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The simplest way to start working '''self-employed / as a freelancer''' in Czechia is to get a '''''Živnostenský list'''''.
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The simplest way to start working '''self-employed / as a freelancer''' in Czechia is to get a '''Trade License''' / '''Trade Certificate''' (''Živnostenský list'').
  
== What do I need to get a ''Živnostenský list''? ==
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== Counselling services ==
  
* your [[Czechia/Immigration|registration]] receipt (that you've got when you [[Czechia/Immigration|registered your arrival at the police]])
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Instead of figuring out on your own what you need, you can also book a licensing service:
* travel document (ID or passport)
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* [https://tradelicense.cz/register_a_czech_trade_license_in_3_days.html TradeLicense.cz]
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== Types of Trade Licenses ==
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You have to select a license type, describing your business. Here's a list of [https://tradelicense.cz/unqualified_trades_annex_4_for_czech_tradelicense.html trade license types].
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== What do I need to get a Trade License (''Živnostenský list'')? ==
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* if you have lived for more than 3 months in Czechia:
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** your [[Czechia/Immigration|registration]] receipt (that you've got when you [[Czechia/Immigration|registered your arrival at the police]]), proving the length of your stay.
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** if not: a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Police_certificate police clearance certificate], in Czech or a [[Czechia/Translators|certified translation]] of it.
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* travel document (ID or passport), make a copy of it
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* your former address abroad
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* proof of residence in Czechia
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** rental contact (in Czech, or a [[Czechia/Translators|certified translation]] of it)
 
* confirmation of your landlord that you are allowed to run your business from your home / office
 
* confirmation of your landlord that you are allowed to run your business from your home / office
 
** must be in Czech language, or a [[Czechia/Translators|certified translation]] of it
 
** must be in Czech language, or a [[Czechia/Translators|certified translation]] of it
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A detailed list is provided by [https://www.tradelicense.cz/what_you_need_to_register_a_trade_license.html TradeLicense.cz].
  
 
== Where do I go? ==
 
== Where do I go? ==
  
* Find [https://www.statnisprava.cz/rstsp/ciselniky.nsf/i/d0056 here] the '''Trade department (''Živnostenský odbor'')''' of your location
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* [https://www.statnisprava.cz/rstsp/ciselniky.nsf/i/d0056 Find here] the '''Trade department (''Živnostenský odbor'')''' of your location
* go there during its opening hours and bring the things mentioned above
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* Go there during its opening hours and bring the things mentioned above. You don't need an appointment, only pick a waiting number and wait.
  
You can also apply for a Czech [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VAT_identification_number VAT ID]. If you need one for doing business with customers abroad (suitable for [https://www.avalara.com/vatlive/en/eu-vat-rules/eu-vat-returns/reverse-charge-on-eu-vat.html Reverse charge], you need to specify that.
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You can also apply for a Czech [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VAT_identification_number VAT ID]. If you need one for doing business with customers abroad (suitable for [https://www.avalara.com/vatlive/en/eu-vat-rules/eu-vat-returns/reverse-charge-on-eu-vat.html Reverse charge]), you need to specify that.

Latest revision as of 14:49, 13 August 2020

The simplest way to start working self-employed / as a freelancer in Czechia is to get a Trade License / Trade Certificate (Živnostenský list).

Counselling services[edit]

Instead of figuring out on your own what you need, you can also book a licensing service:

Types of Trade Licenses[edit]

You have to select a license type, describing your business. Here's a list of trade license types.

What do I need to get a Trade License (Živnostenský list)?[edit]

A detailed list is provided by TradeLicense.cz.

Where do I go?[edit]

  • Find here the Trade department (Živnostenský odbor) of your location
  • Go there during its opening hours and bring the things mentioned above. You don't need an appointment, only pick a waiting number and wait.

You can also apply for a Czech VAT ID. If you need one for doing business with customers abroad (suitable for Reverse charge), you need to specify that.