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30th March 2021 / Amcham advocacy news /


AmCham Submits Comments on Czech National Recovery Plan to Pirate Parliamentary Club

AmCham suggested that the EU Recovery represents a rare chance to attract the levels of private research and development necessary to build and sustain an innovative economy. Our letter recommends focusing on expanding the strategic research already existing in the country both in volume and the diversity of research conducted. We also noted that the effort to create a regional institute for oncological research is worth serious consideration. 

30th March 2021 / Good governance / Legal Reform and Transparency


Czech DPA published model documentation for mandatory testing

In connection with the extension of mandatory employee COVID-19 testing to all employers, the Czech Data Protection Authority (DPA) finally responded and significantly complemented its previous statement from the beginning of March on the related obligations of employers from the GDPR point of view.

30th March 2021 / Competitiveness / Tax & Finance


2021 amendment to VAT Act introduces deemed supplier concept

The VAT position of electronic interface operators will change dramatically from 1 July 2021. In connection with a planned amendment to the VAT Act relating to e-commerce, individual e-shops ensuring the sale of goods from foreign suppliers will have to assess whether they are operating as deemed suppliers.

29th March 2021 / Economic policy / Trade and Investment


European Bank for Reconstruction and Development: EBRD to resume investing in Czech Republic following Covid-19 pandemic

  • EBRD to invest in Czech Republic again for the first time since 2008
  • Czech Republic among countries worst hit by coronavirus crisis in Europe
  • EBRD to strengthen economic resilience and stimulate private-sector growth

29th March 2021 / Good governance / Legal Reform and Transparency


New rules for the electronic filing of tax returns in the Czech Republic

An amendment to the General Fiscal Code extends the deadline for filing one’s tax return in case the taxpayers file their tax return electronically.

Strategic Directions for Czech Economic Policy

  1. Transition to High-Tech Manufacturing and Exports
  2. The City Campus as Idea Factory
  3. Government Programs and Processes That Drive Innovation
  4. 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.

 

 

Read the documents in English and Czech.

Policy pipeline

In Policy Pipeline policy developments in the Czech Republic and abroad are monitored to bring better understanding of current topics and trends.

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