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

14th May 2021 / Competitiveness / Tax & Finance


Tax waiver in relation to a professional education allowance

On 27 April 2021, the Minister of Finance issued another resolution on waiver of income tax on the grounds of an extraordinary event caused by the coronavirus spread. This time, it relates to the income tax corresponding to the tax liability arising from the breach of the condition of the operational time of assets used for professional education under Section 34g (1) of Act No. 586/1992 Coll., on Income Taxes, as amended (Income Taxes Act).
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6th May 2021 / Competitiveness / Business and Industry


Hotels, after tough year, are back in investors’ sights

Capital-raising and hotel sales highlight investor optimism for the sector’s recovery  
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6th May 2021 / Competitiveness / Health Care


Harnessing the power of data: can reality catch up with ambition?

We explore lessons from five organizations that have pioneered successful analytics projects in the field of health and human services.
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Members of the American Chamber of Commerce in the Czech Republic