When registering for VAT in Slovakia, the Slovak tax authority requires supporting documentation to confirm that your business is genuine, operational, and legally established.

This guide explains the most commonly requested VAT registration documents and why they may be needed.

1. Company Establishment / Certificate of Incorporation

What it is:

The official document confirming the legal formation of your company.

Examples may include:

• Company Register extract
• Certificate of Incorporation
• Business Register extract.

Why it’s needed:

The Slovak tax authority must verify that your company legally exists.

How to get a new copy:

Updated company extracts can normally be obtained from your national Company Register or government business portal.

⚠️ Most documents should generally be issued within the last 6 months.

2. VAT Certificate

What it is:

A document confirming VAT registration in your home country (if applicable).

Why it’s needed:

This demonstrates that your company is already operating within the VAT system in another jurisdiction.

How to get a new copy:

Request a current VAT certificate from your local tax authority or online tax portal.

3. Tax Identification Certificate (if applicable)

What it is:

A certificate showing your domestic tax identification number.

Why it’s needed:

The Slovak tax authority may request proof that your company is properly registered for taxation in its home country.

How to get a new copy:

Request an updated certificate from your local tax authority.

4. Articles of Association

What it is:

The legal document describing your company structure and management.

Why it’s needed:

The Slovak tax authority may require confirmation regarding company ownership and directors.

How to get a new copy:

You may obtain this from:

• your Company Register
• formation agent
• or legal advisor.

5. Company Bank Statement

What it is:

A recent company bank statement showing:

• bank details
• company account name
• IBAN/SWIFT
• and account activity.

Why it’s needed:

This helps confirm that your company operates an active business bank account.

⚠️ The account shown does not need to be the same account later used for VAT payments.

How to get a new copy:

Download a recent official PDF statement from your online banking or request one from your bank.

6. Director’s ID or Passport

What it is:

A valid government-issued passport or ID card for company directors.

Why it’s needed:

The Slovak tax authority may require director identity verification.

How to get a new copy:

Ensure passports or IDs are valid and not expired.

7. Additional Information You MAY Be Asked to Supply

Depending on the nature of your business, the Slovak tax authority may request:

• proof of Slovak business activity
• ecommerce marketplace information
• warehouse/storage agreements
• customer or supplier invoices
• import/export documentation
• transport documents
• or supply chain explanations.

⚠️ Additional requests are common for ecommerce and cross-border trading businesses.

✅ Quick Checklist

📌 Documents should normally be issued within the last 6 months.

📌 Documents must be clear and fully readable.

📌 PDF scans are preferred over photographs.

📌 If translations are required, hellotax will inform you.

📌 Providing accurate documentation promptly helps avoid delays during the VAT registration process.

🤝 If you are unsure which documents are required, please contact your hellotax Registration Assistant for support.