur or company, a branch registered in the Slovak Business Register can be a practical way to establish a presence in Slovakia without setting up a separate company. It allows you to carry out business locally, deal with Slovak customers and authorities and, in many cases, open a Slovak bank account in the branch’s name.

Who Can Set Up a Branch

A branch can be established by a foreign individual entrepreneur or by a foreign company, such as an English Ltd or an American LLC. The branch is part of the foreign business rather than a separate legal entity, so the founder remains responsible for its obligations. This is one of the main differences compared with a Slovak s.r.o.

Benefits of a Branch

A registered presence in Slovakia with an entry in the Business Register
No requirement for separate share capital, as the branch is not a company
The ability to trade under the name of the foreign business
A local address for official correspondence
Easier dealings with Slovak banks, customers and suppliers

Obligations

Like a company, a branch must meet certain obligations in Slovakia. It will typically need a registered address, a head of branch, appropriate trade licences and registration with the tax authorities. It must also keep accounting records for its Slovak activities. Depending on its turnover and activities, it may need to register for VAT.

Tax Considerations

A branch may be treated as a permanent establishment for tax purposes, which generally means that profits attributable to it are taxed in Slovakia. The founder’s home country will also have rules on how these profits are treated, so the overall position should be reviewed with both countries in mind.

Documents From Abroad

Foreign documents, such as extracts from the founder’s home register, usually need to be legalised and translated into Slovak.

If you are a foreign business looking to operate in Slovakia, contact eTuls. We can help you decide whether a branch or a company is more suitable and handle the registration from start to finish.

			Free over £900: - embossed seal - presentation binder
Mini	Biz	Pro
			Simplified or founding notarial deed
			Powers of attorney
			Land registry extract
			Criminal record extract (to be provided by the client)
			Notarial registration in the Commercial Register
			Commercial Register filing fee
			Obtaining the trade licence
			Trade Register fee
			Bank account
			Virtual office in Bratislava (12 months)
			Corporate Kit / presentation binder
			Preparation and coordination of VAT registration
			VAT registration

Branch of a Foreign Company

Setting up a branch of a foreign enterprise

Price for setting up a branch of a foreign enterprise

Don't waste time on company formation and VAT registration:

Shareholder, partner or founder

Add shareholder #2

Add shareholder #3

Director / board member / general partner / partner authorised to act for the company / head of branch / head of organisation

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