Business Formation (CZ) · OSVČ / s.r.o. / a.s.

What you're solving

You need to set up a legal business form in the Czech Republic: OSVČ, s.r.o., or a.s.

What you need

• OSVČ: unified registration form, valid ID, trade fee (around CZK 1,000; CZK 800 online).
• OSVČ: professional qualification documents for regulated trades (if required).
• s.r.o.: company name + registered office consent, founders’ deed (notarial).
• s.r.o.: capital deposit confirmation (even symbolic).
• a.s.: statutes (notarial), higher capital (min. CZK 2,000,000 or EUR equivalent).
• a.s.: documents for board members and supervisory bodies (signatures, extracts).

Where to go / what to open

• OSVČ: Trade Licensing Office or online via the state portal / data box.
• s.r.o. / a.s.: Notary for the deed and Commercial Register filing.
• Commercial Register: filing is typically handled by the notary.

What to fill

• OSVČ: unified registration form for trade licensing and tax/social/health registration.
• s.r.o.: founders’ deed or articles of association.
• a.s.: statutes and corporate body appointments.

How much it costs

• OSVČ: approx. CZK 1,000 (CZK 800 online).
• s.r.o.: notary fees + register filing fee (varies by case).
• a.s.: notary fees + higher capital requirements + register filing fee.

Common mistakes

• Missing registered office consent or incorrect address.
• Starting a regulated trade without required qualification.
• Not registering with social/health insurance in time (OSVČ: within 8 days).
• Incorrect or missing signatures on founders’ documents.

Official sources

• State portal (services and forms)
• Ministry of Industry and Trade (trade licensing)
• Commercial Register (Justice.cz)