Brno is an ideal place for business and investment. Bratislava, Prague and Vienna are within reach, easily accessible by train or bus, and there is even an airport in Brno. There are several universities, a large number of start-ups have arisen and at the same time you can find a number of international companies here. We will recommend you ways of starting a business in Brno.
Getting a Trade Licence
This is a relatively fast process. Contact the Trade Licensing Office, which is also a Point of Single Contact and provides free information needed to start a trade in the Czech Republic (and also anywhere in the EU).
Magistrát města Brna (Brno City Municipality)
Živnostenský úřad města Brna (Trade Licensing Office of Brno City)
Malinovského nám. 3, 601 67 Brno
E-mail: zu@brno.cz
Office hours:
Monday and Wednesday 8:00 – 17:00, Friday 8:00 – 12:00
Tuesday and Thursday 8:00 – 12:00 (only for clients with an electronic reservation)
Setting up a company
Setting up a company in the Czech Republic requires much more time and procedure than establishing a business licence for a physical person. Useful and practical information for setting up a company in the Czech Republic can be found in the Survival Kit to South Moravia – Information Brochure for Foreign Investors and Expatriates. Details on setting up a company and the taxation system in the Czech Republic can also be found on the Czechinvest website.
Opening a branch of a foreign company in Brno
Are you a foreign investor and plan to open a branch of your company in Brno? Do you need basic information about the city? Are you looking for relevant data for your decision? Or do you have any other questions? Feel free to contact us, we will be happy to provide more information, we will advise you and guide you:
Magistrát města Brna (Brno City Municipality)
e-mail: investors@brno.cz