Authorised representative
Authorised representative for EPR in Slovakia and Czechia
If your company sells packaged goods directly to end users in Slovakia or Czechia and isn’t established there, you will generally need a locally established authorised representative to take on your EPR obligations. bin2green acts as that representative in both countries: in the Czech Republic through bin2green s.r.o. (Prague, IČO 19757263) and in Slovakia through our Slovak entity, All black s.r.o. (Prešov). We handle registration, the contract with the packaging scheme and quarterly reporting, with one team and simple reporting through our client portal.
Authorised representative for EPR in Slovakia
In Slovakia, a producer without a registered office or place of business in the country must appoint an authorised representative. That representative must be a legal entity or entrepreneur based in Slovakia. bin2green provides this service through its Slovak entity, All black s.r.o., Prešov.
Legal basis
- Slovak Waste Act No. 79/2015 Coll., §27(18)–(20): a written mandate covering all the producer's rights and obligations, granted for at least one year. The representative acts in its own name.
- The producer must be entered in the Register of Producers kept by the Ministry of Environment before placing packaging on the market (§30). The Ministry makes the entry within 10 working days of receiving the application (§30(5)).
- Since 12 August 2026 the producer of packaging is determined under the PPWR, Regulation (EU) 2025/40, Art. 3(1)(15), per Ministry guidance. The obligations under the Slovak Waste Act still apply.
- A branch without legal personality cannot act as representative.
Who needs it
- Foreign e-shops and brands, from other EU countries and from outside the EU, that supply packaged products directly to end users in Slovakia and have no Slovak registered office or place of business.
- The same requirement covers electrical equipment and batteries placed on the Slovak market. We handle both in Slovakia: see WEEE and batteries.
How it works with bin2green
- Tell us what you sell into Slovakia and through which channels via our contact page. We send your quote within 2 business days.
- You sign a written mandate appointing All black s.r.o. as your authorised representative (minimum one year).
- We arrange your contract with NATUR-PACK, the packaging scheme we work with.
- We file your registration in the Register of Producers. The Ministry enters it within 10 working days of receiving the application.
- You report quarterly through our client portal, and we keep you informed of legal changes, including the PPWR.
Cost and timeline
- €195 per year excl. VAT for packaging up to 1 tonne, authorised representative included. WEEE and batteries are also €195 per year each.
- No setup fee. NATUR-PACK fees are passed on at cost, with nothing added on top.
- Prices cover 12 months from contract signing and are paid in advance. Cancel with 30 days' notice; fees already paid aren't refunded.
- Over 1 tonne: custom pricing. Slovakia and Czechia together: discounted price. See pricing
- Typically 2–4 weeks from signing to registration, depending on how fast NATUR-PACK processes it.
Further reading: Slovakia packaging registration for foreign brands · Slovakia packaging EPR guide · Slovakia reporting obligations · Slovakia packaging fees
Authorised representative for packaging EPR in Czechia
A foreign company that isn't established in the Czech Republic can appoint an authorised representative for the packaging it supplies there. That representative must be a business established in the Czech Republic and designated in a written contract. bin2green s.r.o., based in Prague, acts in this role.
Legal basis
- The PPWR, Regulation (EU) 2025/40, generally applies from 12 August 2026. Art. 45(3) requires producers in the cross-border categories of Art. 3(1)(15)(c) and (d) to appoint an authorised representative in writing in each Member State where they first make packaging available and are not established. This can apply to direct sales to Czech final users.
- In EKO-KOM's system, the authorised representative signs a three-party Contract on Collective Compliance with EKO-KOM and the producer. The producer and the representative are jointly and severally liable for the obligations under that contract.
Who needs it
- Businesses established abroad, in the EU or outside it, that sell packaged products directly to final users in Czechia. A final user can also be a business.
- The sales chain matters: if a Czech importer or distributor is the first to make the goods available, the analysis changes.
How it works with bin2green
- Tell us about your Czech sales via our contact page. We map your sales chain to confirm who the producer is and send your quote within 2 business days.
- You appoint bin2green s.r.o. in writing as your authorised representative.
- We register you in the EKO-KOM system. EKO-KOM then sends the three-party Contract on Collective Compliance, which all parties sign.
- EKO-KOM invoices the annual system fee (CZK 1,600 + 21% VAT) to us as your representative. Once it's paid, EKO-KOM issues your Certificate of Participation and EPR registration number.
- You report quarterly through our client portal, and we submit your packaging statements to EKO-KOM.
Cost and timeline
- CZK 4,800 per year excl. VAT for packaging up to 1 tonne, authorised representative included.
- No setup fee. EKO-KOM's annual fee and packaging fees are passed on at cost, with nothing added on top.
- Prices cover 12 months from contract signing and are paid in advance. Cancel with 30 days' notice; fees already paid aren't refunded.
- Over 1 tonne: custom pricing. Czechia and Slovakia together: discounted price. See pricing
- Typically 2–4 weeks, depending on how fast EKO-KOM processes it.
Further reading: Czech packaging registration step-by-step · Czech EPR packaging rules · Czech reporting requirements · Czech packaging fees
Comparing providers? See bin2green vs AuthoriseMe and bin2green vs EUROMANDAT.
New to EPR in Slovakia or Czechia? Read Compliance service or joining a scheme directly?.
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FAQ
Authorised representative FAQ
Most frequent questions and answers
Do I need an authorised representative to sell packaged goods online into Slovakia?
Yes, if you supply packaged products directly to end users in Slovakia and have no registered office or place of business in Slovakia. This applies to sellers from other EU countries and from outside the EU alike.
Who can be my authorised representative in Slovakia?
Only a legal entity or entrepreneur with a registered office or place of business in Slovakia, appointed by a written mandate for at least one year. A branch without legal personality cannot act as one. bin2green provides this service in Slovakia through its Slovak entity, All black s.r.o., Prešov.
How long does Slovak registration take and what does it cost?
The Ministry of Environment enters a producer in the Register of Producers within 10 working days of receiving the application. With bin2green, the whole process typically takes 2–4 weeks, depending on how quickly NATUR-PACK processes it. Our fee is €195 per year excl. VAT for up to 1 tonne, authorised representative included, with NATUR-PACK fees passed on at cost. There is no setup fee.
Do I need an authorised representative for packaging EPR in Czechia?
Under PPWR Article 45(3), a producer established in another country that supplies packaged products directly to final users in Czechia, without being established there, must appoint one in writing. Whether this applies to you depends on your sales chain, so we check it with you first.
Who can be my authorised representative in Czechia?
A business established in the Czech Republic and designated by you in a written contract. In the EKO-KOM system, it signs a three-party Contract on Collective Compliance with you and EKO-KOM. bin2green s.r.o., based in Prague, acts in this role.
What does a Czech authorised representative cost?
bin2green’s packaging service is CZK 4,800 per year excl. VAT for up to 1 tonne, authorised representative included, with no setup fee. EKO-KOM’s annual fee (CZK 1,600 + 21% VAT) and its packaging fees are passed on at cost, with nothing added on top.
Can one provider cover Slovakia and Czechia?
Yes. bin2green handles packaging EPR in both countries, and WEEE and battery EPR in Slovakia, with one contact and simple reporting through our client portal. The Slovak and Czech mandates remain two separate legal appointments, and companies covering both countries get a discounted price.
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