Exchange office setup from CZK 79,000
We set up exchange offices to the highest standard at fair prices. We will prepare complete turnkey documentation for obtaining the bureau-de-change operator licence from the Czech National Bank.
1.5–3 months
Typical time until the CNB decision
70+
Entities we have registered with the Czech National Bank
Fixed fee
No hourly rates, no surprise add-ons
Do you already run an exchange office?
Is your own exchange office right for you?
...then you are in the right place. With us, you will set up and run your exchange office without worries.
With your own exchange office you can:
Exchange currencies legally, with a CNB licence and an entry in the register of operators.
Earn on the exchange rate difference (the spread) – with full control over your rate policy.
Offer exchange as an ancillary service to your hotel, e-shop, store or travel agency.
Leave compliance, AML and CNB reporting to us – and focus on your business.
Take advantage of these benefits and launch the exchange office you envision!
What an exchange office must comply with by law:
CNB licence
Currency exchange may only be carried out on the basis of a bureau-de-change licence and an entry in the CNB register of operators.
AML/CFT documentation
and AML processes
The operator is an obliged entity – it needs an internal AML policy, risk assessment, customer identification and due diligence, PEP and sanctions screening and regular staff training.
Operating documentation
and processes
The premises cannot do without an exchange rate list, pre-contractual information and a transaction receipt, a withdrawal procedure and proper transaction records.
Our pricing packages
Choose the package that’s right for you
Basic
Obtaining the CNB licence and notifying the premises.
CZK 79 000 + VAT
Initial analysis and review of the licensing conditions
Bureau-de-change licence application incl. annexes
Communication with the CNB and remedying application defects (1–2 rounds)
Notification of the premises to the CNB and registration
Entry
Everything in Basic + complete documentation for running the exchange office.
CZK 114 000 + VAT
Initial analysis and review of the licensing conditions
Bureau-de-change licence application incl. annexes
Communication with the CNB and remedying application defects (1–2 rounds)
Notification of the premises to the CNB and registration
All-in-one
Everything in Entry + AML/CFT staff training and two on-site inspections.
CZK 139 000 + VAT
Initial analysis and review of the licensing conditions
Bureau-de-change licence application incl. annexes
Communication with the CNB and remedying application defects (1–2 rounds)
Notification of the premises to the CNB and registration
Why choose us
Professional team
We are experienced attorneys based in Prague specialising in financial law and financial market regulation – exchange offices, AML/CFT and proceedings before the CNB. We know the CNB's enforcement practice and what to watch out for.
We are fully dedicated to you
We work quickly and efficiently. We will guide you through the entire CNB proceedings, prepare your premises and staff, and remain available after launch. Referrals to reliable accounting and tax advisers are a matter of course.
All services under one roof
We handle everything from A to Z. We set up the company, prepare the documentation, obtain the CNB licence, arrange AML compliance, training, screening and regular reporting – all in one place.
Fair price
Before we start the project, we calculate the exact implementation cost, which is fixed. Thanks to our systematic procedures, we can offer fair prices.
AML/CFT & PEP check
We will train you and your staff in AML/CFT, prepare your AML documentation and provide automated PEP and sanctions screening of your customers.
We think through every detail
We build our exchange-office documentation on thorough legal analyses and knowledge of the CNB's enforcement practice. Remember: a legal analysis is far cheaper than a potential fine.
News
The Czech National Bank published new reports in the SDAT system on January 8, 2026.
On January 8, 2026, the Czech National Bank published new reports in the SDAT system for the fulfillment of reporting obligations, specifically ROFOS 36, ROFOS 37, and DOFOS 15. The deadline for completing and submitting the reports is January 31, 2026. The status of assets under management as of December 31, 2025, is reported.
Alternative funds and the most common fines from the CNB
Alternative funds, i.e. persons conducting business pursuant to Section 15(1) of the Investment Companies and Investment Funds Act (ICAIF), although not subject to CNB supervision, may be sanctioned by the CNB as they have statutory information obligations towards the Czech National Bank. In this short article, we will look at the misconduct of alternative fund managers that is most often sanctioned.
Obligation for all funds under § 15 ZISIF: Notify the Financial Analytical Office (FAÚ) of your designated contact person—note that the deadline is 3 March 2025.
Effective 1 February 2025, an amendment to Act No. 253/2008 Coll., on Certain Measures Against Money-Laundering and Terrorist Financing (the “AML Act”), came into force. The amendment introduces further changes to the rules for notifying a contact person to the Financial Analytical Office (FAÚ) and applies to a broad range of obliged entities, including alternative investment funds under § 15 ZISIF.
Contact
Do you want to set up your own exchange office or sort out its compliance? Don't hesitate to contact us.
PEERS advokátní kancelář, s.r.o.
Mgr. Matyáš Moska, advokát, č. ev. ČAK 19149
City Tower, Hvězdova 1716/2b, Nusle, 140 00 Praha 4, 23. patro
We are specialists in exchange offices and AML compliance.
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