<h2>Introduction: Why is the A1 Form Needed?</h2>
If you are a sole proprietor (Slovak: SZČO) and plan to work abroad in any country of the European Union, the European Economic Area, or Switzerland, you will almost certainly need a document called the A1 form. This document protects you from double taxation in terms of social security and confirms that you remain insured in your home country (e.g., Slovakia), even if you are temporarily working in another country.
Without the A1 form, you risk getting into an unpleasant situation: local authorities may require you to register in their social security system, which means additional contributions, fines, and bureaucracy.

<h2>What is the A1 Form in Slovakia and Why Does it Matter to Entrepreneurs?</h2>
The A1 form (official name: Prenosný dokument A1)&nbsp;is a document that confirms you remain insured in the Slovak social security system, even if you are temporarily working in another EU country, EEA, or Switzerland.
In simpler terms, if you are a sole proprietor (Slovak: SZČO) in Slovakia but moved to work in, say, the Czech Republic or Austria, the A1 form shows that you continue paying social contributions in Slovakia and do not need to register in the local system of the other country.

<h2>Who is Eligible to Receive the A1 Form?</h2>
If you are registered as a sole proprietor in Slovakia and want to temporarily work in another EU country, you are eligible to request the A1 form to remain insured in Slovakia. This can apply to:
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<li>construction,</li>
<li>logistics and transportation,</li>
<li>other forms of self-employment.</li>
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If you are not a Slovak citizen but have registered your sole proprietorship (Slovak: živnosť) in Slovakia, you can only request the A1 form if you have a residence permit — either a temporary or permanent residence (Slovak: prechodný/trvalý pobyt).
The residence permit must be for entrepreneurial activities (Slovak: podnikanie) or temporary asylum (Slovak: podnikanie)

<h2>Documents and Information Required for Obtaining the A1 Form</h2>
To successfully obtain the A1 form, you will need to prepare both official documents and information about your entrepreneurial activities. Below is a complete list of what is typically required.
📄&nbsp;A. Required Documents
1. Identification: residence permit/permanent residence card or temporary asylum 
2. Extract from the business registry: if you don’t have one, we will arrange it for you 
3. Invoices confirming activities in Slovakia 
4. A copy of the contract for work abroad: The contract should be with a foreign client
🧾&nbsp;B. Additional Information to Provide
1. Period of entrepreneurial activity in Slovakia 
2. Total amount of invoices issued during this period 
3. Description of the activities performed in Slovakia 
4. Country where the activities are planned 
5. Type of activity while working abroad 
6. Name or brief description of the foreign client/project 
7. Planned period of activity abroad (maximum duration – 24 months)

<h2>A1 Form in Slovakia – Frequently Asked Questions</h2>
Do I need to pay social security contributions?
If you are not officially a social security payer (for example, if your income is below the threshold for mandatory insurance), obtaining the A1 form does not automatically make you liable for paying social security contributions.
Can I start working abroad before receiving the A1 form?
It is not recommended. Formally, you are not protected from double social insurance until the form is issued. In some countries, the absence of the A1 form can lead to fines.
For which countries is the A1 form issued?
The form is always issued for a specific country. It is issued for: all EU countries, EEA countries, and Switzerland.
Do I need to carry the A1 form with me?
Yes. This is an official document, and it may be requested by local authorities during inspections, especially in construction, logistics, and manufacturing sectors.
How long does it take to process the A1 form?
The maximum processing time is up to 45 calendar days.

<h2>How to Obtain the A1 Form with Oki-Doki.sk</h2>
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Form A1 for sole proprietorships (živnostník) in Slovakia: who needs it, how to apply, documents, EU work, insurance, validation.

Form A1 for Sole Proprietorships (SZČO) in Slovakia to Work Abroad