How to Request Tax Certificates Online in Slovakia (2026): Service Codes Explained

The difficult part is often choosing the correct service.

Slovakia’s Financial Administration (Finančná správa) uses numerical service codes such as 1052, 1058, 1086 and 2533. Several codes describe similar documents but provide different output formats. Others relate to tax payments rather than business income.

Choosing the wrong code can mean receiving a document that does not meet the requirements of the institution requesting it.

This guide explains what the most commonly used codes mean, how to request certificates through the Slovak tax portal, and which options are particularly relevant to self-employed foreigners (živnostníci) renewing their temporary residence for business.

1. Where Can You Request Tax Certificates in Slovakia?

Official tax certificates are issued by the Slovak Financial Administration through the relevant tax office (Daňový úrad).

There are two main online entry points:

• Financial Administration portal: www.financnasprava.sk — the main website for tax returns, tax accounts and electronic tax submissions.
• Slovakia’s e-government portal: www.slovensko.sk — used for authenticated government services, electronic notifications and official document delivery.

For many certificates, the application is submitted through a general electronic submission form called Všeobecné podanie pre finančnú správu.

This form includes a list of administrative services. Each service has a numerical identification code.

Important: The service code identifies the administrative service you are requesting. It is not your personal tax identification number (DIČ), your business registration number (IČO), or a tax-return form number.

2. Slovak Tax Office Service Codes Explained

The following table covers the most commonly requested services identified in the Financial Administration’s service list.

The descriptions are based on the Financial Administration’s official service catalogue. You can also consult its administrative services directory.

What is the difference between codes starting with 10 and 25?

For three commonly used service pairs, the distinction is the format in which the tax office produces the document:

• 1052 vs 2533: Tax-record extract or copy — paper versus electronic output.
• 1053 vs 2534: Certified document copy — paper versus electronic output.
• 1056 vs 2535: Tax-registration confirmation — paper versus electronic output.

However, this is not a universal rule for every service number. Codes 1058, 1070, 1086 and 1088 identify different administrative services.

Also, submitting an application online does not necessarily mean that the resulting document will be electronic. For example, you may submit a request for service 1052 electronically while still selecting a paper document as the output.

3. Code 2533: Business Income and Tax Return Extracts for the Foreign Police

Service 2533 is particularly useful for foreigners who need an official extract from their Slovak tax records.

Its broader official category concerns preparing copies or extracts from documentation held by the tax administration. The Financial Administration’s commonly requested services list specifically includes:

Výpis položiek z daňového priznania, výsledok hospodárenia pre cudzineckú políciu.

In English, this means an extract of information from a tax return or business financial results intended for the Foreign Police.

It may also cover copies of other documents from the taxpayer’s official file.

When should you use code 2533?

Consider this service when:

• You are self-employed in Slovakia under a živnosť.
• You need official information from your previous income-tax return.
• The Foreign Police requires evidence of your business income or financial results.
• You want the tax office to issue the extract electronically rather than on paper.

The service is especially relevant to temporary residence renewal for business in Slovakia.

Why choose 2533 instead of 1052?

Both services concern extracts or copies of documents in the tax office’s records.

The difference is the requested output:

• 1052: The tax office produces the document on paper.
• 2533: The tax office provides the document electronically through the government electronic mailbox at slovensko.sk.

If you are preparing a digital residence application, code 2533 is generally the more practical choice because it avoids starting with a paper document.

Official electronic application fee for 2533: €2.00.

The Financial Administration charges this amount for the electronic service as a whole rather than calculating the fee per page.

What information should you request?

For a sole trader, the important information may include:

• The relevant tax year.
• Your personal and tax identification details.
• The information reported in your personal income-tax return, normally Type B (DPFO typ B).
• The taxable income attributable to the business activity.
• Any other return items needed for the specific Foreign Police requirement.

The content of the certificate depends on what you request and what the tax office can issue from its records.

For residence renewal, it is sensible to specify that you need evidence of zdaniteľné príjmy z podnikania — taxable income from business.

This is important because taxable business income, the tax base and accounting profit are not identical.

Sample Slovak request for code 2533

You can adapt the following text for the description field (Text podania) of your application.

Žiadam o vydanie výpisu položiek z môjho daňového priznania k dani z príjmov fyzickej osoby typu B za zdaňovacie obdobie 2025, najmä údajov o zdaniteľných príjmoch z podnikania, na účely preukázania výsledku hospodárenia pre cudzineckú políciu pri obnovení prechodného pobytu na účel podnikania.

Žiadam o zaslanie dokumentu v elektronickej forme do mojej elektronickej schránky na www.slovensko.sk.

English meaning: I request an extract of information from my Type B personal income-tax return for the 2025 tax year, particularly taxable business income, to provide evidence of my business results to the Foreign Police when renewing temporary residence for business. Please deliver the document electronically to my government mailbox at slovensko.sk.

Replace 2025 with the relevant tax year. For a renewal in 2026, the previous tax period will normally be 2025.

Practical tip: The tax office already holds the tax returns you have filed. You would not normally need to attach another copy of the return merely for the office to extract its own records. However, an officer may request additional information if the relevant records cannot be identified or the requested extract is unclear.

If you have filed a corrected or supplementary return, identify the applicable filing so that the extract reflects the correct tax information.

4. Why Business Income Certificates Matter for Residence Renewal in 2026

Slovakia introduced substantial changes to business temporary residence renewal on 15 July 2026.

The changes affect how self-employed individuals demonstrate their previous business activity.

New income requirement for sole traders

Under the amended residence rules, a person renewing temporary residence for business as a sole trader generally needs to show that their taxable income from that business for the previous tax period exceeded the amount specified by the applicable income-tax legislation.

For a renewal based on the 2025 tax year, the IOM Migration Information Centre explains the relevant threshold as taxable business income exceeding approximately €2,876.90.

This replaced the previous residence-renewal test based on a multiple of the Slovak subsistence minimum.

The figures applicable to later tax years may be different.

Taxable income is not the same as profit

This distinction is important when checking whether you meet the residence-renewal requirement.

Consider a simplified example:

For the new sole-trader residence-renewal test, the relevant starting point is the taxable business income reported under the applicable tax rules, not simply the amount left after expenses.

Do not assume that the net profit, the final income-tax liability or the tax base is the figure the Foreign Police needs to assess.

Also, not every amount received into a bank account necessarily counts as taxable business income. The figures should be consistent with the applicable tax return and Slovak tax rules.

What if you operate through a limited company?

The rules are different for a person holding business residence as a statutory representative of a company.

Under the current framework, the renewal condition for this category concerns tax paid from the relevant business in relation to the statutory minimum corporate tax rules.

The sole-trader income threshold should not be applied automatically to company directors.

If you operate through an s.r.o., confirm with your accountant which company tax documents demonstrate compliance with your residence category.

A tax-record extract under 2533 may be useful, but the required evidence must reflect the company’s actual tax position and the applicable residence rule.

For a fuller explanation, see our 2026 business and family residence renewal guide.

5. Code 1086: Tax Clearance for Temporary Residence Renewal

Service 1086 has a different function from code 2533.

Its official Slovak description is:

Vydanie potvrdenia o úhrade daňových záväzkov pre účely žiadosti o obnovenie povolenia na prechodný pobyt.

This means issuing confirmation of payment of tax obligations for an application to renew temporary residence.

In practical terms, this is a tax-compliance or tax-clearance document rather than evidence of how much income your business earned.

When is code 1086 useful?

Use this category when you need official confirmation of your tax-payment position specifically for a temporary residence renewal application.

The distinction matters because you may have sufficient business income but still have outstanding tax liabilities.

For business residence renewals under the rules effective from 15 July 2026, applicants must not have relevant outstanding liabilities on the date of application.

The obligations concern the applicable tax office, customs office, Social Insurance Agency and health insurance company.

Important: A certificate issued by the tax office does not replace separate evidence from the social or health insurance institutions where such evidence is required.

Furthermore, the legal requirement to have no arrears does not necessarily mean that every applicant must always upload a separate 1086 certificate. Follow the documentary requirements applicable to your renewal and any specific Foreign Police instructions.

Official electronic application fee for 1086: €2.50.

Sample Slovak request for code 1086

Žiadam o vydanie potvrdenia o úhrade daňových záväzkov na účely žiadosti o obnovenie povolenia na prechodný pobyt na účel podnikania podľa zákona č. 404/2011 Z. z.

English meaning: I request confirmation of payment of tax obligations for the purpose of renewing my temporary residence permit for business under Act No. 404/2011 Coll.

You can verify the service details directly on the Financial Administration’s official 1086 service page.

6. Code 1058 vs 1070 vs 1086: Which Tax Certificate Do You Need?

These three codes are easy to confuse because they all concern official tax confirmations.

For a general certificate showing the status of your tax account, code 1058 is the direct option.

For residence-renewal tax compliance, 1086 is the more specifically named service.

Code 1070 is broader and should not be your default choice simply because you are uncertain which certificate to request.

Official electronic application fees are currently €2.50 for each of these three services.

7. How to Apply for a Tax Certificate Online: Step by Step

You can start from the Financial Administration portal. The following workflow reflects the tax authority’s published electronic-service instructions.

Step 1: Sign in to the Financial Administration portal

Visit www.financnasprava.sk and sign in using an authentication method available to your account.

For many foreign residents, this involves a residence card with an electronic chip and the appropriate authentication software.

Make sure that you have access to the correct taxpayer profile before beginning the request.

Step 2: Open the electronic form catalogue

After signing in to your personal internet zone (Osobná internetová zóna), navigate to:

1. Katalógy — Catalogues
2. Katalóg formulárov — Form catalogue
3. Správa daní — Tax administration
4. Podanie pre FS – Správa daní — Submission to the Financial Administration
5. Všeobecné podanie pre finančnú správu — General submission

You can also try the official tax administration general submission form, which normally requires signing in.

Menu labels and layout may change as the portal is updated.

Step 3: Select the taxpayer and relevant tax office

Check that you are submitting the request for the correct taxpayer.

This is particularly important if you have access to both an individual taxpayer profile and a company profile.

Confirm the competent tax office and your identifying information, including your DIČ where applicable.

Step 4: Choose the service code

Within the relevant service selection, locate the code that matches the document you need.

For example:

• 2533 — Electronic extract from tax records, including business financial information for the Foreign Police.
• 1086 — Confirmation of tax obligations paid for residence renewal.
• 1058 — General tax-account status certificate.

Read the full Slovak description before proceeding, especially where two service codes have similar names.

Step 5: Complete the request description

Use the Text podania field to explain exactly what you are requesting.

For a business-income certificate, include the relevant tax year and the purpose of the document.

For example, specify that it is intended for:

Obnovenie prechodného pobytu na účel podnikania – cudzinecká polícia.

This means renewal of temporary residence for business — Foreign Police.

Do not rely on the service code alone to communicate which figures you want included.

Step 6: Choose the required output format

Where an output-format selection is offered, make sure it agrees with the service you have selected.

For code 2533, the requested output is electronic and is intended for delivery through the government mailbox.

For code 1052, the document is issued on paper even if the request itself was made electronically.

Step 7: Authorise and submit the application

The electronic services require authentication and appropriate authorisation.

The Financial Administration identifies qualified electronic signature (KEP) and electronic authorisation (EZ) as supported methods within its authorised-service framework.

The available method depends on your account and technical setup. Being able to sign in does not automatically mean that you can complete every authorised submission.

If you need guidance on electronic identification, see our Slovakia BOK and electronic ID guide.

Step 8: Pay the administrative fee

After a successfully processed submission, the system generates an acknowledgement and the applicable payment instruction (príkaz na úhradu, or PnÚ).

Follow the payment details in the official notification rather than sending money to an account number found in an older online guide.

Where card payment is available, the Financial Administration directs users to open the payment instruction through their slovensko.sk electronic mailbox and select the payment option.

The payment instruction may take several minutes to appear. Avoid submitting duplicate requests simply because it is not displayed immediately.

Step 9: Check your government mailbox

Monitor both your Financial Administration message area and your electronic mailbox at slovensko.sk.

For service 2533, the official service list specifies electronic delivery to the government mailbox.

Other services may have different delivery arrangements, so check the format you selected and the instructions associated with that service.

Keep the submission acknowledgement, fee payment record and issued document.

8. How Much Does It Cost to Request a Tax Certificate?

The fees depend on the selected service, the filing method and, for some paper documents, the number of pages.

The Financial Administration publishes the following fees for electronic applications:

Note: The table describes fees when the application is submitted electronically. A paper-output service is not necessarily the same as an in-person or postal application. Different fees can apply to applications submitted on paper.

Always rely on the payment instruction generated for your individual application. Fees and exemptions may change.

9. How Long Does It Take to Receive the Certificate?

There is no single reliable processing time that applies to every tax certificate.

The time required may depend on:

• The service requested.
• The workload of the relevant tax office.
• Whether the requested tax-year records are available.
• Whether your request contains sufficient information.
• Whether the administrative fee has been paid correctly.
• Whether additional clarification is necessary.

Submitting an online request does not mean the certificate is automatically generated.

Where the tax office must review records or prepare a specific extract, an officer may need to process the request.

For residence renewal: Request tax certificates early enough to allow for administrative processing, while also checking the applicable validity period for documents submitted to the Foreign Police.

Do not assume that a certificate requested shortly before the renewal deadline will be available immediately.

10. How to Use an Electronic Tax Certificate for Residence Renewal

Receiving the document is only part of the process. You also need to preserve it in a form acceptable to the receiving authority.

Keep the original electronic document

If the tax office delivers an electronically authorised document, retain the original electronic file and any associated signature or validation information.

Depending on the government service, the original may be a signed PDF or another officially authorised electronic format.

Do not assume that printing the document and scanning it creates an equivalent original.

Check the Foreign Police upload requirements

If you are submitting your residence renewal online, review the accepted file types and file-size limits on the relevant application service.

Some services may not accept certain electronic-signature containers directly.

Where an original electronic document cannot be uploaded in its issued format, check whether a legally recognised conversion process (zaručená konverzia) is necessary and available.

A converted document should retain the legal evidentiary value required for the particular submission.

Submit the right evidence for the right requirement

For a sole trader, the following distinction is useful:

The Foreign Police may verify information directly with other authorities or require specific documentary evidence. The table helps identify the service to request when a corresponding tax-office document is needed; it is not a universal list of mandatory attachments.

Remember that social insurance, health insurance, accommodation and personal financial coverage are separate issues in the residence-renewal process.

11. Common Mistakes to Avoid

Choosing a paper certificate for a fully electronic application

If the document is available electronically, request the output format that best matches your intended submission route. Code 2533 is particularly relevant for an electronic tax-record extract.

Requesting a tax clearance certificate instead of income evidence

A certificate confirming that your taxes are paid does not establish the amount of taxable business income you earned.

Similarly, proof of business income does not by itself prove the absence of outstanding liabilities.

Confusing taxable income with the tax base

Under the current sole-trader renewal rules, the distinction can directly affect whether you meet the required threshold.

Check the relevant entries in your income-tax return and confirm that the requested extract contains the necessary information.

Using the wrong tax year

Residence-renewal income requirements generally refer to the preceding tax period.

For a renewal in 2026, this normally means the 2025 tax year. Future renewals will need to use their relevant tax periods and thresholds.

Forgetting to pay the administrative fee

A successful electronic submission and an issued payment instruction are separate from completing the payment.

Retain evidence that the fee was paid.

Submitting an incomplete electronic residence renewal

Under the current Slovak residence framework, electronically submitted renewal applications must contain the required documents when submitted.

Do not assume that the additional time sometimes available for supplementing an in-person application will also protect an incomplete electronic application.

For the complete rules, consult our Slovakia temporary residence renewal guide.

12. Quick Checklist Before Submitting Your Tax Certificate Request

• Confirm exactly what the receiving institution is asking you to prove.
• Select the correct administrative service code.
• Choose electronic or paper output as appropriate.
• Check your taxpayer identity, DIČ and relevant tax office.
• Specify the correct tax year.
• Write a clear description in Slovak.
• Complete the required electronic authorisation.
• Check the official fee payment instructions.
• Monitor your Financial Administration messages and slovensko.sk mailbox.
• Preserve the original issued document and its electronic authenticity information.
• Check the receiving authority’s file format and document validity requirements.

13. Frequently Asked Questions

Which service code should I select to prove business income for the Foreign Police?

For an electronically issued extract of tax-return information or business results, use 2533. The corresponding paper-output service is 1052. Specify that the document is needed for the Foreign Police and identify the relevant tax year and business-income information.

What is the difference between 1052 and 2533?

Both concern extracts or copies of tax-office records. Service 1052 produces paper output, while 2533 produces electronic output.

Is code 2533 a certificate of no tax debt?

No. It is an electronic extract or copy service. For confirmation of tax obligations paid specifically for temporary residence renewal, the relevant service is 1086. For a general tax-account status certificate, use 1058.

Do I need both 2533 and 1086 to renew my business residence?

Not automatically. The two documents address different issues: business income and tax compliance. Which certificates must be submitted depends on the current residence requirements, the application route and any instructions issued by the Foreign Police.

How much does code 2533 cost?

According to the Financial Administration’s official service information, the electronic application fee is €2.00.

Can I request a certificate without visiting a Slovak tax office?

Yes. Many services can be requested electronically through the Financial Administration portal or slovensko.sk, provided you have the necessary access and authorisation.

Will the certificate arrive by email?

Do not rely on ordinary email delivery. For electronic-output code 2533, the service list specifies delivery to your official slovensko.sk mailbox. Other services may have different arrangements.

Can I use my electronic tax certificate without printing it?

Potentially, yes, if the receiving authority accepts its original electronic format and the required authenticity information. Check the exact file requirements before uploading it.

What happens if I have already filed my tax return?

The tax office normally has the return in its records. A service such as 2533 requests an extract from those records; it is not a request to file a new tax return.

Can my accountant request the certificate for me?

An authorised representative may be able to submit the request within the scope of their valid authorisation. Make sure the accountant has the appropriate access and understands whether you need paper or electronic output.

For more information, see our guide to appointing a tax adviser and granting power of attorney in Slovakia.

Does the tax office issue certificates in English?

Do not assume that a document issued under these service codes will be available in English. Standard records and confirmations are generally prepared in Slovak. If another institution requires an English translation or a specific bilingual form, confirm those requirements before ordering.

14. Official Sources and Useful Links

For current service information, application fees and residence-renewal requirements, consult the following sources:

• Financial Administration — Official administrative service codes
• Financial Administration — Service 2533: Electronic tax-record extracts
• Financial Administration — Service 1086: Tax obligations and residence renewal
• Financial Administration — Service 1058: Tax-account status certificate
• Financial Administration — Administrative fees and FAQs
• IOM Migration Information Centre — Temporary residence for business: sole traders
• Slovensko.sk — Official electronic government services and mailbox

15. Related LovinSK Guides

• Slovakia Temporary Residence Renewal 2026: Business and Family Reunification Changes
• Slovakia BOK Code: Electronic Identification and Signing for Foreigners
• Tax Advisor Power of Attorney in Slovakia
• Slovakia Foreign Police Offices: Addresses and Contact Information

Final Thoughts

Requesting official tax documents online in Slovakia is relatively straightforward once you understand the service codes.

For most foreign sole traders preparing a business residence renewal, the key distinction is between proving business income and confirming that tax obligations have been paid.

Service 2533 helps you obtain an electronic extract from your tax records, while 1086 addresses tax obligations in connection with temporary residence renewal. Code 1058 is useful for general tax-account status confirmation.

Choosing the right service, identifying the correct tax period and preserving the original electronic document can help you avoid unnecessary administrative delays.

For the wider application process, including changes to business-income requirements, insurance obligations and electronic filing rules, consult LovinSK’s 2026 residence renewal guide.

Disclaimer: This article provides general practical information based on the Slovak Financial Administration’s published service descriptions and residence guidance available in October 2026. It does not constitute legal, tax or immigration advice. Service fees, portal procedures, document requirements and statutory thresholds may change. Always verify your individual requirements with the competent authority or an appropriately qualified professional.