S.R.O., A.S., or živnosť — understanding the differences will save you time and money. For most foreign companies, the s.r.o. is the right choice.
Quick Answer
Most foreign entrepreneurs register an s.r.o. (Slovak LLC). It requires €5,000 minimum capital, limits personal liability, and can be registered online in 1–2 weeks for as little as €199 via sroihned.sk.
s.r.o.
Spoločnosť s ručením obmedzeným
≈ Limited Liability Company (LLC)
Min. capital: €5,000
Liability: Limited to capital contribution
Best for: Most foreign companies — the standard choice
Can be founded by a single person. Registration from €199 via sroihned.sk. Most flexible and widely used structure.
a.s.
Akciová spoločnosť
≈ Joint-stock company (PLC/Corp)
Min. capital: €25,000
Liability: Limited to share value
Best for: Larger companies planning investment rounds
More complex governance. Required for companies listed on stock exchanges.
živnosť
Živnostenský list
≈ Sole trader / freelance licence
Min. capital: None
Liability: Unlimited personal liability
Best for: Freelancers and solo operators
Simplest to register. Not suitable for foreign companies with employees.
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