Main information
The main role of a Point of Single Contact is to make it easier to start a business, especially in the provision of services, both in the Czech Republic and the entire EU.
A Point of Single Contact accepts and passes on to the appropriate administrative authorities all submissions from entrepreneurs that govern access to activities involving the provision of services, especially:
- registration or notification applications;
- notifications and reports in the area of social security from individuals to the extent stipulated by other legislation;
- notifications regarding the creation of open job positions or their filling;
- notifications and reports from individuals to health insurance companies to the extent stipulated by other legislation;
- submissions related to the recognition of professional qualifications.
A Point of Single Contact can, for example, be used to submit a registration application to a local tax authority pursuant to § 125 of Act No 280/2009 tax regulations.
A Point of Single Contract does not assess whether submissions are complete or materially correct.
This applies to you if
You are an entrepreneur or citizen who intends to start doing business in the provision of services.
When to use this service
You can start using the service at any time.
Service settlement
What you need if you are using this service
No other requirements need to be met to use the service in person or via post.
Where and how to solve this service
Visit one of the 15 Points of Single Contact located at municipal trade licensing offices in regional cities. A list of the points and their addresses can be found at Businessinfo.cz.
How much will you pay
None
Additional information
What is the benefit of this service
The ability to arrange the requisite permissions to perform a regulated profession or activity, free of charge and in one place. The ability to make all submissions related to the provision of services in one place.
If the client comes in person, the form is completed on the spot. The client thus does not have to guess what fields to fill in or to whom the submission should be addressed.
Appeal options
The transfer service cannot be appealed.
Legislation
Sanctions
None
Frequently asked questions
None