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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17th June 2020 / Good governance / Legal Reform and Transparency


Major amendment to the Act on Corporations

Act No. 33/2020 (hereinafter the “Amendment”), amending Act No. 90/2012, on corporations and associations (the Act on Corporations), as amended (hereinafter the “Act on Corporations”), entered into force on February 13 of this year upon its promulgation in the collection of documents. The Amendment was called “major” because it involves the most extensive changes to Czech corporate law in the past six years. Although the vast majority of provisions in the Amendment take effect as of January 1, 2021, it is important to prepare for them in advance.
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17th June 2020 / Good governance / Legal Reform and Transparency


Restrictions on entering and leaving the country after the end of the state of emergency on 18 May 2020 and as of 15 June 2020

Whoever thought that traveling to and from the Czech Republic would return to normal after the end of the state of emergency on 18 May 2020 was wrong. However, the restrictions have ended in relation to most of the EU-countries as of 5 June 2020. Poland will open its borders as of 13 June 2020.
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16th June 2020 / Good governance / Legal Reform and Transparency


Personal Data Processing Act, Practical Commentary

Are you looking for comprehensive information on the processing of personal data? A practical commentary on the law covering the processing of personal data from the law firm PwC Legal offers this information, including specific examples and an overview of case law.
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