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Home/Guides/Business & Trade/Getting a Trade License (Živnosť) in Slovakia
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Getting a Trade License (Živnosť) in Slovakia

Everything you need to know about registering as a sole trader in Slovakia.

# Getting a Trade License (Živnosť) in Slovakia


A živnosť is the most common form of self-employment in Slovakia.


Types


  • Free trades: No qualifications needed
  • Craft trades: Require vocational training
  • Bound trades: Require specific licenses

  • Registration


    Visit the Trade Licensing Office (Živnostenský úrad). Fee: €0 for free trades, €7.50 for craft trades.

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