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Withdrawing from a Company Car Purchase Agreement for Hidden Defects
May 23, 2026
A hidden defect in a company vehicle, such as a rolled-back odometer or a concealed accident, can justify terminating the purchase contract, but unlike a consumer, a company itsel…
Intellectual Property Protection and Software Licensing for Tech Companies
May 22, 2026
Without a contract that properly assigns code rights from outside developers, a company doesn't actually own its software, and misusing a GPL-type open-source library can force it…
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…
Greenwashing Under EU Scrutiny: Current Czech Rules and the EmpCo Directive
May 21, 2026
Under Czech legislation, misleading environmental claims already carry a fine of up to CZK 5 million from the Czech Trade Inspection Authority. Furthermore, the European EmpCo Dir…
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…
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