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Companies to disclose income tax payment information
The European Commission has published a draft directive on the mandatory disclosure of information on income tax payments in individual member states and non-cooperative jurisdictions (public country-by-country reporting). The duty will apply to companies belonging to a corporate group controlled by a company established in or outside the EU with a consolidated turnover exceeding EUR 750 million.
2021 Global Human Capital Trends - The social enterprise in a world disrupted: Leading the shift from survive to thrive
Placing people at the heart of an organization’s decisions about work and the workforce enables leaders to better stay ahead of disruption. Purpose, potential and perspective are essential to build an organization that can thrive in an unpredictable environment with an unknown future.
Billing foreign business trips for which allowances were paid: watch out for the pitfalls
Advances paid to employees who are being sent on foreign business trips must always conform to the Labor Code. At the same time, though, the company must account for travel allowances in accordance with the applicable accounting rules and internal policies.
Legal Update - July 2021
- Amendment in respect of further computerization of public authorities’ procedures
- New occupational safety regulation concerning technical equipment operation
Global tax reform is looming
On 1 July, another significant step was taken in the process. 130 jurisdictions [1] (including the Czech Republic) issued a joint Statement under the OECD framework, in which they have joined a new two-pillar plan to reform international taxation rules. The Statement indicates an ambition to finalize the detailed technical parameters by October 2021, with expected start of application of the new rules from 2023.
Strategic Directions for Czech Economic Policy
- Transition to High-Tech Manufacturing and Exports
- The City Campus as Idea Factory
- Government Programs and Processes That Drive Innovation
- Government as a Competitive Advantage, including Digitization
Advocacy Priorities for 2023
Technology, People, Infrastructure
Actions Recommended in Areas:
1. Establishing Policy Objectives for Research.
2. Research Investment and Cooperation. Big Bets (Key Technology Projects).
3. Establishing Databases for Tracking Public Policy Outcomes.
4. Public Procurement as an Innovation Tool.
5. Immigration of STEM Talents.
6. Digitization of Immigration.
7. Adult Reskilling and Upskilling.
8. Digitization of Land Use.
9. Infrastructure Development, including Technology Parks.
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Policy pipeline
In Policy Pipeline policy developments in the Czech Republic and abroad are monitored to bring better understanding of current topics and trends.