Good governance

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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19th December 2022 / Good governance / Legal Reform and Transparency


Czech Republic Significant Market Power Act fundamentally redesigned

As of 1 January 2023, a significant amendment to the Act on Significant Market Power takes effect.
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1st December 2022 / Good governance / Legal Reform and Transparency


5% social security contributions reduction for employers who employ selected groups of jobseekers

As of next year, employers may apply a 5% reduction to the employer’s social security contributions for their employees. The rationale behind the relevant amendment to the Act on Social Security and Employment Policy Contributions is to motivate employers to hire individuals who, due to their age or various life situations, cannot enter into full-time employment.
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1st December 2022 / Good governance / Legal Reform and Transparency


The Ministry of Finance published a draft of the new Accounting Act

On 26 October 2022, the Ministry of Finance sent a draft of the new Accounting Act for the comment procedure. The draft of the new Accounting Act is based on the intended subject-matter that was approved by the government on 5 October 2020. The intended subject-matter was developed by the Ministry of Finance in cooperation with a working group that included experts from both the academic background and accounting and audit practice.
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Members of the American Chamber of Commerce in the Czech Republic