A practical guide to trade licences, self-employment and business in Czechia

Online procedure

How to set up a trade licence online

No need to visit an office — manage it all from your phone or computer via the Trade Licensing Portal (rzp.gov.cz) and save 20 % on the fee at the same time.

~20 minutes 800 Kč no office visit
I'd rather go to the office in person

What you will need

  • An electronic identity credential — bank identity (BankID), the eGovernment Mobile Key, NIA ID or eObčanka (electronic ID card),
  • or a data box (datová schránka), through which you submit the Single Registration Form (JRF) to the office,
  • details of your business activity and business address (sídlo),
  • for a craft trade, regulated trade or permit (concession) trade, documents proving your professional qualification.

Online procedure step by step

  1. Log in with Citizen Identity (Identita občana) at rzp.gov.cz bank identity (BankID), the eGovernment Mobile Key, NIA ID or eObčanka
  2. Open the service "Trade notification or change" (Ohlášení živnosti nebo změny)
  3. Fill in the Single Registration Form (JRF) business activity, business address, personal details
  4. Pay the administrative fee of 800 Kč via the payment gateway — a 20 % discount applies for electronic submission
  5. Submit the filing you will receive the extract and your IČO (business ID) within 5 working days

No need to worry about the data box

After you are registered in the Trade Register, the state will automatically create a data box (datová schránka) for you. Simply set up access to it and keep an eye on it.

Frequently asked questions about online setup

What identity credentials do I need for an online notification?
Bank identity (BankID), the eGovernment Mobile Key, NIA ID or eObčanka will suffice. Alternatively, you can submit the Single Registration Form (JRF) via a data box (datová schránka).
How much does online notification cost?
800 Kč — for electronic submission the 1,000 Kč fee is reduced by 20 %.
Can it also be done via the Citizen Portal (Portál občana)?
Yes, from obcan.portal.gov.cz the system guides you all the way to the RŽP form. It works the same as logging in directly at rzp.gov.cz.

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