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Czech Visa and Residence Permit Fees

May 27, 2026

Visa and residence fees in the Czech Republic change regularly and vary by permit type – a late payment of the administrative fee automatically halts the proceedings without furth…

Trust or foundation fund

May 27, 2026

Both a trust fund and a foundation fund can separate your assets from personal liability, keeping them out of reach of creditors in bankruptcy or enforcement proceedings – but the…

EU Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)

May 26, 2026

Starting in August 2026, the EU's new packaging regulation (PPWR) bans placing on the market packaging that fails new recyclability rules, and it applies to manufacturers, e-shops…

Medicinal product distribution in the Czech Republic

May 26, 2026

You may only distribute medicines in the Czech Republic with a permit from the State Institute for Drug Control (SÚKL) – operating without one risks a fine of up to CZK 20 million…

How to Appeal an SZPI Fine and Avoid Double Punishment Under Czech Law

May 26, 2026

You can appeal a fine from the Czech Agriculture and Food Inspection Authority within 15 days of the decision, and if another authority has already penalised you for the same cond…

Challenging Zoning Plan Amendments in Czech Courts: Key Options and Deadlines

May 26, 2026

A zoning plan amendment can be challenged in court within one year of it taking effect, or later as part of a dispute over a specific building permit – but missing the deadline ca…

Accelerated Tax Depreciation for Innovation Investments in 2026

May 25, 2026

Thanks to accelerated tax depreciation, new machinery and technology can be written off faster in the first years — zero-emission vehicles even within just 2 years — but misclassi…

International Employee Secondment

May 25, 2026

Posting an employee abroad determines which country taxes their salary and collects social and health insurance, depending on the length of stay, tax residency, and whether the co…

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Unitary patent vs european and national filings

May 25, 2026

A unitary European patent costs EUR 4,555 in maintenance fees over its first ten years and covers 18 EU countries with a single payment – roughly a third cheaper than validating a…