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KPMG’s Tax and Legal Forum: Karel Šimka’s comments on SAC case law re ‘Svarc’ system…
The participants in the recent Tax and Legal Forum were given a behind-the-scenes look at the decision-making and functioning of the Supreme Administrative Court (SAC) by its president, Karel Šimka. We bring you part of the interview with him…
Register of beneficial owners publicly inaccessible from 17 December 2025
The Ministry of Justice has announced that from 17 December 2025, it will make the Register of Beneficial Owners (in Czech: Evidence skutečných majitelů, ESM) publicly inaccessible. This step follows current European legislation and recent case law…
Is this the end of ‘forever chemicals’ in the EU?
The European Union plans to gradually restrict the use of ‘forever chemicals’ found in packaging, textiles and electronics and subsequently accumulating in nature and the human body. The aim is to protect the environment and human health.
Regulation of shared electric scooters insufficient – Prague introduces own solution
Current legislation provides municipalities with only limited options for responding to problems associated with the operation of shared electric scooters. Cities are therefore looking for alternative ways to regulate them.
Packaging regulation in jeopardy?
Companies across numerous EU member states are voicing strong concerns over the new packaging regulation (Regulation (EU) 2025/40), which they will have to comply with as early as next year. What are the most contentious points? Can changes still be…
Compensation for victims of communist regime’s protective surveillance
From 1 September 2025, people who for political reasons were subjected to the communist regime’s protective surveillance can apply for a one-off compensation payment of CZK 100,000. Applications must be submitted by 31 December 2026.
Faster and easier corporate changes in EU
With a recently adopted EU directive, the EU undertakes a major step toward digitising company law in the EU and simplifying doing business. The directive’s goal is to expand and modernise the use of digital tools to streamline procedures for…
Whatever happened to Code of Administrative Justice amendment?
The amendment to the Code of Administrative Justice was published in the Collection of Laws on September 2.The new rules of will affect the process of defending against decisions or interventions by administrative authorities in court. In our…
Banking amendment: wider powers for CNB and clarification of rules for branches of…
The amendment to the Banking Act and other financial market laws is already valid, and most of its provisions will enter into effect from 11 January 2026. The amendment transposes the Capital Requirements Directive VI (CRD VI), regulates certain…
Unreported work: new Employment Act concept
From 1 October 2025, an amendment to the Employment Act enters into effect introducing a new legal concept – unreported work. It significantly changes the obligation of employers to report the commencement of the employment of foreigners to the…
Foreign Subsidies Regulation: review may affect practice The Foreign Subsidies…
The Foreign Subsidies Regulation is facing a review by the European Commission. What will the commission focus on, what’s the current status and what steps are expected?
Second wave of effects of the AI Act
Half a year after the ban on unacceptable artificial intelligence systems took effect, the European artificial intelligence regulation is entering its next phase. Since 2 August 2025, the second wave of rules of EU Regulation 2024/1689 (AI Act) have…