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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Register as a freelancer in Czechia}} | {{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''). | + | 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 == |
| − | * your [[Czechia/Immigration|registration]] receipt (that you've got when you [[Czechia/Immigration|registered your arrival at the police]]) | + | Instead of figuring out on your own what you need, you can also book a licensing service: |
| − | * 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 | * 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 | ||
| + | |||
| + | 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? == | ||
| − | * [ | + | * [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. | 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 15:49, 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]
- if you have lived for more than 3 months in Czechia:
- your registration receipt (that you've got when you registered your arrival at the police), proving the length of your stay.
- if not: a police clearance certificate, in Czech or a 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 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 certified translation of it
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.