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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Czech Competition Office traces compliance with upcoming rules on trade practices in food and agricultural sector
Between 2021 and 2022, the Czech Office for the Protection of Competition (“Office”) carried out an extensive investigation into the food and agricultural sector. Its aim was to analyse trade practices within food purchasing and redistribution markets. These were then evaluated against the upcoming new regulation of trade practices in these sectors. The Office’s investigation report shows which practices will have to be changed, offering some guidelines on compliance. This article outlines the key takeaways.
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Even the tax authority must meet deadlines
Not only taxpayers but also tax administrators must keep an eye on deadlines. There are lapse periods, after which it is no longer possible to take action and decisions issued by the tax administrator after the expiry of such time limits are unlawful. And there are procedural time limits, which, if not complied with, do not expose the tax administrator to the risk of unlawful decisions. How to understand the deadlines and how to defend against the tax administrator's failure to comply with them?
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The energy-saving tariff and new powers for the ministry of industry and energy regulatory office
On August 1, 2022, the President of the Czech Republic signed into law a new act amending the Energy Act and the Act on Promoted Energy Sources (the “Amendment”). The amendment will enter into force shortly, but the implementing regulations will be decisive in practice:
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