Business Entity in CZ vs US | Let's Make It Clear Podcast

Do you actually need a business entity to start your project?

And if you do, what’s better for you: OSVČ, SRO, LLC, or a Corporation? In this episode, Anastasia breaks down the real differences between opening a business in Czech Republic vs the US — without fluff and buzzwords.

You’ll learn:

• When freelancing legally requires an entity
• What OSVČ actually means in practice (and why liability matters)
• When it’s time to upgrade to SRO or LLC
• Why everyone talks about Delaware
• Whether you really need a US corporation as an EU founder
• How the Delaware Flip works for European startups
• And how to avoid the classic legal mistakes first-time founders make

If you’re a new founder, freelancer, or someone who’s dreaming about launching a startup, this episode saves you hours of confusion and research.

00:00:00 Introduction and Key Questions

00:01:43 Freelancing and Sole Proprietorship

00:02:03  Sole proprietorship in CZ - OSVČ

00:03:34  Sole proprietorship in the US

00:04:09 When sole proprietorship is not enough?

00:04:47 SRO and LLC

00:04:53 SRO in Czech Republic

00:09:32 LLC in the US

00:10:25 When do I need to open a business entity in US?

00:10:58 Corporations in the Czech Republic

00:12:53 Corporations in the U.S.

00:14:11  What the heck is Delaware?

00:14:55 Do You Need a US Corporation?

00:15:28 The Delaware Flip Explained

00:16:21 Summary and Final Thoughts