Start doing business in Slovakia

1. START DOING BUSINESS IN SLOVAKIA Author: NextLocation

2. For many foreign investors Slovakia is an ideal gateway to the EU Market. Business environment in Slovakia is ideal for startups mainly because of low costs. When doing business, the same conditions in apply both to foreign persons and to the local people. It is possible to register a company online, including opening a bank account. THE EUROPEAN UNION - a Single Internal Market without Borders The European Union Single Market offers the following advantages: free movement of goods, services, capital and persons within the single inter- nal market of the European Union. By removing the technical, legal and bureaucratic obstacles, the citizens of the European Union may carry on business and engage in free trade activities. The European Union is a lucrative market with over 500 million people, representing 8% of the world population with high credit scores.

3. BENEFITS OF DOING BUSINESS IN SLOVAKIA - from the Perspective of Foreign Investors Slovakia, a member state of the European Union since 2004, a member of the euro area since 2009, has euro as the official currency now stable political environment long term economic growth low labor costs and qualified labor force excellent position in the centre of Europe low tax burden low vehicle tax, and low car insurance rates (for vehicles registe- red in a Slovak company) Euro Area – stability and predictable euro exchange rates possible governmental aid with larger investments

4. Ideal for startups: low costs for starting a business low operation costs low costs of living TAX RATES, VAT RATE, DIVIDEND TAX, MOTOR VEHICLE TAX: corporate income tax – 21 % (following 2019, corporate tax for compa/ nies with the turnover of less than EUR 100, 000/ a year will be 15%) low motor vehicle tax – EUR 100-200/a year dividend tax – 7 % VAT (Value Added Tax) – 20% (10% for selected items, such as sanitary products, food products and services in tourist industry) WE CAN PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING: - full service and guidance in relation to starting a business - ready made companies with full VAT registration - registration of a new s.r.o./limited or a.s. /joint stock company - nominee director service - business consulting services and contacts - virtual office - accounting services and consulting - bank account - real estate/immoveable property - registration and insurance of the company cars

5. - all the services related to your moving, if you are interested - other related services as may be required AS FOR A COMPANY EXECUTIVE/ MANAGING DIRECTOR, THERE ARE THREE OPTIONS Any person who is a citizen of an OECD country can act as a company executive/managing director in Slovakia Any person who has obtained temporary residence in Slovakia for the purpose of doing business in Slovakia may act as a company executive/ managing director in Slovakia – if you are interested, we can make all the arrangements within 3 – 6 months And it is also possible to take advantage of the nominee director service – if you are interested we can offer a Slovak individual acting as a company executive/managing director immediately

6. WHEN STARTING A BUSINESS IN SLOVAKIA, you need a company registered as a VAT payer, as a general rule. We are offering a ready-made company, fully registered as a VAT payer, as a result of which you may start doing business all over the EU countries Owing to eight years’ experience, we understand the specific nature and the needs of our foreign customers. We are focused on long term partnership. We can find made-to-measure solutions and provide full guidance for you. Do not hesitate to contact us already today/right now. More information: www.nextlocation.sk