Entrepreneur Registration

On the CRPS website, check whether your desired business name is available. The search is free and available online.

A copy of your ID card or passport is required. For foreign citizens: certified translation of passport. Additionally, prepare details about the business activity and registered address.

Since 2026 the application is submitted electronically via the IRMS portal (previously eFirma) or in person at the CRPS office (form PS-01a). Electronic registration is faster and simpler.

CRPS processes the application and assigns a TIN automatically. Processing time: up to 4 business days. After registration you receive a decision.

With the registration decision, open a business account at a bank of your choice. You need the decision, personal document and stamp (if obtained).

If your turnover does not exceed €30,000 a year (threshold since 1 Jan 2025, Art. 49 of the Personal Income Tax Law), you can apply for lump-sum taxation (ZPO form) — a new entrepreneur within 5 days of registration, otherwise by the end of January of the year for which the tax is assessed. Lump-sum taxpayers pay a fixed monthly amount without keeping accounting books. Lump-sum taxation is not available for excluded activities (lawyers, accountants, consultants, trade, hospitality etc.) or for VAT-registered entrepreneurs.

Since 1 Jan 2021 every invoice of a fiscalisation obligor — cash and non-cash — is signed electronically and sent in real time to the Tax Administration through the fiscal service (SEP portal), which returns the JIKR invoice code. You need software and an e-signature certificate, not a special "fiscal device"; business premises are registered 24 hours before first use (Law on Fiscalisation in the Sale of Products and Services, Art. 12 and 14).