Extending compensation bonus period for the self-employed
The government has agreed on a bill extending the period for which self-employed persons may draw a compensation bonus in connection with the emergency measures. The bill still has to be passed by parliament and signed by the president.
What’s new in COVID-19 subsidy programmes
We are presenting new information on grant programmes aiming to support activities connected with fighting COVID-19.
Personal data processing during a pandemic – the Office for Personal Data Protection’s perspective
During a declared state of emergency, there is always the danger that public authorities may excessively infringe on citizens’ rights and freedoms – and this also applies to the protection of their personal data. The Office for Personal Data…
Deadline for VAT refund only extended from next year?
On 21 April 2020 the government approved a bill on the administration of tax deductions, which should ensure that excess deductions of VAT shall be refunded to VAT payers within the currently valid 30-day deadline. The bill intends to suspend the…
Government okays increase in carer’s allowance
On 17 April 2020, the government passed a proposal for a temporary increase in carer’s allowance from the present 60% to 80% of the daily assessment base.
Applying for support under the Antivirus programme – practical experience
The Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs has launched the Antivirus programme through which employers may apply for a contribution for wage compensations paid to their employees. Applications can be submitted remotely through the Czech Labour…
Tax loss carry back
The Ministry of Finance has proposed an amendment to the Income Tax Act introducing the option to utilise tax losses retrospectively for up to two years, or prospectively for up to six years. This would not be just a temporary solution, as the…
What’s new in support for businesses affected by COVID -19
Below we summarise the most recent information about subsidies and loan guarantees.
Rent payments in pandemic times I
The effects of the coronavirus pandemic are being felt by many lessees who use leased premises for commercial purposes. A governmental bill on certain measures to mitigate the effect of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, passed by the chamber of deputies,…
Rent payments in pandemic times II – tax implications
The governmental bill on certain measures to mitigate the effect of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic aims to protect lessees of commercial premises that are in default with rental payments. The bill may have a negative impact on lessors’ cash flows, due to…
Changes to compensation bonus for self-employed
The general public’s response to the government-approved compensation bonus for the self-employed in connection with coronavirus-related emergency measures has been very negative, leading the government to revise the bill. The revised compensation…
Selected measures to mitigate coronavirus impact
Currently on their way to the chamber of deputies are government bills aiming to mitigate the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. The bills should help debtors subject to enforcement proceedings and lessees of non-residential premises, as well as…