A form service cannot authorise documents. Since 17 August 2026, the articles and the deed of incorporation must be a notarial deed or a lawyer-authorised document (Section 57(1) and (3) of the Commercial Code).
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Company formation with a lawyer
Company formation with a lawyer in practice
Until 16 August 2026, founders simply signed the articles of association with certified signatures, and online form services were built on that model. That model has ended. Under Section 57 of the Slovak Commercial Code, a company is now formed by an agreement in the form of a notarial deed or a document authorised by a lawyer. An online form can help you fill in details, but it cannot authorise anything, so you would still need a lawyer or notary.
A lawyer does more than collect signatures. Under Section 1a of the Slovak Act on the Legal Profession, the lawyer drafts the document, verifies the founders' identity, checks that it complies with the law and good morals, and considers whether it could cause harm. We also set up voting ratios, share transfer rules and directors' powers to match how you intend to run the business. The exact price and steps for an s.r.o. are on a separate page.
What we help with
- Initial consultation on how the company should be set up
- Drafting and authorising the articles or deed of incorporation
- Voting, share transfer rules and directors' powers
- General trade licences and, for regulated trades, a review of qualification requirements
- Authorised electronic registration application and objections if registration is refused
Worth knowing
Mandatory form
Both the articles of association and the deed of incorporation must be a notarial deed or a lawyer-authorised document (Section 57(1) and (3) of the Commercial Code). Simplified formation through the state online form (Section 57(4)) is the exception.
Electronic application
The registration application is filed electronically only and must be authorised (Section 44(1) of Act No. 29/2026 Coll.). Once filed, it cannot be supplemented or withdrawn (Section 44(5)).
Lawyer's liability
A lawyer is liable for damage caused in the practice of law and must carry insurance of at least EUR 100,000 (Section 27 of the Act on the Legal Profession).
Price for an s.r.o.
Our fee for forming an s.r.o. is EUR 300 excluding VAT. The EUR 220 court fee for registration is paid separately.
Common questions
- On the day of authorisation the lawyer lodges it in the Central Register of Authorisations kept by the Slovak Bar Association. Its existence and content can therefore be proved at any time later.
- The registry court registers the company within 2 working days of receiving the application (Section 58 of Act No. 29/2026 Coll.). As we prepare the documents in advance, the company is usually registered within a week of signing at our office.
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This page is for general information, reflects Slovak law at the time of writing and is not a substitute for advice on your particular matter.