Generalizes on the best strategy to enter the market, e.g., visiting the country; importance of relationships to finding a good partner; use of agents.
Last Published: 7/16/2019
Generalizes on the best strategy to enter the market, e.g., visiting the country; importance of relationships to finding a good partner; use of agents.

The best way to gain firsthand experience in Slovakia is to visit, of course. You can get a feeling of what the market is like and how your product or service would be received; Bratislava is a 45-minute drive from the Vienna airport.

After a visit to Slovakia, you may want to consider the other regional markets, including the Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary, Austria, and Ukraine. Slovakia is an EU member and a can serve as a gateway to the 28-member EU market.

The Euro became Slovakia’s nationwide currency on January 1, 2009, easing trade transactions among the 19 EU countries that use it. The most common and simple option for establishing an office in Slovakia is the limited liability company (LLC). Make the U.S. Commercial Service Bratislava office your first stop when considering entry to the Slovak market.
Prepared by our U.S. Embassies abroad. With its network of 108 offices across the United States and in more than 75 countries, the U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce utilizes its global presence and international marketing expertise to help U.S. companies sell their products and services worldwide. Locate the U.S. Commercial Service trade specialist in the U.S. nearest you by visiting http://export.gov/usoffices.


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