Open a Liaison Office in Slovakia
Our local experts in company formation can guide you through all the procedures to be completed to open a liaison office in Slovakia.
Opening a liaison or representative office in Slovakia is a great option to test the market before expanding a foreign company. If you are seeking assistance in opening a liaison office in Slovakia, you can rely on our experts in company formation.
| Quick Facts | |
|---|---|
| Applicable legislation | Slovak Company Law |
Status | The liaison office depends on the parent company and holds no legal status. |
Uses of a liaison office | – market research, – feasibility studies, – contact point, etc. |
| Restrictions of a representative office (if any) | Yes, a Slovak representative office cannot complete commercial operations. |
| Minimum share capital (YES/NO) | No |
| Local representative required (YES/NO) | Yes, a local representative must be used for this type of entity. |
| Documents to be filed by parent company | – Incorporation Certificate copies, – contract for local registered address, – personal information of the local representative |
| Local address requirement (YES/NO) | Yes, a Slovak liaison office must have a local address. |
| Authority to be enrolled with | Company Registrar |
| Liability of the parent company | The foreign company is liable for the liaison office in Slovakia. |
| Taxation of a liaison office in Slovakia | No taxes are to be paid by a representative office. |
| Possibility of hiring local staff (YES/NO) | Yes |
| Travel requirements for setting up a representative office (YES/NO) | No, the liaison office can be registered by the Slovak agent. |
| Advantages of a liaison office | – simple creation procedure, – useful market testing tool |
| Support in opening a representative office | Yes, we can assist with the establishment of a representative office in Slovakia. |
Who can set up a liaison office in Slovakia?
The representative office is an entity to be registered by foreign companies only. They can be EU or non-EU ones.
What are the main characteristics of a Slovak representative office?
The following:
- it is not a standalone entity, meaning it is a non-corporate business form;
- the parent company is solely responsible for the obligations of the office;
- it cannot undertake any commercial activities.
Are there any requirements to open a representative office in Slovakia?
Yes, foreign companies:
- must be legally registered in their home countries;
- must provide all the required documents to the Slovak authorities upon registration;
- must secure local addresses for the Slovak liaison offices;
- must appoint at least one officer to represent their interests;
- must commit to not engage in commercial operations on Slovak territory.
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What are the steps to open a representative office in Slovakia?
The steps to open a liaison office in Slovakia are the same as for other business forms, meaning:
- you must secure a local address for the office;
- you must also draft a set of documents and submit them to the Trade Register;
- you must also appoint a local representative;
- hire employees, optionally.
What documents must the parent company supply to set up a liaison office in Slovakia?
The documents a foreign company must file for the creation of a liaison office are:
- a decision to open the office;
- copy of the parent business Articles of Association and of its Certificate of Registration;
- the name of the officer representing the foreign company, who can be a Slovak resident or a foreign citizen who may or may not need a residence permit, depending on their nationality;
- proof of a physical address.
What is the registration authority for representative offices in Slovakia?
The Commercial Register, just like in the case of all other business forms.
Our experts in company formation in Slovakia can help you complete the registration process with the Commercial Register in a few days.
Is tax registration required when opening a liaison office in Slovakia?
Yes, as the parent company must report to the Slovak Tax Department. Also, the liaison office may benefit from VAT refunds, in certain cases.
What activities can I complete through a liaison office in Slovakia?
- A representative office in Slovakia is allowed to represent the parent legal entity or group of companies.
- It can also promote import and export to or from Slovakia.
- Another operation that is allowed to be conducted by a liaison office is promoting a financial or a technical collaboration between the two companies (the parent and the representative).
- Furthermore, it can act as a channel of communication between the Slovak companies and the parent one.
To conclude, the main purpose of such an entity should be solely for advertising, supplying information, market research, etc.
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Is a Slovak representative office subject to taxation in Slovakia?
No, given its purpose, the liaison office will not pay taxes in Slovakia.
What types of employees can a Slovak representative office hire?
It can hire local employees; however, the parent company can also transfer people from its home country. In the latter situation, work and residence rules must be observed.
How long does it take to open a representative office in Slovakia?
It can take about a month to establish a liaison office in Slovakia.
What happens if I close the Slovak liaison office?
You can set up another business form, such as a branch office, or leave the country altogether.
You can find out all the information you need to know about a Slovak liaison office from our team of consultants in company formation in Slovakia. Contact us for a customized offer!
Juraj Kornhauser, Attorney at Law · 12 October 2026Juraj Kornhauser is the founder of ABSOLONOVA Kornhauser Law Firm.