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Get a Czech Trade License the easy way!
Starting a trade license and working freelance in Prague / Czech Republic is not difficult!
Dealing with the taxoffice, social charges and health contributions etc is also not complicated for a trade license business
If we register your živnostenský list.
It takes usually 3-5 days, and we take care of all difficulties for you.
Since we are accountants, we can also do your accounts (bookkeeping), give you tax advice, prepare your tax return and give you business training (included for free in our accountancy service packages), so you can concentrate on what you know best: your business.
Some Facts:
A Trade License is called "Živnostenský list"
in the Czech language
A Trade License is called "Živ. list" or even "zivno"
by most foreigners
A Živnostenský list is easier, cheaper and faster to setup (and stop) than an sro (a company)
"Živnostenský list" does not have to mean "small business", you can have a turnover of millions and even employees
You can have a Živnostenský list and be employee at the same time, or put it on hold while you're employee
With a Trade License you probably pay far less taxes and are able to deduct more expenses than an employee
Most 3-rd Country Nationals need a Business Visa and have to register also at the Commercial Court (Obchodní Soud)
Because of the economical situation and the difficulties of getting a work permit for 3rd-county nationals, many companies prefer to have freelancers, instead of offering a job as employee.
Secondly, the moment you lose your job as employee, also your work permit and visa expires immediately. With a trade license this doesn't happen. You may lose your client, but not your business visa / residence permit.
And... you will never have to apply for a work permit anymore!
So... get your živnostenský list now, there are plenty of business- and freelance opportunities, especially in Prague.
On the next pages we exactly explain what documents you need for registering your trade license business.