Business Residence in Slovakia by opening a individual entrepreneur

The most affordable way to immigrate to Europe. Suitable for those who want to open or relocate a business to Slovakia. Learn detailed instructions on how to obtain a residence permit through the registration of an individual entrepreneur or company in Slovakia.
Who is eligible for a residence permit through opening a business in Slovakia?

A residence permit through the registration of an individual entrepreneur or company in Slovakia is one of the easiest ways to legalize in Europe. This type of residence permit is ideal for:

Freelancers and remote workers
If you work remotely and want to move to the European Union with the whole family quickly and with minimal financial investment, then opening an individual entrepreneur in Slovakia will be the best solution for you.
Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs have chosen Slovakia for its simple tax regime, ease of doing business, and access to the European market. Obtaining a residence permit through opening a business for the whole family in Slovakia is quite simple and fast.
Obtaining a residence through business in Slovakia
4 steps that you need to go through to get your residence:
1
Prepare documents
Check the validity of the passport (at least 6 months). Put an apostille on all documents: a certificate of good conduct (not older than 90 days), a marriage certificate and birth certificates of children, diplomas of education.
2
Set up a business
Before starting the process of obtaining a residence permit, it is necessary to register an individual entrepreneur or company in Slovakia remotely. To do this, you need to open bank accounts (commercial and personal) and pay state fees. Moreover, you must conclude a long-term real estate contract (for 1 year or more)
3
Relocate to Slovakia
Collect all the necessary documents, make an appointment at the Consulate of Slovakia in your country. Obtain a national Slovak visa category D for the whole family based on business registration in the country and move to Slovakia.
4
Get a residence permit
Upon arrival, apply for a residence permit to the immigration police (the period for consideration of documents is up to 90 days). After obtaining a residence permit, you need to go through a medical commission, and finally, get a tax number in Slovakia.
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Obtaining a residence permit through opening a business

A huge part of the work needs to be done in your home country - collect certificates, apostille documents, find accommodation in Slovakia, and open a business & bank account remotely.

Below you will find the entire list of documents with links on where to get them yourself. If you have any questions, please contact us.
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Обдирательство
В русскоязычных группах вам предложат сделать NIF за цену от 150 до 600 евро. Знайте — это обдирательство. Это будут обосновывать ответственностью "налогового поручителя", но если вы почитаете законодательство, то не найдете ничего про эту ответственность, кроме как за то, чтобы пересылать вам письма от органов. Так что справедливая цена не выше 150 евро за помощь, и то, можно при желании сделать бесплатно, если есть друзья португальцы.
Обдирательство
Это просто районная администрация. Прийти вместе с другом и оплатить пошлину около 6 евро (не забудьте паспорт). 
Request a certificate of no criminal record in your country in paper format. Then order an apostille, translate the certificate into Slovak and certify it with a notary.
If you want to obtain a residence permit, you need to have funds on the territory of Slovakia, in a Slovak bank. It is necessary to open commercial and personal bank accounts. There must be 2600 euros on the personal account - for the main applicant and 1300 euros for each family member. On commercial one should be 4600 euros. You can open a bank account remotely through a representative.
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You need an annual contract to rent a property in Portugal. There are two options: either you rent an inexpensive apartment for a contract and after terminate the contract upon arrival. Or you find an apartment or house online.
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To submit documents to the consulate, you need to provide medical insurance (called tourist insurance). The sum insured per person must be at least 30 thousand euros, the validity period is at least six months before the end. Coverage area - Slovakia or the EU or the whole world.
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An entrepreneur who wants to register a company in Slovakia must prepare:
  • valid international passport;
  • a certificate confirming the fact of registration in the home country;
  • the authorized capital of the future company;
  • type of activity of the organization;
  • legal address;
  • confirmation of passing the anti-plagiarism title and registration.
After successful registration of a company or individual entrepreneur, you need to obtain a DIČ tax number. This number is given by the tax authorities on the basis of an application for registration for income tax.
Fill out a short form on the e-visa website, choose a convenient date, and submit the documents. They will be considered for up to 90 days.
Slovakia attracts many businessmen with its loyal tax laws. To renew your residence permit in a year, you must make a minimum tax deduction.

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