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Registration and support of a holding company in Slovakia

Registration and support of a holding company in Slovakia

 

Registration of a holding company in Slovakia gives a possibility to use it as a parent holding and to create subsidiary companies in the countries of the European Union. Our specialists will help to deal with the peculiarities of taxation for holdings, prepare documents necessary for registration and provide full support of the holding company in Slovakia.  

 

In Slovakia, there are favorable conditions for setting up a holding company:  

  • no income tax on dividends, if the shareholders live in the countries with which Slovakia signed the double taxation avoidance agreement;
  • dividends are deemed as income of the maternity company and are free from taxes.

 

In the case of payment of dividends to organizations, the form of which does not correspond to Slovak SRO or AS, problems with taxation can arise. Our specialists will help to deal with them. 

 

A necessary condition to start a business in Slovakia is a residence permit in the “business emigration” category. If the entrepreneur decides to set up a company in Slovakia, he needs to pass through certain stages:

  • to register a company with the chosen organization form
  • to receive the legal address and order postal services for this address
  • to receive permission for types of activity 
  • to open a settlement account in the bank of Slovakia
  • to hire an accountant or outsourced accounting services 
  • to create a website in the Slovak language
  • to register and set up systems for processing online payments through the website. 

We propose to take care of collecting and processing all necessary documents, licenses, and permissions, while you can concentrate your attention and time on the development of the business. Europass company renders services of full notary support of a holding company in Slovakia. If you use our services, you will not have any problems with state registration, getting necessary certificates and extracts from registers, certification of facts, execution of agreements, etc. 

 

After the registration of the company, the entrepreneur can immediately start conducting activities, buying and selling goods and services, signing contracts, and making invoices.

 

Our company provides accounting support services for a holding company in Slovakia. You can also order the audit of the enterprise with a detailed report about the financial, accounting, and marketing activity.

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The setting up and registration of a holding company in all state bodies of Slovakia. Full notary, accounting, and management support with regular reporting.

A holding company is a group of commercial organizations which consists of the parent company and small subsidiary companies. The control packet of shares belongs to the parent company.

In Slovakia, the Council Directive 2011/96/EU on parent companies and subsidiaries is in effect, and there is no tax for dividends as well. These two factors make Slovakia an ideal country for the setting up of a holding company with subsidiaries in other countries of the European Union. And the director of a holding company can use his status for receiving a residence permit and then permanent residence in Slovakia. ия ВНЖ, а затем и ПМЖ в Словакии.

Frequently asked questions

What is important to know about taxation in Slovakia?

Income tax rates are as follows: - 19% - individuals - 15% - legal entities with a turnover of up to 100 thousand - 21% - legal entities with a turnover of more than 100 thousand   If the amount of tax exceeds 5 thousand, there is an obligation to pay quarterly advance payments.    Dividends are taxed at a 7% rate.

What is the VAT rate in Slovakia?

20%

What business can be opened in Slovakia?

Slovakia is a developing and promising country. You can open any kind of business in any sphere. This can range from opening your own small outlet to sell a variety of goods or a café and up to building a cottage village or skyscraper. It is very important to remember that in order to achieve maximum success you need to personally engage in this business.

Is it possible to buy an existing business?

Yes, the Internet is full of offers to sell an existing business. 

Where to go to process the documents?

When processing the documents, we accompany you to the Foreign Police Department to submit the application in person.   You can also submit the application in person at the Foreign Police Department at your place of residence if: - you are in Slovakia on the basis of a valid temporary residence permit; - you are in Slovakia on the basis of a valid national visa; - you do not need a visa to stay in Slovakia; - you are the holder of a Certificate of a Slovak living abroad; - you have been granted tolerated residence (acc. to Paragraph 58 section 1, points a-c or section 2)   If you are not in Slovakia, the application is submitted to the Embassy of the Slovak Republic in your country. At the embassy, you have a personal interview for the purpose of a preliminary assessment of the application.

How to buy a business in Slovakia?

Buying a business in Slovakia will allow you to easily enter into contracts with European companies on a direct basis and do business in the EU.   We provide assistance in choosing the right business and drawing up all the necessary documents.   You can consider buying a foreign company that has or does not have a corporate bank account.   In addition, we provide the opportunity to receive nominee service, as well as legal or accounting services for a foreign company.

Can foreigners open a business in Slovakia?

Yes, they can. Slovakia is a developing European country. Legislation here is aimed at supporting and developing business, and investment is supported by government programs. Starting a business in Slovakia is a legal way for foreigners to obtain a residence permit.   Our specialists will provide full support in the process of registration and opening of an individual entrepreneur / a private entity in Slovakia on a turnkey basis.

How to duly translate documents into the Slovak language?

It all depends on the type of documents and the agreement concluded by your country. Certification of translation is not required for countries that are state parties to the Hague Convention. This means that in order to use abroad documents issued in such a country, you only need to apostille them.   Apostilled documents must not only be translated into Slovak but the translation must be made by a sworn translator and bound to a notarized copy of the document. Such translators are located in Slovakia.   Our specialists will provide full translation services in Slovakia.

How to open a bank account in Slovakia?

Our specialists will help you open a bank account in Slovakia quickly and easily. You can choose a plastic bank card: simple, embossed, or credit.   Citizens of non-EU countries must present a passport, a permanent residence card or a residence permit of Slovakia, or a tolerated residence permit in Slovakia, together with some official documents confirming ties to Slovakia.