To get a coffee shop license in Slovakia, register a hospitality trade (hostinská/pohostinská činnosť) at the Trade Licensing Office (Živnostenský úrad) via slovensko.sk or in person, then register your establishment (prevádzkarňa) and opening hours. If you lack the required qualification, appoint a responsible representative (odborný zástupca). Before opening, register the food business with the Regional Veterinary and Food Administration (RVPS/ŠVPS SR) and submit your HACCP plan, sanitation schedule, supplier traceability, temperature logs, and allergen list per EU 1169/2011. Notify the Regional Public Health Authority (RÚVZ) and have an approved operating order, toilets, ventilation, potable water (lab test if not on mains), and cleaning zoning. Obtain fire-safety approval, extinguisher servicing, and OHS documentation. Equip an eKasa online cash register and register it with Finančná správa; display price list and keep a complaint book on-site. If serving alcohol, notify the municipality; for tobacco sales, register with Customs. Arrange waste contracts (general, separated, used cooking oil/coffee grounds; grease trap if you have a kitchen). If using outdoor seating on public space, get a municipal public‑space permit. Hire staff with medical cards, entry OHS training, and health checks. Typical timeline: 2–4 weeks; core fees are low (trade registration often €0 online, inspections/municipal permits €10–€200).
