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We handle contracts, employment law, debts and corporate changes on a one-off or ongoing basis for entrepreneurs and businesses in Czechia, Slovakia or both countries.
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Starting a businessAll services in this area →
- Forming an s.r.o. in Slovakia Starting a business Complete remote Slovak s.r.o. formation, from incorporation documents through the new lawyer authorisation to Commercial Register registration. View service
- Forming an s.r.o. in Czechia Starting a business Complete remote Czech s.r.o. formation, from founding deeds to registration, including the notary and fees. View service
- Forming an a.s. in Slovakia Starting a business A Slovak joint-stock company from founding agreement to Commercial Register entry, including articles, notary coordination and registration. For Slovak and Czech founders. View service
- Forming a simple joint-stock company (j. s. a.) Starting a business A startup form with capital from 1 euro and tailored shares, from incorporation documents through a Central Securities Depository share issue to a shareholders' agreement with registered rights. View service
- Business name reservation Starting a business We reserve your business name in the new register of reserved business names so nobody incorporates under it before you file your registration application. View service
- Bespoke memorandum and articles of association Starting a business Memoranda of association, founding deeds and articles tailored to the actual shareholder relationship, from voting majorities and share transfers to 50:50 deadlock rules. View service
- Organisational unit in Slovakia Starting a business Establishing an organisational unit of a foreign enterprise in Slovakia, from the founder's resolution through the manager and trade licences to registration. View service
- Registered branch in Czechia Starting a business Establishing a Slovak company's registered branch in Czechia, from the branch resolution through its manager and trade licences to Czech Commercial Register entry. View service
- Civic association formation Starting a business Civic association formation from the statutes to registration with the district office in the regional capital competent for the association's registered office, with governing bodies, membership and finances arranged for its actual activities. View service
- Converting a branch into a company Starting a business Converting a foreign company's branch into a separate company. Incorporation of the new entity, business transfer, employees and contracts, and branch deregistration. View service
- Converting an s.r.o. into an a.s. Starting a business Changing a limited liability company's legal form to a joint-stock company. Conversion plan, shareholders' resolution, notary and registration. View service
- Cooperative formation Starting a business Cooperative formation from the statutes and constituent meeting through to entry in the Commercial Register, for business, housing and social cooperatives. View service
- General partnership (v. o. s.) formation Starting a business General partnership formation from the partnership agreement to registration, focusing on relations between partners who are jointly liable with all their assets. View service
- Choosing a business legal form Starting a business Advice on choosing a business legal form. Comparing sole trading, s.r.o., j.s.a., a.s. and other forms for your specific plans in Slovakia and Czechia. View service
- Legal package for startups Starting a business A startup's legal essentials in one package: company formation, founders' agreement, product rights, contractor contracts and investor readiness. View service
- Limited partnership (k. s.) formation Starting a business Limited partnership formation from the partnership agreement to Commercial Register entry, with carefully structured arrangements between general and limited partners. View service
Company and shareholdersAll services in this area →
- Corporate documents for an s.r.o. 24/7 Company and shareholders Essential: 16 corporate documents for €1,000. Premium: 24 for €1,500. Full-package monitoring includes authorisation of two acts annually. View service
- Shareholders' agreements Company and shareholders Tailored shareholders' agreements covering voting, equity transfers, options, vesting, deadlock resolution and exit in Czechia and Slovakia, including joint ventures between two companies. View service
- Transfer of a business share Company and shareholders A complete transfer of a business share in a Czech or Slovak s.r.o., from the agreement and corporate consents to registration of the change in the commercial register. View service
- General meetings and shareholder resolutions Company and shareholders Preparing and organising general meetings of an s.r.o. or a.s. Invitations, proceedings, minutes, written resolutions and sole shareholder decisions in Czechia and Slovakia. View service
- Managing director's service agreement Company and shareholders Service agreements for managing directors and members of company bodies, including remuneration, non-compete obligations and general meeting approval, in Slovak and Czech companies. View service
- Outsourced legal department Company and shareholders Ongoing legal support for businesses in Czechia and Slovakia. Contracts, internal questions and coordination with an individually agreed monthly retainer. View service
- Commercial Register changes Company and shareholders Preparing and registering Commercial Register changes, from managing directors and registered offices to shareholders, business names, activities and share capital, in Czechia and Slovakia. View service
- Share capital changes Company and shareholders Share capital increases and reductions and additional shareholder contributions in an s.r.o. or a.s., from the general meeting resolution to registration of the new amount, in Czechia and Slovakia. View service
- Company dissolution and liquidation Company and shareholders Dissolution and liquidation of an s.r.o. or a.s., from the shareholders' resolution to removal from the Commercial Register, properly and without lingering liability. View service
- Granting procuration Company and shareholders Granting procuration and registering its holder in the Commercial Register, including the scope of authority and joint procuration, in Slovak and Czech companies. View service
- Corporate governance and company bodies Company and shareholders Company governance arrangements. Statutory officers' powers and limits, supervisory bodies, approval rules and documents protecting both the company and management. View service
Buying, selling and reorganising businessesAll services in this area →
- Selling and buying a business Buying, selling and reorganising businesses We guide you through selling or buying a business, from structure and due diligence through the share purchase agreement (SPA) to payment of the purchase price and registration. View service
- Prevod ambulancie Buying, selling and reorganising businesses Page in Slovak Právne sprevádzanie pri prevode ambulancie na Slovensku, teda pri jej predaji, kúpe alebo prevzatí, od voľby spôsobu prevodu po odovzdanie pacientov, dokumentácie a zmlúv. View service
- Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) Buying, selling and reorganising businesses Mergers, acquisitions and corporate transformations in Czechia and Slovakia, from transaction structure and the transformation plan to registration and post-merger integration. View service
- Holding structures Buying, selling and reorganising businesses Design and implementation of a holding structure in Czechia and Slovakia, from the parent company and ownership transfers to intragroup contracts and shareholders' agreements. View service
- Company legal due diligence Buying, selling and reorganising businesses Company legal due diligence before an acquisition, investment or other transaction. We identify risks and reflect them in the price and agreement. View service
- Carve-out: selling part of a business Buying, selling and reorganising businesses A carve-out separates part of a business into a standalone company by partial division or transfer of part of the business, for sale or independent operation. View service
Shares, bonds and financingAll services in this area →
- Assessing a public offer of securities Shares, bonds and financing Assessing whether your securities offer is a public offer under the National Bank of Slovakia's interpretation and whether the exemption you rely on stands up to scrutiny. View service
- Transfer of shares and securities Shares, bonds and financing Transfers of certificated and book-entry shares in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, from the contract and corporate consents through endorsement or central depository registration to the shareholder list and post-transfer registrations. View service
- Pledges and security transfers of securities Shares, bonds and financing Securing a claim with shares and securities — the agreement, registration in the central depository's pledge register and enforcement of the pledge. View service
- Credit and loan agreements Shares, bonds and financing A credit or loan agreement with clear interest, instalments and security, enabling recovery against the security if problems arise. View service
- Incorrect entry in the securities register Shares, bonds and financing An objection to an incorrect or incomplete entry in the central securities depository's records — correction as at the date of the error and a claim for damages. View service
- Representation before the central securities depository (CDCP) Shares, bonds and financing Representation of issuers and shareholders before CDCP. Registration and amendment of book-entry securities issues, share transfers and holder accounts. View service
- Suretyship and bank guarantees Shares, bonds and financing Surety declarations, accession to debt and bank guarantees. Personal security under which another person or a bank pays the debt. View service
- Shareholder lists for registered certificated shares Shares, bonds and financing Registration and ongoing maintenance of the shareholder list with the central depository — recording every change of shareholder, issue amendments and extracts. View service
- Transfer of title by way of security Shares, bonds and financing A security transfer agreement. The debtor temporarily transfers ownership or another right to the creditor and receives it back after repaying the debt. View service
- Assignment and set-off of receivables Shares, bonds and financing A receivables assignment agreement and valid set-off, including debtor notification and review of assignment restrictions and set-off requirements, designed to withstand court scrutiny. View service
- Inheriting securities Shares, bonds and financing Registration of inherited securities with the central securities depository — from the inheritance decision to closure of the deceased's account. View service
- Registered rights in a j. s. a. — tag-along and drag-along Shares, bonds and financing Registration of tag-along and drag-along rights over shares in a Slovak simple joint-stock company — and deciding what to register and what to keep contractual. View service
- Registering an issue of book-entry shares Shares, bonds and financing Registering an issue of book-entry shares with the central depository — from the LEI code and ISIN to crediting the shares to the first acquirers' accounts. View service
- Bringing an investor into your company Shares, bonds and financing Complete legal support for an investment round, from the term sheet through an investment agreement or convertible loan to revised shareholder arrangements. View service
- ESOP and employee equity Shares, bonds and financing Design and implementation of an ESOP — an equity or option plan for key people — from choosing the structure and preparing contracts to corporate approvals, in Slovakia and Czechia. View service
Funds and investment structuresAll services in this area →
- Správa majetku podľa § 15 ZISIF Funds and investment structures Page in Slovak Posúdenie českého režimu § 15 ZISIF, návrh investičnej štruktúry a príprava podkladov pre registráciu aj vstup investorov. View service
- Príprava českého FKI alebo SICAV Funds and investment structures Page in Slovak Návrh českého fondu kvalifikovaných investorov, výber spôsobu správy a príprava podkladov pre založenie, správcu a investorov. View service
Family wealth and successionAll services in this area →
- Family holding company and succession Family wealth and succession Legal arrangements for passing a family business to the next generation. A family holding structure, succession rules, intergenerational agreements and ownership transfers in Czechia and Slovakia. View service
- Zverenecké fondy v Česku Family wealth and succession Page in Slovak Založenie českého zvereneckého fondu pre slovenských klientov: usporiadanie rodinného majetku, pravidlá správy a zabezpečenie ďalšej generácie. View service
Employees and employment lawAll services in this area →
- Employment contracts and employer documentation Employees and employment law Employment contracts, work agreements and internal policies tailored to your business, for employment in Czechia and Slovakia, including cross-border situations. View service
- Employer's internal rules and policies Employees and employment law Drafting and reviewing employers' internal policies. Work rules, home working, equipment use and monitoring, for businesses in Slovakia and Czechia. View service
- Employment documentation 24/7 Employees and employment law Essential package of 18 employer documents for 1 000 €, Premium 26 for 1 500 €. The system monitors changes 24/7 and a lawyer incorporates them into current versions. View service
- Non-compete clause and trade secrets Employees and employment law A non-compete clause and trade secret protection that safeguard your business's know-how when an employee joins a competitor, drafted to stand up in court. View service
- Working with self-employed people and contractors Employees and employment law Legal structuring of work with self-employed people and contractors. Contracts that stand up to inspection, know-how protection and prevention of disguised employment in Slovakia and Czechia. View service
- Termination of employment on notice Employees and employment law Termination of employment on notice. We prepare notice that stands up for employers and assess received notices for employees. Grounds, notice period, severance and service. View service
- Termination of employment Employees and employment law The highest-risk HR operation under control. Documents, procedure and communication for employment termination, with employer representation in Czechia and Slovakia. View service
- Immediate termination of employment Employees and employment law Immediate termination of employment is an exceptional step with strict short deadlines. We prepare it safely or assess whether what you received stands up to scrutiny. View service
- Invalid termination of employment Employees and employment law Disputes over invalid notice or immediate termination of employment. We assess your prospects, check and monitor the statutory deadline and claim compensation for lost pay. View service
- Dealing with a difficult employee Employees and employment law A lawful approach to a difficult employee. Absence, misconduct and poor results, with warnings, documentation and preparation for termination that stands up to scrutiny. View service
- Employment disputes and out-of-court settlements Employees and employment law Full employer representation in employee disputes. Court proceedings, recovering damages from employees and negotiating out-of-court settlements. View service
- Labour inspectorate inspection Employees and employment law Representation of employers during labour inspectorate inspections. Document preparation, support during inspections, objections to reports and defence against fines. View service
- Employing foreign nationals and posting workers Employees and employment law Legal support for employing foreign nationals and cross-border worker postings. Permits, notification duties and employment documentation for Slovakia and Czechia. View service
- Legal services for employment agencies Employees and employment law Legal services for recruitment and temporary employment agencies. Client contracts, assigned employee documentation and support during inspections. View service
- Executive employment contract Employees and employment law Executive contracts for chief executives and key managers. Remuneration, bonuses, confidentiality, non-compete restrictions and concurrent corporate office. View service
- Pay transparency Employees and employment law Aligning your business with the new equal pay law. Pay structures, applicant information, employees' right to information and pay reports. View service
Business obligations, registers and licencesAll services in this area →
- Lawyer authorisation of corporate documents Business obligations, registers and licences We draft and legally assess formation documents, business interest transfers and shareholders' agreements, authorise them, deposit them in the Slovak Bar Association's authorisation register and file the application for entry in the Commercial Register. The entry is made by the registration court or a registrar—notary. View service
- RPVS registration and authorised person services Business obligations, registers and licences Registration is followed by annual beneficial owner verification. We handle both as your authorised person. View service
- Changing the RPVS authorised person and taking over administration Business obligations, registers and licences When the authorised person changes, the law requires fresh verification of beneficial owner identification. This is where inherited errors are either found or carried forward. View service
- GDPR and personal data protection Business obligations, registers and licences A complete GDPR setup for businesses and online stores. Documentation, consent, cookies and processor agreements to prepare you for regulatory and customer scrutiny. View service
- Registration in the List of Economic Operators Business obligations, registers and licences One registration replaces repeated supporting documents with every tender. We register you in the List of Economic Operators remotely, with a validity of three years. View service
- The AI Act and deploying artificial intelligence Business obligations, registers and licences Legal support for deploying artificial intelligence. Assessing obligations under the European AI Act, internal AI use policies and agreements with AI solution suppliers. View service
- Whistleblowing and internal reporting systems Business obligations, registers and licences Whistleblowing systems for businesses subject to the requirement. Internal policy, reporting channels, a responsible person and investigation of reports in Slovakia and Czechia. View service
- Signature certification by a lawyer Business obligations, registers and licences In matters we handle for you, signature certification forms part of the service and its price. You sign with us at the meeting we already have for your matter. View service
- Založenie ambulancie na Slovensku Business obligations, registers and licences Page in Slovak Právne sprevádzanie pri otvorení ambulancie na Slovensku, od preverenia zámeru a priestorov po povoľovací proces a dokumentáciu k prevádzke. View service
- AML obligations for businesses Business obligations, registers and licences AML compliance for businesses. Assessing obliged entity status, internal AML programmes, identifying customers and beneficial owners, and employee training. View service
- NIS2 and cybersecurity Business obligations, registers and licences The legal side of NIS2. Assessing whether the Cybersecurity Act applies, registration, mandatory documentation, supplier agreements and management responsibility. View service
- Outsourced data protection officer (DPO) Business obligations, registers and licences An external data protection officer (DPO). Assessing whether appointment is mandatory, taking on the role, ongoing oversight and regulatory communication in Slovakia and Czechia. View service
- Private security licences for guarding and detective services Business obligations, registers and licences Obtaining a licence to operate guarding or detective services. Eligibility checks, preparation of the application and handling proceedings before the Regional Police Directorate. View service
- Road transport licence Business obligations, registers and licences Obtaining authorisation as a road haulage or passenger transport operator and a Community licence for international transport, from eligibility through the application and proceedings. View service
Real estateAll services in this area →
- Security agreement Real estate A security agreement securing a loan, purchase price or other debt against property or another asset of the debtor, from the agreement to Land Register or NCRzp registration. View service
- Leasing non-residential premises Real estate Leases of non-residential and commercial premises (shops, offices, warehouses) for landlords and tenants, with security and clear termination rules. View service
- Rent recovery and eviction Real estate Helping landlords deal with non-paying tenants. Recovery of rent arrears, proper termination and claims to vacate flats, houses or premises, in Slovakia and Czechia. View service
Construction and developmentAll services in this area →
Contracts and commercial relationshipsAll services in this area →
- Contract oversight Contracts and commercial relationships Ongoing oversight of your contract templates, led by a lawyer. When a legal change or a counterparty's amendment creates a risk, we contact you. View service
- Bespoke commercial agreement Contracts and commercial relationships An agreement tailored to your transaction. It protects you where it matters, supports what earns you money and is understandable without a lawyer. View service
- Bilingual agreements Contracts and commercial relationships One agreement in two languages side by side. The same lawyer drafts both versions, so they say the same thing. You and your overseas partner sign a document both parties understand. View service
- Contract review Contracts and commercial relationships Reviewing an agreement before signing. A lawyer identifies risks, explains them in plain language and proposes specific changes. Slovak and Czech agreements through one firm. View service
- Agreement to enter into a future contract Contracts and commercial relationships A legally binding commitment to a transaction. A future-contract agreement with terms, deadlines and security that hold the other party to its word. View service
- Preparing for the new Civil Code Contracts and commercial relationships An audit of agreements, general terms and internal procedures before the new Civil Code takes effect, with a lawyer who has worked daily with the Czech model since 2014. View service
- Sale agreement for movable assets Contracts and commercial relationships A sale agreement for movable assets (goods, vehicles, machinery or equipment), with clear ownership transfer, payment and liability for defects. View service
- Contract for work Contracts and commercial relationships A tailored contract for work for customers and contractors. Price, schedule, acceptance, defects and warranties structured to keep the project free of disputes. View service
- General terms and conditions Contracts and commercial relationships General terms for B2B sales and services tailored to your processes. One framework for repeat orders instead of negotiating each agreement separately. View service
- Mandate and brokerage agreement Contracts and commercial relationships An agreement for representation and arranging transactions: commercial mandate, civil mandate, commission agency, brokerage or commercial agency, with unambiguous commission terms. View service
- Distribution and franchise agreement Contracts and commercial relationships Distribution, dealership and franchise agreements. Exclusivity, territories, brand protection and termination rules for expansion in Slovakia, Czechia and abroad. View service
- Franchise agreement and franchise system Contracts and commercial relationships A franchise agreement and the complete supporting package — brand and know-how licence, operating manual, fees, territorial exclusivity, security and franchisee exit rules. View service
- Non-disclosure agreement (NDA) Contracts and commercial relationships A non-disclosure agreement (NDA) protecting know-how, data and trade secrets before negotiations, cooperation or development, unilateral or mutual. View service
- Commercial agency agreement Contracts and commercial relationships Drafting and reviewing commercial agency agreements. Commission, exclusivity, customer protection and termination for principals and agents in Slovakia and Czechia. View service
- Research and development collaboration agreement Contracts and commercial relationships Agreements for research and development collaboration. Rights to results and intellectual property, confidentiality, milestones and commercialisation, for businesses and institutions. View service
IT, online stores and brand protectionAll services in this area →
- IT projects and agile development IT, online stores and brand protection An agreement for a software project. Specifications, milestones, acceptance, change requests and code handover structured to keep the project viable when requirements change. View service
- Copyright and licensing IT, online stores and brand protection Licence agreements and copyright protection for software, design, content and photographs, making clear who may use, modify and distribute each work. View service
- Trademark protection IT, online stores and brand protection Trademark searches, applications and protection at Slovak, Czech and European level, preventing others from appropriating your brand, name or logo. View service
Debt recoveryAll services in this area →
- Debt recovery in Slovakia Debt recovery The entire recovery process against a Slovak debtor in one place. Searches, limitation, electronic payment order proceedings, payment orders, claims and enforcement under Slovak law. View service
- Debt recovery in the Czech Republic Debt recovery Complete recovery against a Czech debtor under Czech law, from Czech register searches through a letter before action and payment order to enforcement. One firm, communicating in Slovak. View service
- Debt recovery in Poland Debt recovery Recovery against Polish debtors in cooperation with our regular Polish lawyer. We coordinate the entire process and you communicate only with us. View service
- Cross-border debt recovery CZ ↔ SK Debt recovery Handle debts between Czechia and Slovakia with one firm. We assess the documents, propose next steps and agree the scope and fee in advance. View service
- Bulk debt recovery Debt recovery Taking over and recovering an entire portfolio of receivables. One process from reminders through payment orders to enforcement, with clear reporting and debtors in Slovakia and Czechia. View service
- Debt recovery Debt recovery An overview of the entire recovery process. We assess evidence and recoverability and recommend a route from a letter before action through a payment order and claim to enforcement. View service
- Debtor creditworthiness checks Debt recovery Before entering a larger deal or paying for recovery, it is worth knowing whether the other party can pay. We check the company in Slovak and Czech registers and explain the implications. View service
- Letter before action demanding payment Debt recovery A letter before action demanding payment on a lawyer's letterhead. A quick, affordable first step in recovery, with follow-up action ready if the debtor does not pay. View service
- Out-of-court debt recovery Debt recovery Out-of-court recovery for creditors who do not want to sue, at least for now. A lawyer takes over contact with the debtor, runs an escalating reminder sequence and negotiates payment. View service
- Acknowledgement of debt and instalment plan Debt recovery An acknowledgement of debt and instalment plan that strengthen your position as creditor, generally extend the limitation period and simplify any subsequent recovery. View service
- Payment order and claim for payment (Slovakia) Debt recovery Court recovery through a payment order and, where the matter requires it, an ordinary claim. A route to an enforceable title against a debtor in Slovakia. View service
- Payment order and claim for payment (Czechia) Debt recovery Recovering a claim against a Czech debtor under Czech law. A letter before action, payment order and, where required, a claim. From a lawyer registered with the Czech Bar. View service
- European order for payment Debt recovery Is your debtor based in another EU state? A European order for payment recovers an undisputed claim in a single procedure, with a result enforceable throughout the Union without further recognition procedures. View service
- Opposition to a payment order and defence of the defendant Debt recovery Substantiated opposition to a payment order and defence in court proceedings, including an honest assessment of whether defending is worthwhile or an agreement is better. View service
- Debt recovery through enforcement Debt recovery You have an enforceable title, but the debtor still does not pay. We prepare the enforcement application, cooperate with the enforcement officer appointed by the court and monitor enforcement until recovery or a clear outcome. View service
- Lodging a claim in bankruptcy in Slovakia Debt recovery Lodging a claim in Slovak bankruptcy or restructuring, on time, without formal errors and with continued assertion of the creditor's rights. View service
- Lodging a claim in insolvency proceedings in Czechia Debt recovery Lodging a claim in Czech insolvency proceedings on the prescribed form, on time and for an amount you can substantiate. We also represent you throughout the subsequent proceedings. View service
- Recovery of bond claims Debt recovery Recovery of corporate bond principal and returns for bondholders, from assessment of the issue terms and recoverability against the issuer to litigation, enforcement or a timely bankruptcy claim. View service
- European Account Preservation Order Debt recovery A European Account Preservation Order freezes the debtor's funds in another EU country before judgment, without the debtor knowing about the application in advance. View service
- Recovery of freight charges Debt recovery Recovery of unpaid freight charges for carriers and freight forwarders, domestically and under the CMR Convention, including defence against unilateral invoice reductions for disputed damage. View service
Litigation and compensationAll services in this area →
- Intellectual property disputes Litigation and compensation Enforcing and defending intellectual property rights involving copyright, trade marks, know-how and designs. Injunctions, damages and satisfaction. View service
- Damages and unjust enrichment Litigation and compensation Making and pursuing claims for damages and restitution of unjust enrichment. Actual loss and lost profit, through negotiations or the courts. View service
- Disputes over defective work Litigation and compensation Representation in disputes over defective work, unpaid contract prices and variations, for clients and contractors, out of court and in court. View service
- Representation in commercial and court disputes Litigation and compensation Full conduct of a commercial or civil dispute, from assessing prospects and pre-action negotiations through the claim and hearings to enforcement, in Slovakia and Czechia. View service
- Arbitration Litigation and compensation Representation in arbitration, drafting arbitration clauses and enforcing arbitral awards for commercial disputes in Slovakia and Czechia. View service
- Shareholder disputes Litigation and compensation Resolving conflicts between shareholders, from negotiations and agreed rules through challenges to corporate decisions to settlement of a shareholder's exit. View service
- Unfair competition and reputation protection Litigation and compensation Protection against competitors' unfair conduct, including free-riding, confusion and disparagement, and defence of your company's reputation, including court claims. View service
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Tell us about your matter →Why companies and entrepreneurs work with us
Our team is four attorneys and an assistant. Your matter is always handled by an attorney.
- One firm for both countries
Handle your Slovak and Czech matters in one place. One lawyer leads the whole matter, so you do not have to coordinate two firms.
- Fees known in advance
Fixed fees or a fee cap for every assignment. Your legal budget no longer has to be an unknown.
- We speak your language
We write contracts and opinions that entrepreneurs and directors can understand, not just other lawyers. We respond within 24 hours.
Legal retainer
A legal department without hiring in-house.
A retainer covers your ongoing business legal work. We agree the monthly scope, response times and fee in advance, covering Czechia and Slovakia through one firm.
Legal Q&A
Common questions from companies and entrepreneurs
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Can our s. r. o. buy back its own business interest and hold it for future employees?
No. A limited liability company cannot acquire its own business interests unless the law exceptionally provides otherwise (Section 120(1) of the Commercial Code), so an s. r. o. cannot create an equity pool for future employees. Its participation programme must use another structure: options over existing members' interests, phantom equity, or conversion to a simple joint-stock company.
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What is the minimum share capital for an s.r.o., and must I deposit it in a bank?
A Slovak s.r.o. must have at least €5,000 share capital, with each shareholder contributing at least €750. The money need not be placed in a separate bank account. Before incorporation, contributions are managed by a contribution administrator, usually one of the founders, whose written confirmation of payment accompanies the Commercial Register application.
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Who owns the copyright in software created for me by a supplier?
An author's economic rights are non-transferable. A program commissioned directly from its author generally falls under the employee-work regime, and the customer exercises the rights unless the parties agree otherwise. Where a company supplies the software, however, the customer does not automatically obtain every entitlement: rights from its employees and subcontractors must be checked, and an appropriate licence or an assignment of the right to exercise economic rights must be agreed. The contract should also address source code, modifications and further licensing.
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Mgr. Patrik Tulinský, LL.M. Czech and Slovak attorney · SAK 300422 · ČAK 19654
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Further reading
Legal due diligence before buying a company: what is checked and what usually emerges
Pre-acquisition legal due diligence examines the chain of share transfers, customer contracts, employment, software and registers. The result is practical: findings shape representations and warranties, purchase-price escrow and price adjustments.
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Family business succession: transferring to children during your lifetime
Leaving a family business handover to inheritance is the most expensive option: several heirs may share one interest and block decisions. Lifetime succession relies on staged transfers, an agreement between generations and often a holding structure.
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AML amendment: goAML registration by 30 November 2026 and stricter beneficial owner verification
AML amendment Act No. 73/2026 Z. z. has applied since 1 June 2026. Obliged entities must register in the Financial Intelligence Unit’s goAML system by 30 November 2026 and must not rely solely on the register of legal entities when verifying beneficial owners.
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