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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Register as a freelancer in Czechia}}
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 ==

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

* [https://tradelicense.cz/register_a_czech_trade_license_in_3_days.html TradeLicense.cz]

== Types of Trade Licenses ==

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].

== What do I need to get a Trade License (''Živnostenský list'')? ==

* if you have lived for more than 3 months in Czechia:
** 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.
** if not: a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Police_certificate police clearance certificate], in Czech or a [[Czechia/Translators|certified translation]] of it.
* travel document (ID or passport), make a copy of it
* your former address abroad
* proof of residence in Czechia
** 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
** must be in Czech language, or a [[Czechia/Translators|certified translation]] of it

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? ==

* [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. 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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	* 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.		* 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.	+	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.