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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…

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…

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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…

Legal Update for Businesses in 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…

Accelerated Permitting for Real Estate Development Projects: An Overview of the 2026 Amendment to the Building Act

Jul 15, 2026

Starting January 2027, permitting for large buildings shifts to a new central Building Development Authority, replacing today's network of local building offices. The amendment st…

Legal Update for Businesses in the Czech Republic: July 2026

Jul 10, 2026

July 2026 brought companies three effective changes: the second stage of the single monthly employer report, an amendment to the decree on construction requirements, and a reducti…