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.

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23rd May 2019 / Competitiveness / Tax & Finance

expats.cz: The Czech tax system is one of the world’s most complicated

Czech taxes are complicated, according to the Global MNC Tax Complexity Project, which has measured the complexity of tax systems in 100 countries around the world, expats.cz wrote.

23rd May 2019 / Competitiveness / Transport, Infrastructure and Tourism

Deutsche Bank Survey: Prague Among Top 15 Cities in 2019 for Quality of Life

The Deutsche Bank 8th annual survey of global prices and living standards from various countries and cities around the world is out.

17th May 2019 / Competitiveness / Tax & Finance

OECD Taxing Wages 2019 - The Czech Republic

The annual publication provides details of taxes paid on wages in OECD countries. It covers personal income taxes and social security contributions paid by employees, social security contributions and payroll taxes paid by employers, and cash benefits received by in-work families. It illustrates how these taxes and benefits are calculated in each member country and examines how they impact household incomes.