Thinking About Closing Your Czech Trade License (Živnost)?
Your trade licence doesn’t cancel automatically. Even if your income is zero, you may still have ongoing minimum social and health insurance obligations until it’s properly paused or cancelled.
A short consultation can help you understand your options before unnecessary costs continue.
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- Clear Options
- Pause or Cancel
- Avoid Unnecessary
- Costs
- Expert Guidance
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We help you understand:
- Does your Trade License cancel automatically?
- What happens if you stop working?
- Should you pause or cancel it?
- Your recommended next steps.
How Much Could an Inactive Trade License Cost?
Estimate the minimum payments you may continue paying if your Czech Trade License stays active, even when your income is zero.
- Based on 2026 minimum payments
- Social and health insurance included
- Even with zero income
- See your potential total in seconds
This estimate uses the 2026 minimum monthly social and health insurance payments.
Your Estimated Minimum Payments
Social Insurance
(5,720 CZK / month)
CZK 34,320
Health Insurance
(3,306 CZK / month)
CZK 19,836
Estimated Total
CZK 54,156
This is an estimate of minimum payments only. Actual amounts may be higher depending on your situation.
Need help understanding your result?
Book a free consultation and we’ll explain what these numbers mean for your situation.
Book Free ConsultationIs This Consultation Right for You?
You’ve stopped freelancing or doing business
You no longer have projects or clients.
You’re moving abroad or leaving the Czech Republic
You want to close your business properly.
You’re not sure if your trade license is still active
Let us check and explain your options.
You want to avoid unnecessary payments and future debts
We’ll help you take the right steps.
How Our Cancellation Consultation Works
Simple, transparent, and designed around your situation
- 1
Book a Free Consultation
Choose a time that works for you.
- 2
Tell Us About Your Situation
Share details about your trade license and plans.
- 3
Get Clear Recommendations
We explain the best option for you.
- 4
We Handle the Process (If Needed)
We take care of the cancellation or pause.
- 5
You’re All Set
No more unnecessary fees or future worries.
No obligation. Independent expert guidance.
Not Sure if Your Trade License Is Still Active?
Enter your IČO to check the current status of your Czech Trade License.
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