Why and how to stay in Slovakia?

Slovakia today seems to be a “more challenging environment” for active Slovaks. But sometimes it is unfairly so. Even at our conference last year Slovakia or Abroad conference, we were able to see that Slovakia still offers many legal, practical and tax advantages compared to other countries. They are just not known or forgotten. We […]
When is tax optimisation already a criminal offence?

Tax optimization is a significant aspect of the Slovak business environment. It does not apply exclusively to larger business groups that utilize corporate reorganizations, foreign jurisdictions, or extensive cooperation models based on the exclusion of employment relationships ( the so-called “Švarc system”). To a significant extent, if not to a greater one, tax optimization is […]
Protection of property and business – Slovakia or abroad?

A conference for those who want to be prepared. It is intended not only for entrepreneurs, but also for all economically active people with a net worth of EUR 100,000 or more who want to navigate the challenges of our time. Diversification is not only a topic in investing, but also a key tool for […]
Sale and purchase of companies

The sale of a company or the entry of an investor is often a key milestone in the lives of business owners and founders. Despite years of experience in the operations and day-to-day management of a business, many seasoned business owners do not have the practical experience or information they need to prepare for the […]
How to tax crypto in Slovakia and abroad. Regulation of crypto in investment platforms.

Not only the MiCA regulation, which will be effective for individual cryptoasset market players gradually from the summer of 2024 and with a transition period until the summer of 2026, but also a number of other legislative ventures adopted recently are creating a completely new and interesting regulatory and tax infrastructure alongside the already existing […]
Schwarz system

The issue of the so-called “shvarc system” (i.e. the “employment” of freelancers/contractors) is a topic that has been a part of the Slovak business environment for decades. The main motive for the preference of contractors over employees is the obvious tax advantages. On the other hand, such an arrangement brings several challenges. These are mainly […]
Real Estate – Taxes and Financing

Both small and larger Slovak or foreign investment funds investing in real estate enjoy constant high attention among Slovaks. However, in addition to setting up fund structures, managers and real estate entrepreneurs also use various other regulatory regimes to raise capital. These include bond financing, crowdfunding, promissory notes or conventional bank financing. Alternative real estate-related […]
Employee Stock and Option Plan (ESOP) in Slovak companies

Employee stock option plans (ESOPs) have become standard in Slovak companies in recent years. And not only in start-ups, but also in larger and profitable companies. Since the low unemployment rate and the related labour market situation have intensified the struggle for top people on the market, offering shares in the company is so often […]
Tax and legal optimization for digital / IT companies (28.11. and 29.11.2022)

We advise a large number of Slovak start-ups and existing digital and IT companies in the areas of law, tax and accounting. We have a relatively intimate knowledge of the related realities of this segment. Whether it is the topic of tax and tax optimization, “employing freelancers”, investor entry, establishing a holding company, automated accounting, […]