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Legal and Operational Obligations of Small-scale Payment Service Providers
Sep 23, 2025
An SSPSP license is a strategic entry point into the European Union's vast single market. Governed by the Czech Act on Payment Systems (Act No. 370/2017 Sb.), which aligns with th…
Successful establishment of a complex holding structure and preparation of a contractual framework
Sep 22, 2025
ARROWS Law Firm provided comprehensive legal advice on establishing a new business group and setting up an optimal holding structure designed to support the long-term development…
Payment Services Act and PSD2
Sep 22, 2025
The revised Payment Services Directive (PSD2), a key European regulation, came into effect in 2016 as an update to the original directive from 2007. The EU adopted PSD2 to address…
Polish vs. Czech Employment Contracts
Sep 22, 2025
At first glance, the Czech standard employment contract (pracovní smlouva) appears to be a direct counterpart to the Polish umowa o pracę. Both form the basis of a standard employ…
Regular legal obligations of securities dealers towards the CNB
Sep 22, 2025
Understanding the role of the Czech National Bank (CNB) is the first step toward successful compliance. The CNB is not merely a central bank; it is the single, unified supervisory…
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Commercial Contracts with Czech Partners: Common Mistakes Made by Polish Companies
Sep 22, 2025
The strong economic and cultural ties between Poland and the Czech Republic make cross-border business seem straightforward. However, this familiarity can be a trap. Many Polish c…
Povolení přípojky před hlavní stavbou
Sep 21, 2025
The main legislative change is the new categorization of utility connections. Water and sewage connections up to 25 meters in length are now considered minor structures. In practi…
How to Enforce Debts in the Czech Republic
Sep 21, 2025
Before initiating any formal legal action, the most strategic and cost-effective first step in the Czech Republic is a professional, out-of-court approach. This amicable phase is…
Declaration of the Owner on the Division of a Property into Units
Sep 19, 2025
Have you inherited a property with apartments or are you refinancing a mortgage? It is very likely that your Owner's Declaration no longer reflects reality and exposes you to hidd…