There are several requirements to comply with when
starting a business in Slovakia. According to the
Company Law, any resident company must have a legal address in Slovakia. Even if companies can also operate as non-resident businesses, local companies can obtain various tax benefits when having a registered address in this country.
It is quite easy to
obtain a registered address in Slovak cities, among which a
virtual office service is a popular option among foreign investors.
With a virtual office in Bratislava your business will benefit from the presence of a high-profile office at a fraction of the cost of a traditional office. Our company has a vast experience in company formation services and virtual office services.
Below, our company formation agents in Slovakia explain how a virtual office works and how you can obtain one.
Quick Facts | |
Address availability (YES/NO) | YES, it is possible to acquire an address with a virtual office in Slovakia |
Local phone number (YES/NO) | YES, a local phone number is available when securing a virtual office service |
Company registered address use possibility (YES/NO) | YES, a Slovak virtual office can be used for company incorporation purposes |
Mail collection and forwarding option (YES/NO) | YES, mail collection and forwarding services are available |
Meeting room availability (YES/NO) | Meeting room rental facilities are available on request |
Virtual assistant option (YES/NO) | YES, the latest virtual office facilities can be acquired with assistant services |
Uses of a virtual office | Business registration, local contact point for foreign companies and businesspersons, local contact point in other cities for domestic enterprises |
Documents required to acquire the service | A virtual office in Slovakia can be acquired through an agreement |
Customized services availability (YES/NO) | YES, most services can be adapted to the client's requests |
Availability in one or more cities | YES, in Bratislava, Kosice, Presov, etc. |
Timeframe to acquire the service (approx.) | 24 - 48 hours |
Employee required | NO, however, it is possible to hire or dettach employees |
Availability of other services | YES, other services can be acquired on demand (bank statement and forwading services, for example) |
Minimum rental period | Minimum rental period is one month |
Advantages | Availability in modern business centers, access to numerous facilities, including communications equipment, possibilty to use for short or long term, easy to obtain |
Virtual office serivces provided by our agents in Slovakia
If you want to
open a company in Slovakia and need information on how a
virtual office can be of help, we present below some of the services attached to it:
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prestigious business address in Slovakia for a credible and risk-free base for corresponding with clients;
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mail collection and forwarding - mail is collected, packages are signed for and sent to you according to your instructions either by mail, fax or email;
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incoming and outgoing faxes - use our local fax number; we'll collect and send faxes to you, wherever you are;
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a local phone number in Bratislava - provide a local phone number to all your contacts;
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voice mailbox - all of your voice messages will be, stored and then forwarded to you by email.
Other services available with our Slovak virtual office packages are:
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- dedicated fax service with your own private and dedicated number;
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- call redirecting - specialized technology enables call redirection to your primary number;
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- extra usage of the meeting room.
You can obtain more information on these services from our local representatives.
Registered address services in Slovakia
The main and most important use of a
virtual office in Slovakia is related to having a registered address upon
company registration in this country. The virtual office will be located in a prestigious business center in a large city in Slovakia, as such a service is usually available in cities with a developed real estate infrastructure.
The
Slovak virtual office can be used as a legal address when registering a company with the Trade Register. This is an advantageous option for those who are pressed by time to have their companies incorporated as soon as possible. The documents that need to be filed with the
Companies Register in order to prove the existence of a legal address are minimum when
using a virtual office compared to a rented one.
Our Slovak company formation consultants can provide you with detailed information on the requisites related to registering a business and the legal requirements to comply with in terms of a legal address. They can also provide with more information on the advantages of a virtual office.
Communications services in a Slovak virtual office
The virtual office can also be used for receiving and forwarding official documents to business owners. Moreover, those who want to use the services of a virtual office in Slovakia can benefit from a local phone number where messages, faxes and emails can be received and then forwarded to where the client requires.
One of the greatest advantages of a virtual office is that it has modern equipment that can be used for conferences and other activities. These facilities are usually comprised in the standard virtual office package in Slovakia.
Meeting room services in a virtual office in Slovakia
Those who need to organize business meetings can use conference rooms provided that they send a prior notification. We can make all the arrangements for the meetings to be kept in the best conditions.
We would like to notify clients that a meeting room can be rented for an additional cost, however, all the facilities included will not incurs other costs.
How to obtain a virtual office in Slovakia
It is quite simple and fast to obtain a virtual office in Slovakia. All you need to do it get in touch with our local consultants and ask them about the services you are interested in. Based on your needs, our agents will draft a contract that will contain the terms and conditions, but most importantly the period the virtual office will be used for.
The
virtual office is a preferred choice to a traditional office because of the lower costs and no maintenance costs, as all the equipment in the office is not the responsibility of the user. Also, you will be able to save money on employment, as there is no need to
have a worker in a virtual office, unless you want to.
At last, the virtual office provided by our representatives in Slovakia are based on tailored contracts, so you can choose the services you need and want.
Why start a business in Slovakia?
Slovakia is one of the prolific economies of the European Union as it relies on foreign direct investments. According to various statistics:
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- the Netherlands is one of the major investors in Slovakia, with a percentage of 25.6% of all FDIs;
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- in December 2019, FDI in Slovakia rose by more than 760 million euros;
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- in the coming years, FDIs in are expected to grow by 42% in Slovakia;
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- Slovakia ranks 45th in the World Bank's 2020 Doing Business report.