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Legal Services and Protection in Slovakia

Legal Protection for Businesses in Slovakia

The Slovak Republic is a stable Central European jurisdiction with a predictable legal environment, favourable taxation for small businesses, and a developed EU regulatory framework. The country attracts foreign entrepreneurs with moderate taxation, access to the European market, and a well-regulated financial sector.

COREDO has worked since 2016 and provides comprehensive legal support for foreign companies in Slovakia. Our lawyers deliver full legal assistance — from initial business structure assessment to representation before state authorities and the NBS regulator.

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Doing Business in Slovakia

Slovakia’s tax rates are moderate, but its deadlines are strict. Three areas shape your obligations: tax, licensing and reporting. The country offers access to the European market and favourable taxation for small businesses. Foreign companies register with the tax authorities before they start, the NBS supervises the financial sector and CASPs under MiCA, and late filings can bring fines.

COREDO provides a full range of legal services for foreign companies operating in Slovakia. We support non-residents, regulated financial entities, startups and companies facing tax audits or corporate disputes. Our lawyers draft and review documents, structure transactions and represent clients before the NBS, the tax authorities and commercial courts.

Describe your situation in a request: we reply within 1 business day and tell you how we can help.

Business Environment in Slovakia

Taxation

In Slovakia, the CIT rate is 10% for companies with income up to EUR 100,000 and 21% for income up to EUR 5 million. Dividend tax is 7%. Since 2025, the standard VAT rate is 23%. Foreign companies must register with the tax authorities before starting business activities.

Licensing

Licences are required for financial services, currency exchange, alcohol and tobacco production, weapons manufacturing, and other regulated sectors. The financial sector and CASP activities under MiCA are supervised by the NBS. Since 2025, the DORA regulation has applied to financial institutions.

Reporting

Corporate tax returns must be filed by 31 March, with a possible extension until 30 June. VAT reports are submitted monthly or quarterly by the 25th day of the following month. Late filings may result in fines and regulatory sanctions.

Our Services in Slovakia

Company registration and legal form selection

support through the registration procedure, preparation of incorporation documents, liaison with government authorities. Registration takes approximately one month, remotely or in person. The package covers the registration documents, a legal address for 1 year, the state registration fees, the business licences from the Trade Licensing Office and translation of the necessary documents.

Legal document drafting

corporate agreements, articles of association, operational agreements, internal regulations.

Contract review

analysis of contract terms for risks, protection of client interests during negotiations.

Transaction and negotiation support

due diligence, structuring of M&A transactions, legal advisory at every stage.

Representation before authorities and courts

liaison with NBS, tax authorities, and commercial courts in Slovakia.

Tax and regulatory advisory

interpretation of local legislation, tax risk assessment, compliance with AML/KYC and GDPR requirements.

Support for regulated entities (EMI, PSP, CASP)

legal advisory for obtaining a CASP licence in Slovakia, from EUR 29,000 + VAT (stage: preparation of the application and interaction with the regulator); liaison with NBS under MiCA.

Legislative monitoring

tracking updates to the regulatory framework, timely notification to the client.

Who Needs Legal Protection in Slovakia

Our clients include:

Foreign companies conducting business or planning to enter the Slovak market

Non-residents with assets, operations, or partners in Slovakia

Regulated financial entities — EMI, PSP, CASP — undergoing authorisation with NBS or already operating under NBS supervision

Startups and technology companies seeking a reliable legal foundation for operating in the EU

Companies involved in cross-border transactions requiring coordination across multiple jurisdictions

Companies facing regulatory pressure, tax audits, or corporate disputes

How We Work

Initial consultation

analysis of the client’s legal situation, identification of key risks and objectives.

01

Legal audit

review of documentation, business structure, and compliance with Slovak and European legislation.

02

Strategy development

formulation of a legal action plan taking into account the specifics of the jurisdiction and the client’s goals.

03

Legal advisory

preparation of documents, negotiations, liaison with authorities and counterparties.

04

Ongoing support and monitoring

tracking changes in legislation, regulatory requirements, and case law.

05

For a Slovak company, the director and the founder do not need to be present in person. We prepare the powers of attorney and send them to you to sign and certify, and you suggest three possible company names. We translate the powers of attorney and certificates, communicate with the notary and the court, and obtain the business licences once the share capital of at least EUR 5,000 is paid in. We need the identity cards and residential addresses of the directors and shareholders and their certificates of non-conviction not older than 3 months.

Service Timelines

Legal Opinion

10 working days after payment and receipt of the full set of documents.

One-off consultation (up to 5 hours)

1–2 business days.

Legal Outsourcing launch

3–5 business days from the date of contract signing.

Contract documentation

5–10 business days depending on complexity.

Pricing

COREDO offers a flexible pricing system for legal support:

Service	Volume	Price
Legal Opinion	one-off	from EUR 1,500 + VAT
Legal Outsourcing	5 hours	EUR 550
Legal Outsourcing	10 hours	EUR 1,000
Legal Outsourcing	20 hours	EUR 1,800
Legal Outsourcing	40 hours	EUR 3,200
Legal Outsourcing	80 hours	EUR 5,600
Legal Outsourcing	160 hours	EUR 9,600

Hourly rates: Basic (up to 5 hrs) — EUR 130/hour; Standard (from 20 hrs) — EUR 100/hour; Premium (from 80 hrs) — EUR 80/hour.

Pricing depends on the complexity of the task. Submit a request for a quote.
All prices are exclusive of VAT.

Our Experts

Pavel Kos

Head of Legal. At COREDO since June 2017, heading the legal team since July 2020. Specialises in corporate law, financial licensing, and transaction support.

Alena Mach

Executive Director

Nikita Veremeev

Founder & NED

Johann Schneider

Lawyer

Frequently Asked Questions

What does legal protection for businesses in Slovakia include?

Legal protection covers company registration, contract drafting and review, representation before NBS and other government authorities, tax advisory, M&A transaction support, and legislative monitoring.

Is personal presence in Slovakia required?

No. COREDO provides full legal advisory remotely. Most procedures — including document preparation, liaison with authorities, and legal consulting — are carried out remotely.

How much does legal support in Slovakia cost?

Legal Opinion — from EUR 1,500 + VAT. Legal Outsourcing packages — from EUR 550 (5 hours) to EUR 9,600 (160 hours). Hourly rates range from EUR 80 to EUR 130 depending on the volume.

Can COREDO represent a company before the NBS regulator?

Yes. COREDO represents clients before Národná banka Slovenska (NBS) — including during licensing procedures, CASP authorisation, as well as regulatory inspections and enquiries.

Does COREDO work with regulated financial and crypto companies in Slovakia?

Yes. COREDO has experience advising EMI, PSP, and CASP entities. The MiCA regime applies to CASP in Slovakia: the cost of licensing support starts from EUR 29,000 + VAT (stage: preparation of the application and interaction with the regulator). We also advise on DORA and AML/KYC requirements under Slovak legislation.

Get Legal Support for Your Business in Slovakia

Our experts are ready to help. Submit a request — we will get back to you within 1 business day. Tell us what you need — a new company, a licence or a contract review — and we will suggest the right format: a one-off consultation, a Legal Opinion or a Legal Outsourcing package.

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