What is a ready-made company and when is it worth buying one?
A ready-made company is an already established business created exclusively for resale. Such a company has no business history or liabilities, and its registered capital has been fully paid up.
The main advantage is that it is immediately ready for business. While establishing a new company can take days or even weeks, purchasing a ready-made company allows you to start doing business practically immediately.
This model is particularly appreciated by entrepreneurs who:
- need a company quickly (e.g., for a contract)
- do not want to deal with administration
- want to minimize the risks associated with setting up a company
A ready-made company is an ideal solution for a fast and secure entry into business.
Advantages of buying a ready-made company compared with setting up a limited liability company
Are you deciding between establishing a new company and purchasing an existing one? The main difference lies in the time and convenience involved.
When purchasing a ready-made company:
You do not have to deal with setting up the company or the associated administration
The company is already registered in the Commercial Register
It has an assigned company identification number and often business licenses as well
You can start doing business immediately
By contrast, when establishing a new company, you must go through the entire process—from the notary to the authorities. A ready-made solution is therefore suitable for those who want to do business without delays and complications.
How the transfer of a ready-made company works step by step
The company transfer process is actually very fast and straightforward.
- 1 You fill out the inquiry form.
- 2 We will then send you the current list of companies available for sale.
- 3 You choose a specific company and, if applicable, additional services (e.g., expanding the Standard service package, obtaining additional business licenses, or amending the articles of association).
- 4 We will prepare all the documentation required to transfer the company.
- 5 You sign the documents on your side at a Czech POINT office or before a notary and then deliver them to us (by post or courier service).
- 6 We will arrange for the documents to be signed on our side and prepare the application to register the changes in the Commercial Register.
- 7 We will submit the application to register the changes to the Municipal Court in Prague.
- 8 The changes will then be entered in the Commercial Register.
Once the process is complete, we will provide you with an up-to-date extract and the company’s complete documentation.
How quickly you can start doing business with a ready-made company
One of the main reasons entrepreneurs purchase ready-made companies is speed.
The company is already prepared:
- has a company registration number
- is registered in the Commercial Register
- has completed the basic formalities
After the transfer, you can start doing business practically immediately.
This is a crucial advantage, for example, when:
- participation in a tender procedure
- concluding contracts
- a fast project launch
A shelf company with no history – what does it mean
One of the most important concepts is a “company with no history.”
This means that the company:
has never conducted business
has no liabilities
has no accounting transactions
Such a company is “clean” and ready to use.
For the buyer, this means minimal risk and maximum transparency.
Who is buying a shelf company ideal for
A ready-made company is not only for large entrepreneurs. It is used by:
aspiring entrepreneurs
freelancers switching to an LLC
companies expanding their business
investors
It is especially beneficial for those who want to save time and avoid administration.
Why buy a shelf company from us
If you are considering buying a ready-made company, you are probably looking primarily for speed, simplicity, and a fair price.
These are the three pillars on which we build our services—we offer a complete company transfer in Prague at one of the most competitive prices on the market.
Transparent pricing with no hidden fees
With us, you know exactly how much you will pay. No additional costs, no unpleasant surprises.
- CZK 9,000 for a ready-made company, including a basic trade license
- CZK 2,000 for the company’s registered office (Minimum package for 1 year)
- CZK 2,000 court fee for registering changes in the Commercial Register
Total price: CZK 13,000 all-inclusive
This price includes the complete transfer of the company, including all key steps.
You can find additional services for the sale of ready-made companies in the PRICES section.
Complete service with no hassle
We will take care of the entire process from start to finish. You do not have to deal with communication with the authorities or complicated administration.
As part of the service, we will arrange:
transfer of 100% of the ownership interest
preparation of all contractual documentation
change of director and shareholder
registration of changes in the Commercial Register
trade license
provision of the company’s registered office
This allows you to focus solely on your business.
Speed of the entire process
Thanks to our experience and streamlined processes, the company transfer proceeds very quickly. In most cases, you can have a company ready for business within a few days.
Security guarantee
The companies on offer are:
no business history
no liabilities
with fully paid-up share capital
This gives you certainty that you are buying a “clean” company without risks.
Summary
With us, you get:
- a standard virtual registered office in Prague,
- a simple and transparent service with no subscription fees,
- the option to register the company's registered office,
- basic mail receipt without active mail handling.
For CZK 13,000, you get a fully prepared company, including a registered office and all changes in the Commercial Register
(if the articles of association need to be changed, an extra fee will be charged according to the notary’s rates, usually CZK 5,000–7,000).
Our sale of a ready-made company includes:
Legal transfer of the ownership interest in the company
- transfer of the entire business share (100%) to the new owner
- preparation of the transfer agreement and related documents
- arranging a general meeting in connection with the change of shareholder
Changes in the company’s management
- removal of the current managing director and appointment of a new one
Commercial Register (Municipal Court in Prague)
- preparation of an application to register changes in the Commercial Register
- filing the application with the court and arranging the actual registration
- court fees (CZK 2,000 stamp duty) included in the price
Notarial acts and certification
- verification of signatures and required documents
Business licenses and authorities
- notification or transfer of unregulated trades
- payment of administrative fees at the Trade Licensing Office (CZK 1,000 stamp duty)
- registration of the company for income tax with the tax office
Registered office
- registered office for the company from the available addresses within the Minimum package at a price of CZK 2,000 per year
- change of registered office to an address from our list for CZK 2,000 per year within the Minimum package
(with an additional charge if a more expensive option or package is selected according to our price list)
Other standard components of the sale
- fully paid-up share capital of the company
- handover of all corporate documentation