Good governance / Legal Reform and Transparency

This section details initiatives to make government a competitive advantage. It includes analysis and reports of government initiatives, as well as data on accountability and performance measures.

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27th May 2021 / Good governance / Legal Reform and Transparency


Amendment to VAT Act 2021: Goods from e-shops becoming more expensive?

From 1 July 2021, VAT will be collected on all import consignments regardless of their value. Thus, when purchasing goods from foreign e-shops, it will be necessary to consider, among other things, whether the product price includes or excludes VAT. Crucial is who will pay the VAT on imports – the seller or the buyer – and whether any simplification procedure will be applied to collect VAT.
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27th May 2021 / Good governance / Legal Reform and Transparency


Germany and the Czech Republic - New rules as the pandemic relents

The system of rules for entering or leaving the two neighboring countries is turning into a non-negotiable thicket just as the actual pandemic appears to relent its grip.
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27th May 2021 / Good governance / Legal Reform and Transparency


Update on mandatory employee testing in the Czech Republic

From 24 May 2021, new conditions came into force regulating exceptions from the mandatory testing of all employees in companies, which was gradually introduced in the Czech Republic during March 2021.
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Members of the American Chamber of Commerce in the Czech Republic