Assisted formation of a Czech s.r.o.

When setting up a Czech limited liability company, first decide who will own it, who will act on its behalf and what business it will carry out. These details let you prepare the documents for the notary, arrange a registered office and plan registration in the Commercial Register.

What to prepare before meeting the notary

• The company name and one alternative. Look up the proposed name in the Commercial Register. You can use our company name checkerfor a preliminary check. The name is also assessed for similarity to other names and whether it could mislead.
• The registered office address. If you do not own the premises, prepare proof that the company may use them as its registered office. In practice this is often the consent to use the registered office address. A declaration from the owner or another authorised person must bear officially certified signatures and be no more than three months old.
• Shareholders, ownership interests and contributions. Decide who will form the company, how the ownership interests will be divided and who will administer the contributions. The minimum contribution to an s.r.o. is CZK 1 unless its founding document sets a higher amount. Take the needs of the business into account when setting the share capital.
• Managing directors and signing authority. If there will be more than one managing director, decide whether each can sign individually or whether they must act jointly.
• Description of the business activity. Describe what the company will actually do. This determines whether it needs a trade licence, concession or other authorisation.

From the notarial deed to starting operations

1. Founding document. A sole founder signs a deed of foundation. Multiple founders sign a memorandum of association. Both take the form of a notarial deed. Depending on the options for verifying identity and signing, the notary may also offer a remote appointment.
2. Documents for first registration. Prepare the registered office documents, the contribution administrator’s declaration and documents relating to the managing directors. If a founder is based abroad, confirm in advance which documents need a translation or further authentication.
3. Entry in the Commercial Register. An s.r.o. comes into existence upon registration. The notary can register it directly if the conditions are met. Obtain any authorisation required for a regulated activity before starting that activity.
4. After registration. Check the Commercial Register extract and the beneficial ownership register, arrange access to the Czech data box and organise accounting, tax obligations and an operating bank account.

What to include in your enquiry

Tell us the number of founders, whether any are based abroad, the planned business activity and whether you already have an address. If you need a registered offices in Prague, mention it in your enquiry. Before ordering, confirm what the assistance includes and how fees for the notary, registration, licences and translations are calculated. If there are several founders, also outline how you plan to divide ownership interests and arrange signing authority.