Question 1

Is buying a ready-made company safe?

Accepted Answer

We keep the risk to a minimum. We incorporated every ready-made company ourselves for resale and it has never traded. We document its status with current register extracts and a sworn declaration and confirm it with contractual representations and warranties in the transfer agreement. You receive the documents for the specific company before signing. No check can, however, rule out every hidden or future risk.

Question 2

How quickly can I start doing business?

Accepted Answer

You can usually act for the company almost immediately. After a power of attorney and the transfer documents are signed before a notary, the company is normally handed over within 24 hours. We handle the notarial deed and Commercial Register filings for you.

Question 3

What is included in the company price?

Accepted Answer

The price includes a registered-seat change within Prague, change of managing director and shareholder, court fees and a free trade licence. If you also need a company-name change or a seat outside Prague, a notarial deed is required for an extra fee, which we confirm in advance.

Question 4

Can everything be handled remotely?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The transfer of a ready-made company and the formation of a new company can be handled in person in Prague or fully remotely by post. We prepare powers of attorney and guide you through the process from anywhere in Czechia or abroad.

Question 5

What is the difference between a ready-made company and tailor-made s.r.o. formation?

Accepted Answer

A ready-made company already has an IČ and is entered in the register, so you can act within 24 hours and may choose an older company by registration date. Tailor-made formation creates a completely new company according to your wishes and is cheaper; VAT is added to formation and seat prices, while ready-made prices are final.

Question 6

How much does a ready-made company cost?

Accepted Answer

A ready-made s.r.o. with a FIRMIN registered seat starts at 14 900 CZK, or 17 900 CZK with your own seat. An a.s. starts at 59 900 CZK with a FIRMIN seat and 62 900 CZK with your own seat. Prices are final and include the free trade licence and court fees; DPH is not added.

Question 7

Can I also buy a joint-stock company (a.s.)?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Besides ready-made s.r.o. companies, we also offer ready-made a.s. companies with paid-up share capital, prepared for immediate transfer. The price starts at 59 900 CZK with a FIRMIN registered seat. As with s.r.o. companies, they have never traded, have an IČ and have no liabilities.

Question 8

Are ready-made companies VAT payers?

Accepted Answer

Normally no. Our ready-made companies have never traded, so they are not registered for DPH. The new owner may register voluntarily or become obliged to register after reaching the statutory turnover. If you need a company that is already registered for DPH, contact us.

Question 9

How much does s.r.o. formation cost?

Accepted Answer

Tailor-made s.r.o. formation starts at 12 900 CZK with a FIRMIN registered seat in Prague, or 15 900 CZK with your own seat. The price includes court and notary fees and trade licence notification. Prices exclude DPH at 21%; we always confirm the final amount in advance.

Question 10

What is included in company formation?

Accepted Answer

We prepare the founding documents and memorandum of association, arrange the notarial deed, notify free trades at the Trade Licensing Office, file the Commercial Register application and pay the court fee. In short, we take over the administration and communication with authorities.

Question 11

How long does s.r.o. formation take?

Accepted Answer

With direct registration by a notary, a tailor-made s.r.o. can be entered in the Commercial Register within 24 hours after the founding documents are signed. The speed mainly depends on how quickly you provide the required information; we handle the administration and authorities.

Question 12

What is the minimum share capital of an s.r.o.?

Accepted Answer

The statutory minimum share capital is only 1 CZK per share. In practice, many founders choose a higher amount because it looks more credible to business partners and banks. We can discuss a suitable level for your plans.

Question 13

Can I choose the company name and business activity?

Accepted Answer

Yes. That is the main benefit of tailor-made formation: you choose the name and business activity yourself. We check whether the name is available and permitted, and we notify the relevant free trades. All sold and newly formed companies use free trades.

Question 14

Can everything be handled remotely?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Formation can be handled in person in Prague or fully remotely by correspondence. We prepare powers of attorney and guide you through the whole process whether you are in Czechia or abroad.

Question 15

Is a virtual registered seat legal?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Czech law does not require a company to operate its own office at the registered-seat address. The key points are that the company can receive official correspondence there and has the property owner consent to use the address. Providing a registered seat is a common and fully legal service.

Question 16

Can the address be used as the official seat in the registers?

Accepted Answer

Yes. It is a full registration address that can be entered in the Commercial Register and Trade Register. We provide the property owner consent with a certified signature, which the authority requires for registration.

Question 17

What is included in the registered-seat price?

Accepted Answer

The price includes owner consent with a certified signature, a registered-seat agreement, mail receipt at your address and email notifications about delivered mail. Mail forwarding and scanning are available as paid add-ons. Prices start at 340 CZK/month excluding DPH, with the lowest rates for longer terms.

Question 18

How does mail receipt and delivery work?

Accepted Answer

We receive mail delivered to your registered-seat address and inform you by email without delay. You can collect items in person, or we can forward or scan them for an extra fee. This helps ensure important official mail is not missed.

Question 19

Will I receive owner consent for registering the seat?

Accepted Answer

Yes. To register the seat in the Commercial Register, the registry court needs the property owner consent to place the registered seat at the address. We issue this consent with an officially certified signature as part of the service.

Question 20

Can my registered seat be in Prague while my office or home is elsewhere?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The registered seat and the place where you actually work can be different. You may have a Prague registered address and an office, warehouse or home anywhere in Czechia. The seat is mainly for register entry and delivery of official correspondence.

Question 21

How quickly can I get the registered-seat agreement?

Accepted Answer

We can prepare the registered-seat agreement and owner consent practically immediately. Choose the locality and contract length, and we send the documents for signing in person in Prague or by post.

Question 22

For how long is the registered seat agreed?

Accepted Answer

Contracts are concluded for 6, 12, 24 or 36 months. The longer the commitment, the lower the monthly price, so the listed "from" price applies to the longest term. The best monthly rate is for 36 months.

Question 23

Is the seat suitable for sole traders as well as s.r.o. companies?

Accepted Answer

We provide registered seats for new and existing s.r.o. companies as well as sole traders. The address can be used as a registered seat in the Commercial Register or Trade Register and as a contact address for authorities.

Question 24

Can I later change my company seat or move it to you?

Accepted Answer

Yes. If you already have a company and want to move its seat to our address, we prepare the documents and application for the Commercial Register. You can also move the seat elsewhere later. Separate Commercial Register changes start at 1 990 CZK + DPH; for changes without a notary, you file the application and pay the 2 000 CZK court fee yourself.

Question 25

What is a virtual registered seat?

Accepted Answer

A virtual registered seat is the provision of an address in a prestigious Prague location that you enter as your company seat in the Commercial Register. You get a representative address and mail handling without paying for a physical office.

Question 26

How is a virtual seat different from a real office?

Accepted Answer

With a virtual seat, you use only the registered address and mail service; you do not physically work there or pay office rent. It is suitable for sole traders and new s.r.o. companies that do not need their own premises but want a Prague address.

Question 27

In which locations do you offer registered seats?

Accepted Answer

We provide addresses in attractive Prague districts Praha 2-6. Specific locations and prices are shown on the Registered company seat page and in the full price list.

Question 28

What is included in the service?

Accepted Answer

The service includes a registered address for your company, mail receipt and email notifications about deliveries. Mail forwarding and scanning are available for an extra charge as listed in the price list. We can also help report a seat change to the authorities. We handle the process for you; since 2009 we have prepared more than 3 900 companies.

Question 29

Can I use a virtual seat immediately when forming a company?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We provide the seat for an existing company, directly during new s.r.o. formation or when buying a ready-made company. Just call or email us.

Question 30

Do I have to attend in person because of a change?

Accepted Answer

No. We handle changes remotely, so you do not have to visit us. We prepare all documents, the filing application and powers of attorney. For changes requiring a notarial deed, we arrange the notary, including remotely where possible. For simpler changes without a notary, you file the prepared application with the registry court and pay the 2 000 CZK court fee.

Question 31

Which changes require a notary and which do not?

Accepted Answer

Without a notary, we can usually handle a change of managing director or shareholder, and often a seat change within the same municipality. A notarial deed is usually needed for a company-name change, a change in the number of managing directors, division of a share and often changes to business activities. A share transfer does not require a notary, but the transfer agreement adds 1 000 CZK. We confirm the need and price in advance.

Question 32

How quickly will the change be completed?

Accepted Answer

For changes with a notarial deed, the change can be entered in the Commercial Register within 24 hours because the notary registers it directly. For simpler changes without a notary, timing depends on the registry court workload, usually within 5 working days after all documents are delivered.

Question 33

What documents will I need to provide?

Accepted Answer

It depends on the type of change. We send you the exact list after your enquiry, so you do not have to search unnecessarily. Usually it is basic company information and details of the people affected by the change. We prepare all forms and filings for you.

Question 34

How much does a register change cost?

Accepted Answer

Simple changes without a notary start at 1 990 CZK + DPH, plus a 2 000 CZK court fee. Changes with a notarial deed start at 9 490 CZK + DPH and include the notary and register entry. A share transfer increases the price by 1 000 CZK for the transfer agreement. We always confirm the specific price in advance.

Question 35

How do I change the managing director in an s.r.o.?

Accepted Answer

The shareholders approve the change by decision; in a single-member s.r.o., the sole shareholder decides. The new managing director provides consent to appointment and a declaration. The filing is usually made to the registry court without a notary. We prepare all documents and the application; you then file it and pay the 2 000 CZK court fee. Entry is usually made within 5 working days.

Question 36

Where is the application for a register change filed?

Accepted Answer

The application is filed with the registry court, which is the regional court according to the company seat; for Prague companies it is the Municipal Court in Prague. If a notarial deed is required, the notary makes the entry directly under a power of attorney. For simpler changes, we prepare the application and documents, and you file them with the court and pay the 2 000 CZK fee.

Question 37

Can you handle several changes at once?

Accepted Answer

Yes. If you change, for example, the managing director, registered seat and business activity at the same time, we combine everything into one filing. This saves time and costs compared with separate applications.

Question 38

What conditions must an employment agency meet?

Accepted Answer

The main condition is a permit for employment intermediation, issued since 1 January 2024 by the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (MPSV). For temporary agency work, the applicant must also deposit a 1 000 000 CZK security. The agency needs a responsible representative with professional competence and integrity, must prove integrity and no debts, and must have a seat in Czechia. A free trade licence alone is not enough. The conditions are set by Act No. 435/2004 Coll., on employment.

Question 39

What security deposit must an employment agency pay?

Accepted Answer

The security deposit is 1 000 000 CZK and is paid by the applicant for a temporary-work agency permit under Section 14(1)(b). From 1 January 2024 it increased from 500 000 CZK to 1 000 000 CZK under Act No. 408/2023 Coll. It is paid to a special account and protects wage claims of temporarily assigned employees. The client pays it directly; FIRMIN does not pay the deposit but helps prepare the company and application.

Question 40

How long does it take to obtain the employment intermediation permit?

Accepted Answer

The timing depends on the MPSV administrative procedure and the completeness of documents, so expect weeks rather than days. In some cases, especially involving foreigners, the Ministry of the Interior gives a binding opinion, which can extend the process. We can prepare the company and application quickly, but the permit and deposit depend on the client and the authority.

Question 41

Do I need a responsible representative and who can it be?

Accepted Answer

Yes. A responsible representative is required for the permit. This is a natural person who proves the required education or experience and integrity under Act No. 435/2004 Coll. It can also be the managing director if the conditions are met. If you do not have a suitable person, we can advise and help with the appointment.

Question 42

How much does tailor-made preparation of an employment agency cost?

Accepted Answer

The price is set individually according to the scope and always in advance. It depends on whether we form a new company or adjust an existing one, and how much help is needed with the responsible representative and permit application. After a non-binding enquiry and short consultation, we propose a solution and final price.

Question 43

Do you also have employment agencies for sale?

Accepted Answer

No, we do not keep ready-made employment agencies with a permit in stock. Unlike ordinary ready-made companies, the permit is tied to meeting conditions and assessment by MPSV, so it cannot be prepared in advance for sale. This is a tailor-made service: based on your enquiry, we prepare the company, help meet the conditions and arrange the permit application.

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