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Legislative Monitoring – International: July 2026
Jul 23, 2026
Goods your company imports into the USA are subject to a new customs surcharge as of July 24 – and this also applies to products from the European Union. The situation has also ti…

Legal changes for firms in 2026
Jul 21, 2026
Companies this year face new obligations ranging from cybersecurity to beneficial ownership registers, and failing to comply can cost hundreds of thousands of crowns in fines. In…

When Does an EU Company Need Local Representation Before a Czech Court? (2026)
Jul 21, 2026
No, a Czech lawyer isn't legally required to sue a debtor in Czech courts of first instance – only Supreme Court appeals demand one. But proceedings run in Czech, deadlines can be…

How to Check Your Czech Business Partner
Jul 20, 2026
Before signing a contract with a Czech company, you can check its ownership, signing authority, finances, and insolvency or enforcement status for free in public registers. One re…

A real estate development project in progress following the amendment
Jul 20, 2026
Which rules govern your building permit process depends on the date you file the application, not on when the new law takes effect. Projects over 10,000 m² only get the simplified…

Debt Recovery in the Czech Republic: A Complete Guide for Foreign Companies (2026)
Jul 20, 2026
A Czech customer stopped paying? Before you can recover your legal costs in court, you must send a formal payment demand at least seven days before filing a claim – skip it and yo…
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A single permit for major development projects
Jul 17, 2026
Large residential projects over 10,000 m² will get a single permit from a single authority in one procedure, but the speed of the whole process depends on the quality of documents…

Building Permits for Major Development Projects 2026
Jul 16, 2026
If you're planning a residential project over 10,000 m², the new building law amendment speeds up permitting into one procedure before a central authority – but removes your right…

Legislative Monitoring – Europe: July 2026
Jul 15, 2026
Companies with a branch or customers in Europe face several deadlines in quick succession – the earliest on July 31, 2026, in Slovakia. The postponement of European rules for arti…