Notarial deed: CZK 6,000
Trade Licensing Office: CZK 1,000 in revenue stamps for the first trade licence, CZK 500 for each additional one
Commercial Register: CZK 6,000 in revenue stamps
Budgeting for Your Czech Company
When planning to form a company in the Czech Republic, it is natural to focus on the official fees for the notary, the trade licensing office and the commercial register. These are an important part of the cost, but they are not the only expenses you should budget for. Looking at the full picture from the start helps you avoid unwelcome surprises.
Costs at the Formation Stage
Besides the official fees, the formation of a company can involve other one-off costs, depending on your situation:
- Professional assistance with preparing documents and handling the registration
- Legalisation and translation of foreign documents
- Certification of signatures
- Extracts from criminal records or commercial registers
- Opening a bank account and depositing share capital
- Travel, if founders need to attend in person
Ongoing Costs
Once the company exists, it will incur regular costs. These may include a registered office or virtual office service, bookkeeping and annual financial statements, tax returns, payroll if you have employees and VAT reporting if the company is registered. Planning for these from the outset gives you a realistic idea of what it costs to run the company each year.
Fees Can Change
Official fees are set by law and are revised from time to time. Some may also differ depending on whether applications are submitted in person, through a notary or electronically. Always check the current figures before you make your budget, or ask us for an up-to-date quotation.
Saving Time and Money
The most expensive mistakes are often the avoidable ones, such as having to resubmit documents or obtain new translations. Getting the preparation right first time is usually the most cost-effective approach.
Contact eTuls for a clear quotation covering both the formation of your Czech s.r.o. and its ongoing administration, so you know exactly what to expect.
