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

Temporary protection

Trade Licence for Ukrainians with Temporary Protection

Holders of temporary protection may run a business in the Czech Republic as a self-employed person (OSVČ). The procedure is similar to the standard notification, with a few specifics.

business permitted verify the current regime

What you need

  • Visa / document confirming temporary protection,
  • identity document (passport),
  • good standing (no criminal record) is demonstrated in the same way as for other foreign nationals,
  • for craft, regulated, or permit (concession) trades, documents proving professional qualification.

Verify the current conditions

The temporary protection regime changes on an ongoing basis (extensions, conditions). Before filing your notification, verify the current rules at an OAMP office or at an advice centre for foreign nationals.

Step-by-step procedure

  1. Verify the validity of your temporary protection and the conditions for doing business OAMP / advice centre for foreign nationals
  2. Prepare your identity document and proof of good standing (no criminal record)
  3. Choose the type of trade and the field of activity → detail
  4. Fill in the Single Registration Form (JRF) and file the notification at the trade licensing office (živnostenský úřad) → detail
  5. Once the extract is issued, deal with ČSSZ (Czech Social Security Administration) and health insurance → detail

Frequently asked questions

Can I start doing business straight away with temporary protection?
Temporary protection allows you to do business. As the regime is subject to change, verify the current conditions with OAMP before filing your notification.
Do I pay social and health insurance?
Yes, like any self-employed person (OSVČ). After setting up, you notify ČSSZ and your health insurance company that you are commencing activity, and you pay monthly advance payments.