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Register of Public Sector Partners (RPVS)

Register of Public Sector Partners (RPVS) in practice

Anyone expecting more than €100,000 from the Slovak state, a municipality or EU funds needs more than a strong bid. Under Slovak law they must also be entered in the Register of Public Sector Partners (RPVS). The District Court in Žilina keeps the register for the whole of Slovakia and its data are public. Authorities check it themselves, so they cannot ask you for proof of registration. You cannot file on your own, though: an authorised person must do it.

Acting as your authorised person, we check whether the duty applies to you, identify the beneficial owners in your structure and prepare the verification document. We file electronically with the lawyer's qualified electronic signature. This page gives the overview; separate pages cover limited companies, joint stock companies, foreign entities, non-profits, healthcare providers and public procurement in more detail.

What we help with

  • We assess whether and from when the registration duty applies.
  • We identify the beneficial owners in your ownership structure.
  • We draw up the verification document under Section 11 of Act No. 315/2016.
  • We file with the Žilina District Court and deal with any requests it sends.
  • We handle the annual verification and register changes.
  • We represent you in proceedings on a qualified complaint.

Worth knowing

Who counts as a public sector partner

A sole trader or legal entity that receives money or property from public sources, signs a contract under the Slovak Public Procurement Act or provides healthcare paid for by health insurers. Subcontractors with a share above 30% of the contract value are included.

Thresholds of €100,000 and €250,000

A one-off payment above €100,000 triggers the duty, as do recurring payments above €250,000 in total over the life of the contract. Registration must be in place before the contract is signed or the first payment is received.

Only an authorised person can file

Lawyers, notaries, banks, auditors and tax advisers based in Slovakia or another EU state can act as authorised persons. The application is signed with a qualified electronic signature.

Penalties under the Act

Under Section 13 of Act No. 315/2016, the partner can be fined up to €1,000,000 and its statutory officer barred from office for 3 years. The authorised person is jointly liable for such a fine (Section 13(5)).

Common questions

  • The Žilina District Court usually decides within 5 working days of receiving a complete application. Including document preparation, a straightforward limited company usually takes 5 to 10 working days. Foreign entities and complex structures need longer because of apostilles and translations.

  • No. They are two separate registers, and being entered in one does not replace the other.

  • The fee depends on the legal form, the number of beneficial owners and how complex the structure is. Send us your company ID number and contact details and we usually reply with a quote within 1 working day.

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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.