Editing Czechia/Work/Freelance

{{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 Certificate''' (''Živnostenský list'').

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

* your [[Czechia/Immigration|registration]] receipt (that you've got when you [[Czechia/Immigration|registered your arrival at the police]])
* travel document (ID or passport)
* 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

== 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 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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 {{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'').
+The simplest way to start working '''self-employed / as a freelancer''' in Czechia is to get a '''Trade Certificate''' (''Živnostenský list'').
-== Counselling services ==
+== What do I need to get a Trade Certificate (''Živnostenský list'')? ==
-Instead of figuring out on your own what you need, you can also book a licensing service:
+* your [[Czechia/Immigration|registration]] receipt (that you've got when you [[Czechia/Immigration|registered your arrival at the police]])
+* travel document (ID or passport)
-* [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.
+* go there during its opening hours and bring the things mentioned above
 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.