Czech Republic company search by name
Free, official, source-cited — updated 2026-06.
Search Company Records in Czech Republic
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How do I search for a company by name in Czech Republic?
To search Czech Republic companies by name, enter the name (or the first part of it) into the search box. Matches are returned from ARES with IČO (identification number), DIČ (tax number), Company name, Legal form. Name search is free and needs no account.
Step-by-step
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Enter the company name
Type the trading or legal name. You do not need the full name — the first distinctive word is usually enough.
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Narrow ambiguous matches
Common names return several entities. Use the registered address, incorporation date, or entity type (s.r.o. (Společnost s ručením omezeným), a.s. (Akciová společnost), v.o.s. (Veřejná obchodní společnost)) to identify the right one.
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Open the matching record
Each result links to a full record showing IČO (identification number), DIČ (tax number), Company name, Legal form.
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Cross-check against ARES
For KYC or contract files, confirm the record against the primary source at https://ares.gov.cz.
https://ares.gov.cz
Frequently asked questions
Can I search Czech Republic companies by name for free?
Yes. Name search against ARES is free and requires no account. Certified extracts and filed documents may carry a fee on the official register.
What if I only know part of the company name?
Partial name search works — enter the distinctive part and review the matches. Adding the city or entity type helps when the name is common.
What does a Czech Republic company search return?
Each record shows IČO (identification number), DIČ (tax number), Company name, Legal form, sourced from ARES.
What is an IČO?
IČO (Identifikační číslo osoby) is an 8-digit identification number assigned to every economic subject in the Czech Republic. It's the primary identifier for all business interactions with government and other businesses.
People also ask about search for a company by name in Czech Republic
The exact questions searchers type into Google — answered from the primary source.
Is the Czech Republic company register free to search?
Yes. Basic company lookups on the ARES are free — you can search by company name or registration number, view legal status, registered address and (usually) directors at no cost. Some jurisdictions charge a small fee only for downloading full filed documents.
What is the official Czech Republic business registry?
The ARES is the official public register of companies incorporated in Czech Republic. It is operated by the government and is the primary source cited on this page — https://ares.gov.cz.
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