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11th September 2020 / Good governance / Legal Reform and Transparency


Suspended online sales reporting duty to kick in again only as of January 2021

By way of an amendment to Act No. 137/2020 Coll., the suspension of EET (the online sales reporting system) has been extended until 31 December 2020. This means that reporting to be mandatory as of 1 January 2021 again.

11th September 2020 / Competitiveness / Tax & Finance


VAT refunds from other EU states

If you paid local VAT in the price of the goods or services purchased in 2019 in of the EU member countries, and if you use these goods and services for your business, then you may apply for the VAT refund.

10th September 2020 / Economic policy / Macroeconomic Indicators, Economic Growth


Czech Republic: August inflation slightly lower

Czech inflation slowed down slightly to 3.3% from 3.4% in July, but remains elevated and is heading towards the highest average price growth since 2008. Next year, however, it should slow down amid weaker demand and a higher base from this year

9th September 2020 / Good governance / Legal Reform and Transparency


A vaccine for COVID-19: risks and liabilities from an international perspective

As the development of vaccines against COVID-19 is progressing, the question becomes urgent who will be liable if a vaccine is marketed and will cause unexpected adverse effects as a result of the requested speed and scope of vaccine programmes.

9th September 2020 / Competitiveness / Transport, Infrastructure and Tourism


No Rebooking Fees

We know that the flexibility of your travel plans is utmost important. Therefore, for all existing and new individual bookings made before 31 December 2020 with a return date on or before 31 March 2021, we will process change of travel dates free of charge.

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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