Open a Czech company from the USA

Yes. US citizens and US-resident individuals can be shareholders and directors of a Czech s.r.o. Czech law imposes no restrictions based on nationality for non-EU citizens. The entire formation process is handled remotely via a notarised and apostilled power of attorney.

Yes. The Czech Republic and the United States have a bilateral income tax treaty (the 1993 Convention). It covers withholding taxes on dividends, interest and royalties, and provides for exchange of information. US citizens and residents should be aware that the US taxes its citizens and residents on worldwide income — a Czech company will likely have US tax reporting obligations. We strongly recommend consulting a US CPA or international tax attorney before proceeding.

US persons who own 10% or more of a foreign corporation may have obligations including: IRS Form 5471 (information return for controlled foreign corporations), FBAR (FinCEN 114, for foreign bank accounts over USD 10,000), and potentially FATCA reporting. These are US-side obligations — we help you understand the Czech side; you need a US tax professional for the US side.

You sign the power of attorney before a US notary public. The US notarial deed is then apostilled by the relevant state authority (Secretary of State in most US states) under the Hague Apostille Convention, which the USA joined in 1981. We provide the PoA template and apostille instructions.

CZK 1 — one Czech crown (≈ 0 € indicative). The Czech Republic has no minimum capital requirement in practice. We recommend a small amount for bank credibility.

Czech corporate income tax (CIT): 21% on net annual profit. Dividends paid to US shareholders attract 15% Czech withholding tax — the CZ–US tax treaty may modify this rate depending on the ownership level. VAT: 21% standard / 12% reduced; mandatory registration above 2 000 000 Kč (≈ 80,650 € indicative) turnover. Source: Finanční správa.

Yes. A Czech s.r.o. with a Czech IČO and EU VAT number (DIČ) can register as an Amazon EU seller, enrol in EU OSS for cross-border VAT, and operate pan-EU FBA. This is a viable EU entry point for US-based e-commerce businesses.

Yes, but it can be more complex. Czech banks are subject to FATCA compliance and will request a W-9 or W-8BEN from US persons. Some banks are more accommodating than others for US clients. We guide you through the bank selection and onboarding process for your situation.

After the notarial deed is executed and filed, the Czech Commercial Register typically processes applications in 5–15 business days. A ready-made s.r.o. is available immediately if speed is critical.