Legal services
Czech law services in English
PEERS Czechia provides English-language legal services across 12 practice areas for foreigners, expats and international businesses dealing with Czech law.
Business and Company Setup
Foreigners can generally form and own a Czech company, including an s.r.o. (spol. s r.o.). The process typically involves preparing corporate documents, obtaini…
Immigration, Visas and Residence
Czech immigration rules depend on nationality, purpose of stay, employment status, family situation and intended duration of residence. EU citizens have differe…
Criminal Defence
If you are contacted, summoned, detained or charged by Czech police, you have the right to legal representation from the first moment of contact. Do not make st…
Family, Inheritance and Estate Planning
Czech family law and succession law apply to a wide range of situations involving foreigners: international divorce, child custody and support, prenuptial agree…
Employment, Tax and Social Security
Czech employment law regulates the relationship between employees and employers through the Labour Code (zákoník práce) and related laws. Foreign employees typi…
Concierge Legal and Administrative Support
Czech authorities, offices and institutions operate primarily in Czech. Foreign nationals often need support navigating government processes, obtaining apostill…
Real Estate Law
Foreign nationals can generally buy real estate in Czech Republic (restrictions that previously applied were largely removed). Property transactions involve a r…
Debt Collection, Litigation and Enforcement
Czech civil procedure allows creditors to pursue unpaid claims through pre-litigation demand, court proceedings, simplified payment order proceedings (platební …
Contracts and Commercial Law
Czech contracts are governed primarily by the Civil Code (občanský zákoník) and the Business Corporations Act (zákon o obchodních korporacích). PEERS Czechia re…
Transport and Logistics Law
Transport law in Czech Republic is governed by Czech law and international conventions, most importantly the CMR Convention for road transport. Claims relating …
Medical Law and Compensation
Czech law provides patients with the right to access medical records, receive information about their treatment and, where medical negligence can be established…
Tax, Finance and Compliance
Czech tax law applies to residents (worldwide income) and non-residents (Czech-source income). Corporate income tax, VAT (DPH), withholding tax and payroll tax …
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