Setting up a d.o.o. or j.d.o.o.: differences and costs
Share capital, member liability and the incorporation procedure.
Area 03
Commercial and corporate law
Legal support for your business — from incorporation to complex transactions.
We are a long-term legal partner to entrepreneurs: incorporating companies, amending founding acts, executing capital increases, share transfers and status changes — mergers, acquisitions and divisions.
We draft and negotiate commercial contracts: distribution, cooperation, licensing and service agreements. Clearly defined contracts protect collection and reduce litigation risk.
When a dispute does arise, we represent clients before commercial courts and in arbitration, including shareholder disputes and management liability.
Frequently asked questions
- Which is better: d.o.o. or j.d.o.o.?
- A j.d.o.o. is cheaper to set up (EUR 1 capital) but comes with limits: at most three members, a mandatory profit reserve and a weaker impression with partners. For serious business a d.o.o. is usually the better choice.
- How long does company formation take?
- With documentation ready, court registration normally takes a few working days. The whole process including drafting and opening a bank account typically closes within two weeks.
- Am I personally liable for my company’s debts?
- As a rule no — the company is liable with its own assets. Exceptions are piercing the corporate veil in cases of abuse and directors’ personal liability for certain omissions (e.g. late insolvency filing).
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