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…
COVID Prague – what’s new in support in the form of guarantees
We are presenting new information on support to small and medium-sized business in Prague as well as on COVID Plus and COVID III guarantees.
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.
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…
What’s new in support for businesses affected by COVID -19
Below we summarise the most recent information about subsidies and loan guarantees.
No penalty for late payment of health insurance premium by employers for employees
Pursuant to an amendment to the Act on Public Health Insurance, until 21 September 2020, no penalties will be imposed for the late payment of health insurance premiums for employees for the period from March to August 2020.
COVID-19 – Legal FAQs and their answers
Please consider the following answers our general comments on the current situation. If you are interested in the legal analysis of a concrete contractual relationship, the effect of the current measures on your business, or any other related legal…