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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2nd August 2022 / Good governance / Legal Reform and Transparency


Legal Alert - July 2022 (UBO)

Amendment to the Act on Beneficial Owners Register Reasons for the amendment Changes adopted by the Amendment  
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10th June 2022 / Good governance / Legal Reform and Transparency


New crowdfunding legislation in the Czech Republic – what does it mean?

Recently, the European Union has adopted several new regulations in the capital markets sector. In April 2022, these regulations were comprehensively implemented into Czech legislation by a draft law amending several financial market acts. This national legislative package aims to transpose these regulations into Czech legislation aiming to integrate the capital markets of EU Member States.
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8th June 2022 / Good governance / Legal Reform and Transparency


Is it possible to conclude a labour-law contract electronically without complying with the Labour Code's delivery rules?

According to the Supreme Court, it is. In the case under review, a settlement agreement was concluded between the employer and an employee challenging their dismissal by the employer sending a scan of the signed copy of the agreement to the employee in an e-mail attachment, to which the employee's lawyer responded by e-mail confirming that the agreement was approved and signed by the employee. 
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Members of the American Chamber of Commerce in the Czech Republic