In connection with the spread of Covid-19, the Czech government has announced extensive crisis measures with a major impact on the performance of all business activities nationwide. Below we provide answers to frequently asked questions, especially in the area of contracts and regulation. Employment law and related issues are dealt with in more detail in our Practical Guide for Employers. Updated on 14 April 2020, 11 a.m. We continue to monitor the situation closely.  

The European Commission temporarily exempts imports of medical equipment from non-EU countries from customs duties and VAT. This was decided on April 3, 2020 by applications from the EU member states and the United Kingdom.