Online access to the Commercial Register
The Register of the Ministry of Justice of the Czech Republic is available in an online version at Justice.cz. Here you can simply enter the name of the business entity, its identification number or the file number under which it was entered in the Commercial Register. You can get all the details free of charge and without any registration. You can then click on all the details and go through them, or you can download them directly or even print them out.
Valid versus full listing
There are two versions of the listing – valid (or current) and full. In the case of a current listing, you only have the information that is valid on the date of the search in the Commercial Register. The full listing then contains all the data that has been entered into the register at any time in the past. In the full listing, you can therefore find, among other things, changes to the registered office, bodies or owners and co-owners of the company.
For an example, we attach the introduction of the full listing of the ČEZ business company – you can view it in full on the website of the Register Office. Just for interest – you would have 77 pages of information to study.
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Extract from the Commercial Register
We have already mentioned that you can obtain an extract from the commercial register directly on the website. Such an extract is sufficient in case you just need to check another company and its history, you want to find out the registered office and identification number of the entity or you want to know whether your registration has been correctly entered in the register. A statement obtained from a website that you print yourself is purely informative and cannot be used for official applications. In this case you will already need a certified record.
If you are happy with its digital form, just download the PDF on the Justice.cz website or request it to be sent to your inbox. The file contains the court’s electronic seal verifying its validity. However, this only applies if the document remains in electronic form.
The Commercial Register needs to be monitored. The information in it is not static but changes over time. You can also give a sub-object to delete some information.
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Tip: The collection of deeds is an important part of the commercial register. Its task is to store all important documents related to the establishment and further functioning of business and other entities registered in the register. What is required by law to be published and what are the penalties for violation? Important answers can be found in our separate article.
Where to go for an official paper statement
Need an official, printed extract from the commercial register? Then just visit the registry court or a branch of Czech POINT. If you are not in a hurry, you can also order a certified copy online at Czech POINT. The extract will then be sent to you by cash on delivery with a standard delivery time of about three working days. Anyone – not only the owner or employee of a company, but also anyone else – can request a copy or send an extract from the Commercial Register, even completely anonymously.
And when is an official extract needed? As a business owner, you may be asked to provide a certified statement, for example, when setting up a business account. You can also provide the bank with the original statement that you receive when you register with the registry, and some banks will even download the statement themselves. However, you should be aware of its limited validity (the bank may require a statement that is no older than three months). The cost of an official paper statement depends on its size. You will pay CZK 100 for the first page of the statement and CZK 50 for each additional page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I get an extract from the Commercial Register?
You can obtain an extract from the commercial register in several ways. The quickest way is to look online at Justice.cz, where you can view or download the extract for free. For official purposes, however, you need a certified extract, which will be issued to you at any Czech POINT (e.g. post office, municipal office, notary) or directly at the registry court. The fee is 100 CZK for the first page and 50 CZK for each additional page.
How does online access to the Commercial Register work?
Online access to the Commercial Register is easy via the Justice.cz portal, where you enter the company name, registration number or file number. You will get an overview of all the current data about the company, including the statutory bodies, shareholders or the subject of business. Everything is available free of charge and without registration.
How to use the commercial register and data box?
If you have a data box, you can have an extract from the Commercial Register sent directly to you electronically. This extract is legally valid, but only in digital form – it must not be printed. Simply submit your request via the public administration portal or Czech POINT and select delivery to your data box.
What does a full extract from the Commercial Register contain?
A complete extract from the Commercial Register lists not only the current but also all historical data about the company. You will find, for example, changes in the registered office, statutory bodies, shareholders or share capital. This type of extract is mainly used in legal inspections, due diligence or to prove the history of the company.
What is the difference between a current and a complete extract from the Commercial Register?
A current (valid) extract contains only the data that are valid on the date of the search, while a complete extract from the Commercial Register includes all records from the company’s foundation to the present. A current listing is usually sufficient for a normal company verification, but a full listing is recommended for a detailed check.
