Trade License

Do you want to do business in the Czech Republic but are lost in the conditions and legislation? Leave it up to us

Czech trade licenses for foreigners: what do you need?

We’ll register a trade license for you within 5 working days of the documents being submitted. The documents differ depending on where you have your permanent address (the address listed in your ID or passport).

Foreigners with a permanent address in the Czech Republic

You don’t have to provide the criminal record check. We’ll need:

• Proof of identity. Send us a copy of your ID or passport.
• Consent to the place of business. To receive a trade license, you need a business address in the Czech Republic as well as the property owner’s consent; or you can simply use one of our virtual offices.

Foreigners with a permanent address in the EU (excl. Czech Republic)

• Proof of identity. Send us a copy of your ID or passport.
• Criminal record. It can’t be older than 90 days. You can get yours at a CzechPoint (located at Czech post offices) or at the Czech embassy in your country. Criminal record in languages other than Czech, Slovak, or English have to be officially translated into Czech.
• Consent to the place of business. To receive a trade license, you need a business address in the Czech Republic as well as the property owner’s consent; or you can simply use one of our virtual offices. You do not need a permanent address in the Czech Republic.

Foreigners with a permanent address outside the EU

• Proof of identity. Send us a copy of your ID or passport.
• Criminal record. It can’t be older than 90 days and must be officially translated into Czech. For some countries, you’ll also need an apostille (proof of signature and stamp) or superlegalization. We’ll inform you of the precise requirements.
• Consent to the place of business. To receive a trade license, you need a business address in the Czech Republic as well as the property owner’s consent; or you can simply use one of our virtual offices. You do not need a permanent address in the Czech Republic.
• Long-term Residency Permit. You can request this permit at the Ministry of the Interior.

Types of trade licenses

There are 4 types of trade licenses in the Czech Republic. Unsure which trade license you need? We can help!

Use our services and register for a trade license worry-free

Instead of running from office to office, order our trade license registration services and focus solely on getting your business off the ground. Turn to us for help via the form below; give us a call, or stop by our branch office in Prague.

And now just fill out the form and we’ll take care of the rest!

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