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

29th July 2020 / Competitiveness / Business and Industry


Evolving location strategies in the era of COVID-19

As COVID-19 continues to change lives across the globe, many employers are wondering what effects the pandemic will have on industries, jobs and the workforce over the near and long term. The severity of these impacts will depend on the duration of the pandemic and the effectiveness of the solutions and government actions taken to handle the crisis. Initial data already indicates which industries are being impacted most and how the pandemic is set to potentially alter the labor landscape over the long term. Corporations should be mindful of these impacts and thoughtful about how the shifting labor landscape informs their short- and long-term location strategies.
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29th July 2020 / Competitiveness / Tax & Finance


COVID-19 and transfer pricing policy – comparability analysis

With the economic downturn brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, companies face the challenge of determining whether they should modify their transfer pricing policies. The decision has to be made at a time when comparable data necessary for the analysis are not yet available. At the moment, relying on prior-year data and three-year averages of financial results of comparable companies may not be an appropriate method of setting intra-group prices.
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Members of the American Chamber of Commerce in the Czech Republic