Change of Registered Office

Changing a company’s registered office involves the following steps:

• A decision of the general meeting/sole shareholder on changing the registered office
• A new consolidated version of the memorandum or deed of association
• An application to register the change of registered office in the Commercial Register
• The court fee

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Changing the registered office of civic associations, non-profit organisations, foundations and non-investment funds involves the following steps:

• A decision on the change by the members of the organisation, the general meeting or the sole member
• A new consolidated version of the founding agreement or statutes
• An application to register the change in the register
• Fees for the changes

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Moving Your Registered Office in Slovakia

A company’s registered office is its official address, used for correspondence from courts, tax authorities and other public bodies. Businesses move their registered office for many reasons: relocating to new premises, moving to a different city, reducing costs or switching to a virtual office service. Whatever the reason, the change must be handled correctly to avoid missing important mail and to keep official records accurate.

Choosing the New Address

The new registered office must be an address that the company is entitled to use, typically with the consent of the property owner. It should be somewhere where official correspondence can be received reliably. A virtual office can be a practical solution, provided it offers dependable mail handling and meets the legal requirements for a registered office.

Who Needs to Know

Registering the change in the Business Register is the key step, but other parties may also need to be informed:

• The tax office, particularly if the move changes the competent office
• The trade licensing office
• Banks and payment providers
• Customers and suppliers
• Social and health insurance institutions, where relevant
• Any licensing or regulatory bodies

Updating Your Business Materials

Once the change is registered, update invoices, contracts, your website, email signatures and other materials that show the company’s address. Using an outdated address on invoices can cause problems with customers and tax compliance.

Timing the Move

If you are leaving your current premises, make sure there is no gap during which official correspondence could be lost. Arranging mail forwarding or keeping access to the old address until the change has been registered can help. Electronic mailboxes used for official communication should also be checked regularly.

Non-Profit Organisations

Associations, foundations and other non-profit bodies follow a similar process with their own registry, guided by their statutes.

If you are planning to move your registered office or need a reliable virtual office in Slovakia, contact eTuls. We can provide the address, prepare the documents and handle the registration for you.