eBooks Slovakia

E-commerce in the Slovak Republic

4 Sep 2023

Over the last few years, the e-commerce business has been booming in the Slovak Republic. The year 2021 brought record sales to majority of the e-commerce businesses. The 2021 turnover of Slovak e-commerce business reached approx. EUR 2 billion. Influenced by this trend, a number of Slovak and foreign companies are considering entering into the

Doing business in Poland: What investors need to consider when entering the market

31 Jul 2023

Poland’s already developed market is constantly emerging and is considered the biggest one in the CEE region. Its local economy has proven stability and immunity during the COVID crisis, which makes it a great destination during these turbulent and uncertain times. Despite a relatively high inflation rate and issues with supply chain caused by the

Doing business in Slovakia: What investors need to consider when entering the market

12 Jul 2023

With its geographical location in the middle of the Europe, euro currency, emerging start-up ecosystem, cost-effective and skilled labour, Slovakia represents a country with a lot of potential and opportunities for established and new investors. The inflow of investments with higher added value and large-scale investments from various countries are one of few factors proving

2023 Tax Guideline for Slovakia

9 Feb 2023

If you are tempted by the new business opportunities of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), Slovakia should definitely rank high in your destinations list. The long term political stability, strategic location, common European currency, competitive taxation system, highly skilled workforce – along with the already well established international business community – makes Slovakia one of the most attractive countries in the CEE region.

Bankruptcy proceedings in Slovakia | eBook

3 Feb 2023

In the Slovak Republic there are two types of proceedings for companies in financial difficulties: if the company is insolvent, it shall be subject to a bankruptcy procedure (in Slovak: “konkurz”) (i) which inevitably leads to the deletion of the company from the Commercial Register and (ii) the procedure merely focuses on the distribution of

Real Estate Transactions in Slovakia | eBook

3 Feb 2023

The real estate market in Slovakia was fully liberalized in May 2014, when the transition period negotiated between Slovakia and the European Union ended (European law requires EU member states not to restrict acquisitions of real property by nationals of other member states, however during EU accession negotiations the Slovak Republic negotiated from this rule

Labour Law and Employment in Slovakia – 2023 Guide

2 Feb 2023

The principal legislation regulating employment relationships in the Slovak Republic is the Labour Code. According to the Labour Code, employment relations shall be established by written employment contracts between an employer and employees. Besides an employment contract, the Labour Code recognizes three other contract types: work performance contract, work activities contract and temporary student job

2023 Company Formation in Slovakia

31 Jan 2023

Find out more about about entering Slovak market from our: “2021 Company Formation in Slovakia (PDF)”.

Expat tax guide for Slovakia | eBook

23 Jan 2023

The employment of expats results in a new set of responsibilities for employers, when it comes to fiscal obligations. We have prepared an overview on the taxation for global mobility in Slovakia, to provide a comprehensive overview on tax residency conditions, personal income tax, social security and health insurance contributions or penalties for non-compliance. Download our

Value-added tax in Slovakia | eBook

10 Jan 2023

Affecting both domestic and foreign businesses, a number of actions triggers the obligation to register for VAT in Slovakia. To provide a basic overview, our Slovak experts prepared a comprehensive eBook on value-added tax. Find out more about VAT rates, registration of taxable persons, communication with local tax authorities, compliance and VAT return filing, VAT

2023 Transfer Pricing Overview for Slovakia

9 Jan 2023

Transfer pricing is a topic discussed with increasing frequency not only in the world, but also in Slovakia, where the amount of tax inspections mainly in the given field rises on a yearly basis. The importance of preparing the transfer pricing documentation in Slovakia has increased also in regards to the Slovak legislation, which applies

The most important legislative changes in Slovakia as of 2021 | eBook

9 Sep 2021

Are you wondering about the most significant changes in the Slovak legislation with the arrival of 2018?

Employee benefits in Slovakia in terms of taxes | eBook

7 Oct 2020

Employee benefits are specific form of motivation, whether from the beginning as an attractive part of the job offer advertised by the company or as long-term benefits provided to employees. Under the term benefits, we can imagine various forms of educational and leisure activities, refreshments at the workplace (non-monetary benefits), but also the 13th salary

What will the Amendment to the Income Tax Act bring to individuals from 2021 in Slovakia? | eBook

16 Sep 2020

The Government of the Slovak Republic approved the Amendment to the Income Tax Act at the end of August. One of the planned changes valid from 2021 is the introduction of the so-called CFC (Controlled foreign corporation) rules for individuals to prevent the outflow of tax revenue abroad. This is another step to prevent tax

Coronavirus from the perspective of Slovak labour law | eBook

11 Mar 2020

In the last couple of days, the spread of the COVID-19 epidemic (or in infectious coronavirus disease) has become an important topic in countries where it occurs. The complications it causes reach far beyond health-related issues, as it highly affects the local business environment and gives a new perspective on employment relations.