In-person procedure
How to register a trade licence in person at the office
The classic route with assurance — an official will check or complete the form with you. The notification is accepted by any municipal trade licensing office (živnostenský úřad) in the Czech Republic.
1 000 Kč
an official helps with the JRF
any office
What to bring with you
- Identity card (občanský průkaz),
- a completed Single Registration Form (Jednotný registrační formulář, JRF) (or you can fill it in on the spot),
- 1 000 Kč for the fee (in cash or by card),
- for a craft, regulated (vázaná) or concession (koncesovaná) trade, documents proving your professional qualification,
- if the business address (sídlo) is to be different from your place of residence, a document proving the right to use the premises.
Step-by-step procedure at the office
- Find any municipal trade licensing office you are not tied to your place of residence → detail
- Bring your identity card and documents
- On the spot, fill in (or bring) the Single Registration Form (JRF)
- Pay the administrative fee of 1 000 Kč in cash or by card
- The office registers you and issues an extract with your IČO (business ID) within 5 working days
Find the nearest trade licensing office
Choose an office by region and town, or let the site find the one nearest to you.
Frequently asked questions about in-person notification
Do I have to go to the office in my place of residence?
No. The notification is accepted by any municipal trade licensing office (the office of a municipality with extended powers) anywhere in the Czech Republic.
How long does it take on the spot?
The filing itself is a matter of moments. The office issues the extract with your IČO (business ID) within 5 working days, but the trade authorisation arises as of the day of notification.
Can I pay by card?
Yes. Since 1 January 2025 revenue stamps (kolky) no longer apply — you pay the fee in cash or by card at the office.