Czech court tightens rules for reduced withholding tax on royalties

The Supreme Administrative Court of the Czech Republic has ruled that a simple declaration of beneficial ownership is not sufficient to apply a reduced withholding tax rate on royalty payments. Companies must also have a direct legal relationship…

Parliament approved Amendment to the Top-Up Tax Act

The amendment to the Top-Up Tax Act, which aims to ensure a minimum level of taxation for large and multinational corporate groups at a rate of 15%, introduces changes that will also affect the Tax Administration Code and bring new obligations in…

Transparency in pay: Fair pay or discrimination

Stricter rules against the gender pay gap, based on the European Equal Pay Directive, should apply from June 2026. The new legislation brings challenges for HR managers and employers, who will face new obligations.

Parliament approves the third package of consolidation measures

On September 24, 2025, National Council approved the third consolidation of public finances in an accelerated legislative procedure. We bring you an overview of the key changes in the tax area. The above-mentioned law is still subject to the…

Czech Republic Approved Changes to the Minimum Tax Act

The Czech Republic has approved and published in the Collection of Laws amendments to the Minimum Tax Act, introducing the EU Minimum Tax Directive for large multinational companies. The amendment began to apply the day after its publication, with…