Slovak Business Agency (SBA)
At Slovak Business Agency (SBA), we support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) at every stage of their business journey. Since 1993, we have provided valuable services to thousands of companies. Our mission is to foster your business growth, innovation, and long-term development.
Founding Institutions
Ministry of Economy of the Slovak Republic
The central state administration authority responsible for shaping and implementing economic policy, including industry, energy, trade, SME support, mineral resource management, and other areas defined by law.
Association of Entrepreneurs of Slovakia
An interest association representing and promoting the interests of Slovak entrepreneurs with the aim of improving the business environment, reducing regulation, and supporting business growth and competitiveness.
Slovak Trade Association
An independent organization representing craftsmen and sole traders, advocating their interests before public authorities, and supporting the development of small and medium-sized enterprises in Slovakia.
Our Goals & Vision
Our vision is to become the first choice for Slovak companies when starting and developing their businesses.
Provide support to entrepreneurs at the national level
Increase market survival rates and innovation performance of enterprises
Stimulate entrepreneurial spirit
Why SMEs Matter
We support the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises. Their importance in the market economy is undeniable:
- They represent up to 99.9%* of all business entities
- They account for nearly two-thirds of total employment in the business economy
- They contribute more than half of total added value
- Their activities significantly impact economic development and overall stability
* Report on the State of SMEs in the Slovak Republic, 2021, Slovak Business Agency
Our Mission
- Create an environment in which entrepreneurs and family businesses can grow and be rewarded
- Ensure that honest entrepreneurs who have gone bankrupt can quickly receive a second chance
- Develop regulations based on the principle of “Think Small First”
- Ensure public authorities respond to SME needs
- Adapt public policy tools to SME requirements, facilitate SME participation in public procurement, and better utilize state aid resources
- Improve SME access to finance and create a legal and business environment that supports timely payments in commercial transactions
- Encourage SMEs to better exploit opportunities offered by the Single Market
- Promote skills development and all forms of innovation within SMEs
- Enable SMEs to turn environmental challenges into business opportunities
- Encourage and support SMEs to benefit from growing markets