The 2025 edition of Doing Business in the Czech Republic, prepared by the team at HOLEC, DUDÁK, BARTŮŇKOVÁ ADVOKÁTI s.r.o., is now available. The publication provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the Czech legal and business environment, reflecting recent legislative and economic developments that shape the conditions for investment and enterprise.
This year’s update captures changes across corporate, tax, labour, and regulatory areas and offers clear explanations of current rules affecting business establishment, operation, and compliance. It outlines the structure of the Czech legal and judicial systems, key aspects of company formation and management, the regime for foreign direct investment screening, and the principal forms of state support available to investors.
The guide also reviews the evolving framework for taxation and accounting, labour relations, and digital regulation, including the country’s transition toward full electronic communication with public authorities and enhanced cybersecurity standards. It further summarises relevant rules on competition, data protection, real estate, and immigration—presenting a coherent picture of how Czech law interacts with the broader EU legal and market context.
Designed as a informal reference for both foreign and domestic investors, Doing Business in the Czech Republic 2025 aims to facilitate informed decision-making and to serve as a high-levvel companion for anyone navigating the Czech business landscape. It is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be regarded as legal, tax, or investment advice.
The full report can be downloaded here and covers the following topics:
Czech Republic – Brief general overview
Czech legal system
Judicial system / Dispute resolution
Establishing business presence
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Screening
Forms of legal entities
A branch
A limited liability company (s.r.o.)
A joint-stock company (a.s.)
Partnerships (k.s. and v.o.s.)
Liability
Data mailboxes (Databoxes)
Trade licensing
Investment Incentives
Taxation
Corporate Income Tax
Personal Income Tax
Value Added Tax
Other Taxes
Labour Environment / Workforce
Consumer Protection
Personal Data Protection
Real Estate
Register of Contracts
Register of the Beneficial Owners
M&A / Competition
Merger Control
Public (State) Aid
Abuse of Significant Market Power
Sanctions, Leniency Programme
Visas & Permits
Cybersecurity and Digital Compliance
Intellectual Property Rights