Legal
Instant euro payments and payee verification: new obligations for Czech banks and…
From 2027, Czech banks and payment institutions will face new obligations concerning euro payments. In particular, the EU regulation introduces mandatory verification of the payee, expands the availability of instant payments and changes the rules…
Pay transparency: legislation awaits approval, but preparations should not
The bill implementing the EU pay transparency rules has reached the Chamber of Deputies. It imposes a number of obligations on employers, which they are expected to comply with from 1 January 2027. Employers should therefore not wait for the…
End of greenwashing? Sellers face tighter scrutiny of ‘green’ advertising
Sellers‘ claims of being ‘eco-friendly’, ‘environmentally friendly’ or ‘climate-friendly’ will soon no longer be permitted without appropriate substantiation. In addition to introducing rules on greenwashing, the proposed amendments to the Civil…
EU employment law updates: third-country jobseeker database and changes to the EGF
In the first half of the year, two noteworthy EU regulations affecting employment law entered into force: the first establishes the EU Talent Pool for recruiting workers from third countries, while the second strengthens the role of the European…
New EU rules for automotive industry
The European Union has approved a new regulation which will have a significant impact on the automotive industry. It changes the rules covering the entire life cycle of motor vehicles, from design through manufacturing and sale to environmentally…
Who actually owns the company? The answer no longer available to everyone
Until recently, it took just a few clicks for anyone to find out, free of charge and without registration, who ultimately stood behind any Czech company. That era ended on 17 December 2025 when the register of beneficial owners was made inaccessible…
Only one year left before new AML regime starts
Obliged entities have only one year left to adjust their AML framework to the new rules. This is not only about the regulation itself but also about the technical standards and guidelines that are gradually being prepared by the new European…
Home office from beach: attractive benefit and potential problem
The summer months bring increased interest in working from abroad. Employees want to combine holidays with work, and employers often try to accommodate them. However, home office from another country is not just “ordinary remote work with a better…
Buy Now - Pay Later (BNPL) services to be treated as regular consumer credit
So far, the regulation of “Buy Now – Pay Later” (BNPL) services has been relatively lenient under Czech law thanks to an exemption in the Consumer Credit Act. This is about to change significantly. With the transposition of the revised Consumer…
AIFMD II sets rules for loan-originating funds
AIFMD II is the first directive to harmonise European rules for alternative investment funds that originate loans or acquire receivables arising from fund loans. The new requirements will primarily affect special funds, qualifying investor funds and…
Who will Cobra bite? Authorities are preparing coordinated approach against illegal…
Illegal work, the ‘Svarc’ system, and disguised agency employment are not new concepts. Yet many companies perceive the risk of sanctions as marginal – operating beyond the law is often simply more advantageous. A new initiative by three ministries…
Increase in salary requirements for EU Blue Cards from 1 May 2026
Based on newly published data on the average wage in the Czech Republic, the minimum wage required for the issuance of an EU Blue Card will increase from 1 May 2026. The change will affect not only the Blue Card procedure itself but also the…