When applying for VAT registration in Slovakia, the Slovak tax authorities may request additional information or supporting documentation before completing your VAT registration.

This can be a normal part of the verification process carried out by the Slovak Financial Administration (Finančná správa) and does not necessarily indicate a problem with your application.

This article explains why additional information may be requested, how you should respond, and the types of documents that may be required.

Why the Slovak Tax Office May Request Extra Information

The Slovak tax authorities may need additional information to verify the company, its activities and the reason for VAT registration in Slovakia.

Additional questions may arise in situations such as:

• Newly incorporated companies
• Foreign companies registering for Slovak VAT
• Applications with incomplete or limited supporting documentation
• Business activities requiring clarification
• Inconsistencies in information provided during registration
• Storage of goods in Slovakia
• Use of fulfilment centres or 3PL warehouses
• E-commerce and marketplace activity
• Cross-border movements of goods
• The reason for the Slovak VAT registration requiring further evidence

These checks allow the authorities to establish the circumstances surrounding the VAT registration.

How You Should Respond

1️⃣ Review the request immediately

Check the request carefully, particularly for any response deadline.

Failure to provide information promptly may delay the VAT registration process.

2️⃣ Forward the request to hellotax

Send the complete request to your hellotax Account Manager or Registration Assistant.

Please include the entire letter, email or document rather than individual pages or extracts.

We will review the request and explain what is required.

3️⃣ Provide complete and accurate information

Provide the requested documents and information as quickly as possible.

Incomplete or inconsistent information can result in further questions and additional delays.

4️⃣ Keep communication organised

Keep correspondence and supporting documents together wherever possible to allow efficient tracking of the request.

Examples of Information the Slovak Tax Authorities May Request

🏢 Business Information

• Description of products or services
• Explanation of business activities
• Reason for VAT registration in Slovakia
• Details of customers and suppliers
• Description of the supply chain
• E-commerce or marketplace activity
• Storage locations
• Cross-border trading arrangements

📄 Company Verification Documents

These may include:

• Certificate of Incorporation or company register extract
• Articles of Association
• Evidence of active trading
• Contracts or invoices
• Website or online store information
• Bank account details
• Proof of registered business address

👤 Director / Legal Representative Information

Depending on the circumstances, information may be requested relating to company directors or authorised representatives, including:

• Passport or national ID
• Contact details
• Proof of address
• Evidence of authority to represent the company

📦 Trading & Logistics Details

The authorities may request evidence such as:

• Expected turnover
• Customer or supplier contracts
• Warehouse agreements
• Fulfilment or logistics agreements
• Evidence of stock movements
• Amazon FBA or 3PL arrangements
• Evidence supporting the requirement for Slovak VAT registration

🛒 For Marketplace Sellers

You may be asked to provide:

• Marketplace account information
• Seller or merchant ID
• Store information
• Product listings
• Evidence of trading activity
• Information showing where inventory is stored
• Details of movements of goods involving Slovakia

Depending on the request, specific document formats, translations, certification or authentication may be required.

What hellotax Will Do

hellotax will:

• Review the request from the Slovak tax authorities
• Explain what information is required
• Help you identify and prepare the necessary documentation
• Assist with preparing the response
• Submit the requested information where permitted

Please note:

Where a request requires extensive additional work, specialist input or additional document preparation, additional service fees may apply depending on the complexity and work required.

Your Responsibilities

You are responsible for:

• Providing requested documents promptly
• Ensuring all information is accurate and current
• Providing complete documentation
• Meeting requests for additional information
• Supplying further clarification where requested

hellotax can support you throughout the process, but registration can only proceed once the Slovak tax authorities are satisfied with the information provided.

Key Takeaways

• Requests for additional information can be a normal part of Slovak VAT registration.
• Forward requests to hellotax immediately.
• Check carefully for response deadlines.
• Provide complete and accurate supporting documentation.
• Requests may relate to business activities, company verification, trading arrangements, storage locations and the reason for VAT registration.
• Responding quickly can help prevent unnecessary registration delays.