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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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Windfall tax proposal published
We keep you informed of developments regarding the possible introduction of a special tax on "windfall" profits - the so-called windfall tax.
On Friday, 21 October 2022, a proposed amendment aimed at introducing the windfall tax was officially published.
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Legal Alert | Further changes to the beneficial owner registration rules
On 1 October 2022 an amendment to the Act on the Registration of Beneficial Owners came into effect, which again changes the existing legal regulation of beneficial owners. The amendment no longer distinguishes between the ultimate beneficiary and the person with ultimate influence and extends the scope of obliged entities.
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Upcoming legislative changes to agreements outside employment contracts
The Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs has submitted a long-awaited bill to amend the Labour Code, which is to implement two EU directives in Czech law. Among other things, the new regulation will affect the working conditions of employees working under agreements to complete a job or to perform work. Employers should be on the alert, as the amendment brings major changes.
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