Start a Startup in Czechia
Czechia's Fast Track Visa is built around partnership with an approved incubator or accelerator — the endorsement is the real gate, not the paperwork.
BIZ TRP confirms what your case actually needs before you commit to anything.
At a glance
- Entity
- s.r.o.
- Capital
- CZK 1 — symbolic minimum
- Remote formation
- Partial — A notarial deed, via a local Power of Attorney
- Corporate tax
- 21% — raised from 19%, 2024
- VAT
- 21% — 12% reduced rate
- Registration time
- Route-dependent
Fast Track Visa
- Who it's for
- Non-EU founders setting up an innovative company with an approved Czech incubator or accelerator
- Duration
- Residence permit terms tied to your accelerator partnership — confirm current validity before applying
- Approval via
- A qualified Czech incubator or accelerator partner
Startup visa requirements
- Qualified partner (incubator or accelerator) endorsement
- Proof of innovation and business viability
Registration process
Choose a legal entity
The most common structure is the s.r.o. (Společnost s ručením omezeným), a private limited liability company.
Prepare founding documents
Draft the Memorandum of Association (single founder) or Articles of Association (multiple founders).
Deposit share capital
A symbolic CZK 1 minimum, deposited into a Czech bank account before registration.
Register the company
Submit documents to the Czech Commercial Register via a notary or court — you'll receive an Identification Number (IČO).
Apply for the Fast Track Visa
Requires endorsement from a qualified Czech incubator or accelerator, plus proof of innovation and viability.
What it costs
Government fees
- Share capital
- CZK 1 — symbolic minimum; realistic capital expected in practice
- Registration fee
- Route-dependent — depends on notary vs. court route
BIZ TRP fees
- Route confirmation & application support
- Ask us for a quote — from €120/hour
Why Czechia
- Fast Track Visa — a dedicated residence path backed by Czech accelerators.
- Low cost of operations — office space, salaries, and services well below Western Europe.
- Highly skilled talent — a strong engineering, IT, and scientific education system.
- Strategic location — central Europe, easy access to Germany, Austria, Poland, and Slovakia.
- Growing ecosystem — Prague, Brno, and Ostrava, with incubators, VCs, and events.
- Government support — funding via CzechInvest, TAČR, and the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
- EU membership benefits — access to EU funding, markets, and regulatory frameworks.
Ready to start your company in Czechia?
BIZ TRP confirms the real requirements for your Czechia startup — company formation and visa, together.
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