A practical guide to trade licences, self-employment and business in Czechia
2026 catalogue

Catalogue of trade licences

An overview of all types of trade licence in the Czech Republic. Pick a category or search for a specific field — for each you'll find a description of the activity, the conditions, and examples.

4 types of trade licence
In brief

Every business activity falls into one of four trade-licence categories. They differ mainly in what qualification and authorisation the authority requires of you. Find your field — you'll see the conditions and examples.

  • Unqualified = the least restricted
  • Craft = vocational certificate
  • Regulated = qualification
  • Licensed = concession
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Types of trade licence

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Unqualified trade 80 fields

Requires no professional qualification — you only need to meet the general conditions. The broadest group of fields.

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Craft trade 41 fields

Conditional on a vocational certificate, a school-leaving diploma in the field, or practical experience.

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Regulated trade 35 fields

Requires a specific professional qualification laid down by law.

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Licensed trade 21 fields

You need a state authorisation — a concession (koncese).

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Not sure where your field belongs?
Most common activities (e-shop, marketing, consulting, IT) fall under the unqualified trade "Production, trade and services not elsewhere classified". Stricter conditions apply to crafts and regulated professions.