What a ready-made company is
A ready-made, or “shelf”, company is a sp. z o.o. that was incorporated in advance, has never traded (or traded cleanly), and sits ready for a buyer. When you buy it, ownership and the management board are transferred to you, and you get a company that already exists in the KRS with a NIP and REGON. Because it is already registered, you skip the court waiting period.Ready-made vs new formation
| Factor | Ready-made (shelf) | New formation |
|---|---|---|
| Speed to a live company | days (transfer of ownership) | 10 to 14 days (S24) |
| Cost | higher, depends on age and status | from 2000 zł service + ~350 zł fee |
| Company name | comes with a name (can be changed) | you choose it |
| VAT status | may already be VAT-registered | apply after registration |
| Due diligence | required (history, debts, clean status) | not needed, it is brand new |
| Best for | deals closing in under ~30 days | standard timelines, specific name |
When ready-made is worth it
- A deadline you cannot move: a contract, tender, or licence application that needs an existing company now.
- You need a company that is already VAT-registered and cannot wait for the process.
- You value speed over the small premium in price.
When new formation is better
- Standard timeline. If you can wait 10 to 14 days, new formation is cheaper and gives you a clean slate with your chosen name.
- You want zero history. A new company has no past to check.
- Budget matters. New formation from 2000 zł service plus fee is the economical route.
Due diligence: the part not to skip
The value of a ready-made company is that it is clean. Before any transfer, check that it has no debts, no tax arrears, no litigation, and a clear KRS history. We only work with vetted shelf companies and run this check as part of the transfer, so you are not inheriting someone else’s problem. This is the single most important difference from new formation, where there is no history to worry about.What we do
- Supply vetted, clean ready-made sp. z o.o. companies, with due diligence done.
- Handle the ownership and board transfer, name change if you want one, and the bank account.
- Or, if a deadline is not pressing, register a new company from scratch for less.
Frequently asked questions
How fast can I have a ready-made company? Days, since it already exists in the KRS. The limiting step is usually the ownership transfer and the bank account. Is a ready-made company more expensive? Yes, you pay a premium over new formation for the speed and the existing registration. Can I change the name? Yes, the company name can be changed after purchase. Do I still need due diligence? Absolutely. The whole point is a clean company, so verify no debts, tax issues, or litigation before transfer. We do this as standard. Ready-made or new, which should I pick? New formation unless you have a hard deadline. Ready-made is a speed tool, not the default.Get a company on your timeline
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