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How to Challenge a Visa or Residence Permit Refusal in the Czech Republic
May 22, 2026
A visa refusal cannot be challenged in court — the only remedy is a request for reconsideration filed within 15 days of the decision, except for family members of EU citizens, who…
Challenging loan acceleration
May 22, 2026
A bank must act with professional care even in a business loan relationship, and if it kept refinancing a company despite clear signs of over-indebtedness, a court can reduce cont…
Intra-Group Leases in Czech Tax Audits
May 22, 2026
Rent charged between related companies must match market price, or the tax office will adjust the tax base and assess additional income tax plus a 20% penalty and late-payment int…
Green Claims Directive 2026
May 21, 2026
Since 2026, the EU's Green Claims Directive allows fines of up to 4% of turnover even for a phrase like "eco-friendly" used without precise data, because every environmental claim…
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Key Legal Requirements for Foreign Buyers Purchasing Czech Real Estate
May 21, 2026
A foreign buyer becomes the legal owner of Czech real estate only once the transfer is recorded in the land registry, not by signing the contract or paying the price, and for non-…
EU ETS, ETS2 and CBAM
May 21, 2026
Starting in 2028, the new ETS2 system will put a carbon price on heating and transport fuels too, but the obligation to buy allowances falls on fuel suppliers, who will pass the c…
Loan Acceleration in the Czech Republic
May 21, 2026
Loan acceleration means the bank demands repayment of the entire remaining balance at once, but you can push back by arguing the bank failed its duty to inform you or approved the…
When a Business Partner Breaks the Deal
May 20, 2026
In the Czech Republic, a contractual penalty applies even without proof of actual damage, so a few days' delay can trigger a penalty worth several percent of the whole deal — but…
Mandatory Lobbyist Registration in the Czech Republic
May 20, 2026
A company that regularly meets with MPs or officials to influence legislation must, since 2025, register in the Czech lobbyist registry (RELOB), or face a fine of up to CZK 1 mill…