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Founding a limited liability company (d.o.o.)

A limited liability company: the owners are not liable for the company's obligations with their personal assets. Founding can be simple (SPOT portal or SPOT point, free of charge) or more complex (at a notary).

  1. before founding

    At least 7,500 euros, each initial contribution at least 50 euros. A contribution can be in cash or in kind (movable property, real estate, rights).

    Source: SPOT portal · checked 14 Nov 2026 · ask Piko
  2. before founding

    Simple method: all contributions in cash before the application is filed, standard articles of association or founding act, and for a single-member d.o.o. an electronic book of resolutions. Otherwise the more complex method at a notary (notary fee).

    Source: SPOT portal · checked 14 Nov 2026 · ask Piko
  3. before founding

    The name contains an element that individualises the company, an indication of the activity and the abbreviation "d.o.o.". Check the name in the AJPES business register.

    Source: SPOT portal · checked 14 Nov 2026 · ask Piko
  4. at founding

    Signed by all members (at most 50). If concluded on a special form, the signatures must be certified. With contributions in kind, the members draw up a report on contributions in kind before filing.

    Source: SPOT portal · checked 14 Nov 2026 · ask Piko
  5. at founding

    Advisors at SPOT registration points can draft simpler agreements; more complex ones (several members, special relationships) go to specialists.

  6. founding day

    For a company, the entry date cannot be proposed. The procedure via the SPOT portal or a SPOT point is free of charge.

    Source: SPOT portal · checked 14 Nov 2026 · ask Piko
  7. immediately, at the latest 8 days after entry

    Business premises, business units and accounts abroad, equity investments, related persons, who keeps the books.

    Source: Financial Administration (FURS) · checked 14 Nov 2026 · ask Piko
  8. after founding

    The procedure and deadlines are described on the SPOT portal.

    Source: SPOT portal · checked 14 Nov 2026 · ask Piko
  9. always

    All companies, including small ones, keep their books using double-entry bookkeeping.

    Source: SPOT portal · checked 14 Nov 2026 · ask Piko