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Limited Liability Companies in Europe are among the most commonly recognized corporate structures. In this publication, we explore key legislative insights, general incorporation requirements, and defining characteristics of these entities within the EU framework.
Moreover, we compare the legal aspects of LLCs in the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and Ukraine to provide a clear overview of the requirements in the region.
Dive into the general features of the Limited Liability Company in Europe, such as the basic characteristics of founders, minimum capital nature and limits, types of contributions and payment deadlines, guarantees required by shareholders, incorporation time, obligation of VAT registration, and much more.
CZECH REPUBLIC
Natural persons or legal entities
No. of founders: Unlimited
HUNGARY
Natural persons or legal entities
No. of founders: Unlimited
POLAND
Natural persons or legal entities
No. of founders: Unlimited
ROMANIA
Natural persons or/ and legal entities
No. of founders: up to 50 shareholders
SLOVAKIA
Natural persons or legal entities
No. of founders: 1 – 50
UKRAINE
Natural persons or legal entities
No. of founders: Unlimited
CZECH REPUBLIC
Minimum capital: CZK 1
Minimum contribution: CZK 1
Type of contribution: Monetary / non-monetary
HUNGARY
Minimum capital: HUF 3,000,000
Minimum contribution: HUF 100,000
Type of contribution: Monetary / non-monetary
POLAND
Minimum capital: PLN 5,000
Minimum contribution: PLN 5,000
Type of contribution: Monetary / non-monetary
ROMANIA
Minimum capital: RON 1
Minimum contribution: RON 1
Type of contribution: Monetary / non-monetary
SLOVAKIA
Minimum capital: EUR 5,000
Minimum contribution: EUR 750
Type of contribution: Monetary / non-monetary
UKRAINE
Minimum capital: Not specified
Minimum contribution: Not specified
Type of contribution: Monetary / non-monetary
*2 – 4 weeks at the notary
*after submitting documents to a state register
CZECH REPUBLIC
CZK 6,000
HUNGARY
Duty to be paid, approximately EUR 50
POLAND
PLN 600
(PLN 350 in case of registration via S24 platform)
ROMANIA
From February 2017, the Trade Register fees for incorporation have been removed, only Official Gazette publication fees are applicable
SLOVAKIA
EUR 220
UKRAINE
No state fee for registration in case registration through the State Registrar. Registration can be done through the notary and in this case additional fee for notary services will apply (approx. EUR 150-250).
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