Prague

Doing business in the Czech Republic

Discover your business opportunities and invest in the Czech Republic

27/01/2026
Prague
The Czech Republic is a country with strong fundamentals, mainly in industries such as engineering, metallurgical, construction, or food industry. Our economy continues to grow and has managed to maintain its own stability since 1991.

Why is it worth investing in the Czech Republic?


Strategic location

The Czech Republic is located in the center of Europe and one of the biggest advantages is its location, thanks to which is accessible from all the main communication routes. Also, Brno city is often referred to as a „Silicon Valley in the heart of Europe“ thanks to many IT startup projects and progressive research and development sectors. The city is also ranked as the 22nd most attractive city in the world to IT talents.

Market potential

The Czech Republic has 10,69 million inhabitants and its economy has traditionally been one of the most developed in Europe. Also, our GDP reaches the level of the most developed countries in the world.

Investment incentives

Such as governmental grants, special economic zones, real estate tax exemptions, support for R&D activity etc.

Stable economy
The Czech Republic's economy and its currency have remained stable in recent years. Despite a slight increase in unemployment, the Czech labour market continues to be one of the most stable in Europe. The general unemployment rate stood at 3.2% as of May 2026, remaining among the lowest in the European Union.
Human capital

Well-educated specialists in the fields of economics, science, IT with proficiency in foreign languages.

Explore your options and build your business in the Czech Republic!

Opening a business in the Czech Republic – how can we help?

Crowe offers full scope of support for setting up a business in Czech Republic efficiently, with an approach tailored to the clients’ needs. We have many years of experience in serving foreign clients who are entering the Czech market or developing their business in Czech Republic, and who are looking for solutions which best fit their specific business model.

 

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We support companies that want to:

  • Open a company in the Czech Republic
  • Open a branch in the Czech Republic
  • Buy a ready-made company
  • Invest in a Czech company
  • Acquire a Czech company / conduct M&A transaction
  • Expand business in the Czech Republic
  • Relocate business to Czech Republic / Move specific operations to the Czech Republic

 

Starting business in the Czech Republic – scope of support:

  • Advice on choice of structure
  • Advice on international and local tax treatment
  • Company set-up:
    Limited Liability Company in the Czech Republic
    Branch in the Czech Republic
    Joint stock company in the Czech Republic
  • Registration for tax purposes (including VAT registration)
  • Assistance with the opening a bank account in the Czech Republic
  • Establishment of an electronic signature
  • Registration in the CRBR (Central Register of Beneficial Owners)
  • Advice on finance structure
  • Advice on employment structure and contracts
  • Trademark registration with the Czech Patent Office
  • Advice on local regulatory permissions/licences

 

Running business in the Czech Republic – ongoing support:

  • Accounting outsourcing in compliance with Czech regulations
  • Payroll and HR Administration outsourcing
  • Ongoing corporate compliance and company secretarial services
  • Advising on corporate income tax (CIT)
  • Advising on value added tax (VAT)
  • Assistance during tax and fiscal inspections
  • Assistance with investment structures
  • Ongoing tax advice
  • Audit of financial statements
  • Corporate law
  • Labour law (Employment Law & Benefits)
  • Commercial law (contracts, intra-group contracting)
  • M&A transactions (legal due diligence, legal structuring, post-merger integration)
  • Advice on all matters related to purchase of commercial real estate by foreigners
  • Intellectual property protection

All our services are provided in Czech or English.

Contact us

Ivana Brancuzka 2025
Ivana Brancuzká
Partner, CEO Czech RepublicCrowe
Tomas Uvira
Tomáš Uvíra
Audit Director & Quality PartnerCrowe
Pavel Havlicek
Pavel Havlíček
Accounting DirectorCrowe

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Increase in Tax-Related Interest
As of 1 July 2026, late payment interest is 11.75% p.a. It accrues from day 4 after the due date and is based on the CNB repo rate +8 pp.
EET
EET 2.0: Return of electronic sales registration
The Czech government is preparing to reintroduce EET from 2027. The new system is expected to be simpler and focused primarily on contact payments.
tax residency
New GFR methodology on determining tax residency: Key changes
The guidance introduces a new interpretation of the rules and practical clarifications affecting cross-border tax residency assessments.
tax
Increase in Tax-Related Interest
As of 1 July 2026, late payment interest is 11.75% p.a. It accrues from day 4 after the due date and is based on the CNB repo rate +8 pp.
EET
EET 2.0: Return of electronic sales registration
The Czech government is preparing to reintroduce EET from 2027. The new system is expected to be simpler and focused primarily on contact payments.
tax residency
New GFR methodology on determining tax residency: Key changes
The guidance introduces a new interpretation of the rules and practical clarifications affecting cross-border tax residency assessments.