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.

The terminology may vary depending on the jurisdiction and may also be known as:

• Company Constitution
• Incorporation Documents
• Memorandum and Articles of Association

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
• Legal advisor

5. Company Bank Statement

What it is

A recent company bank statement showing:

• Bank details
• Company account name
• IBAN/SWIFT
• Account activity

Why it's needed

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

⚠️ The bank account should be held in the company's name or clearly linked to the business entity.

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.

📌 If a passport is not available, a national ID card or equivalent government-issued identification may be accepted.

7. Translation Requirements

Do my documents need to be translated?

Yes.

The Slovak Tax Authority requires company documents submitted as part of the VAT registration process to be translated into the required local language.

This requirement typically applies to documents such as:

• Company Registration Certificates
• VAT Certificates
• Tax Certificates
• Articles of Association
• Powers of Attorney
• Other supporting company documents

⚠️ Translation requirements can significantly affect registration timelines, so we recommend preparing documents as early as possible.

Your Registration Assistant will confirm which documents require translation and whether any certification requirements apply.

8. 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
• Supply chain explanations
• Stock movement records
• Proof of intent to trade

⚠️ 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.

📌 Company documents may need to be translated before submission.

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

🤝 Need Help?

If you are unsure which documents are required for your Slovak VAT registration, please contact your hellotax Registration Assistant.

Our team will be happy to explain the requirements applicable to your specific registration and guide you through the document collection process.

One thing I'd clarify with the accountant before publishing: Slovakia normally requires documents in Slovak, not Czech. If they've specifically written "translated into Czech", I'd verify that isn't a typo before updating all client-facing documentation.