Competitiveness

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

30th September 2020 / Competitiveness / Trade and Investment


First change to new investment incentive criteria

In response to the coronavirus pandemic, the Ministry of Industry and Trade has submitted an amendment to the Government Decree on Investment Incentives aiming to provide more substantial support for investments involving selected strategic products.
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25th September 2020 / Competitiveness / Tax & Finance


Who dares wins: European M&A Outlook 2020

Who dares wins: European M&A Outlook 2020 European dealmaking downcast, but distressed opportunities emerging London, 22 September 2020 – The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a heavy toll on European dealmaking activity. However, opportunities remain for those willing to take risks, according to the eighth edition of the European M&A Outlook, published by CMS in association with Mergermarket. The report is a comprehensive assessment of dealmaking sentiment in the European M&A market.  It canvasses the opinions of 230 senior Europe-based executives, from corporate and private equity firms, about their expectations for M&A in the year ahead.
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23rd September 2020 / Competitiveness / Tax & Finance


Mazars CEE Tax Guide 2020: Czech and Slovak republics among 21 countries with the highest level of labour taxation

The Czech Republic, Slovakia and Russia lead the rankings of the 21 CEE countries where employers and employees have to pay the highest mandatory contributions to social and health insurance. This is according to the international MAZARS CEE Tax Guide, which monitors the development of direct and indirect tax, labour expenses, wage levels and the area of transfer pricing.
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Members of the American Chamber of Commerce in the Czech Republic