Competitiveness / Business and Industry

This section feature research, opinion and progress reports on how the Czech Republic compares to other EU countries economically. It includes analysis of international rankings such as the WEF and World Bank.

Spotlight issue

1st March 2021 / Competitiveness / Business and Industry


Emergency measures in the Czech Republic as of March 1

We are continually updating this guide in response to the gradual publication of official information by public authorities. Latest update: 1 March 2021 (Restrictions on movement, the requirement to wear masks, Closure of schools, Retail sale and services, Testing of employees). We are bringing employers up-to-date practical recommendations and advice.  
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8th February 2021 / Competitiveness / Business and Industry


Third call to apply for COVID – Rent support

The COVID - Rent programme, partly compensating for rent-related expenses for selected retail outlets and facilities providing services, will open for the third time. The third call directly follows the previous call. Moreover, the deadline for submitting applications within the second call has been extended until 4 February 2021. The third call has been open since 5 February 2021 and will continue until 8 April 2021.
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5th February 2021 / Competitiveness / Business and Industry


AmCham Real Estate Council on office market: The biggest mistake is to do nothing

AmCham Real Estate Council met online on February 4, 2021 to discuss the state of the real estate office market and return to office during and after the pandemic - to go or not to go? And how much office space is necessary to keep?
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Members of the American Chamber of Commerce in the Czech Republic