<h2>Introduction: How to Suspend or Close a Sole Proprietorship (živnosť) in Slovakia</h2>
<p>If a sole proprietor <i>(Slovak: živnostník)</i> in Slovakia temporarily stops their business activities or decides to end their business, they have two options: <b>suspend</b> or <b>fully close the Sole Proprietorship.</b> These procedures are not the same and have different consequences.</p>
<p><b>Suspension of activity</b>&nbsp;is a temporary measure. The entrepreneur keeps their registration but is relieved from most obligations: there is no need to pay insurance contributions, submit reports, or maintain accounting. At the same time, the Sole Proprietorship can be easily and quickly resumed.</p>
<p><b>Closing the Sole Proprietorship</b>&nbsp;is the final termination of business activity. In this case, the license number is canceled, and reopening the business will require going through the entire procedure again. This is relevant if you are leaving Slovakia or definitely do not plan to return to entrepreneurship.</p>
<p>In the following sections, we will discuss in detail how to suspend or close a Sole Proprietorship, and what to pay attention to in each case.</p>

<h2>Suspension of Activity for Sole Proprietors in Slovakia</h2>
<p style="margin-bottom: 5px;">You can apply for a suspension through a request submitted:</p>
<ul style="margin-top: 7px;">
<li>online through the slovensko.sk portal (electronic signature and eID required),</li>
<li>in person at the business office <i>(Slovak: Živnostenský úrad),</i></li>
<li>or through an authorized representative (via power of attorney, <a href="/en/sluzby/zmena-zivnosti" target="_blank">for example, by using OkiDoki's services).</a></li>
</ul>
<p><b>The minimum suspension period is 1 month,</b> and the maximum is <b>3 years.</b> After this period, if the activity is not resumed, the Sole Proprietorship is automatically restored, and all obligations are reinstated.</p>
<p>It is very important to <b>notify your health and social insurance</b> companies about the suspension. Otherwise, contributions may continue to accrue even if no business activities are being carried out.</p>
<p>We recommend submitting official notifications to the insurance companies.</p>

<h2>Resuming Activity After a Suspension of Sole Proprietorship</h2>
<p style="margin-bottom: 5px;">If you decide to resume business activities after a suspension, you must officially <b>submit a resumption request.</b> This can be done:</p>
<ul style="margin-top: 7px;">
<li>through the slovensko.sk portal (with eID and an electronic signature),</li>
<li>in person at the business office <i>(Slovak: Živnostenský úrad),</i></li>
<li>or through a representative via power of attorney <a href="/en/sluzby/zmena-zivnosti" target="_blank">(for example, by using OkiDoki's services).</a></li>
</ul>
<p>The request takes effect from the specified date—you can choose any upcoming date from which you want to return to work. Once the activity resumes, the entrepreneur is again <b>obligated to pay contributions.</b></p>

<h2>Full Closure of a Sole Proprietorship in Slovakia: Documents, Deadlines, Notifications</h2>
<p style="margin-bottom: 5px;">If you decide to completely stop your entrepreneurial activity in Slovakia, you need to submit a <b>termination request</b> <i>(Slovak: zrušenie živnosti).</i> This can be done:</p>
<ul style="margin-top: 7px;">
<li>through the slovensko.sk portal (with eID and an electronic signature),</li>
<li>in person at the business office <i>(Slovak: Živnostenský úrad),</i></li>
<li>or through a representative via power of attorney or through a representative <a href="/en/sluzby/zmena-zivnosti" target="_blank">(for example, by using OkiDoki's services).</a></li>
</ul>
<p>The request can be submitted <b>for a specific date</b>—you can choose for the Sole Proprietorship to end immediately or in the future, for example, in a week or a month. This is convenient if you need to complete settlements or resolve legal and tax issues.</p>
<p>It is also <b>recommended to notify the insurance funds about the termination of activities</b> to avoid further contributions after closing the Sole Proprietorship. We can help with this as well— we will handle all notifications for you.</p>

<h2>Do You Need to Submit a Tax Declaration When Closing a Sole Proprietorship?</h2>
<p>Yes, <b>filing a tax declaration is mandatory,</b> even if you close the Sole Proprietorship during the year. The declaration will reflect all income and expenses from the beginning of the year until the date of business termination.</p>

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Step-by-step guide to suspending or closing a sole proprietorship in Slovakia: notifications, insurance, taxes, reporting.

How to Suspend or Close a Sole Proprietorship in Slovakia