Notes on Czech law, written for clients who do business, own property or have family matters in the Czech Republic. Each article states when it was published; older texts describe the law as it stood at that date.
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Asset management: we have launched the website of our Multi-Family Office, MOSS Assets
As part of our asset management work, we have launched a dedicated website for the multi family office MOSS Assets, including an expert article on trust funds versus foundation funds.
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An Energy Bill Is Not Proof: What Czech Supreme Court Judgment 21 Cdo 94/2026 Means for Businesses
The Czech Supreme Court has rejected the practice of treating a gas bill as correct until the customer proves otherwise. What does this mean for businesses?
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Buying Property in the Czech Republic: Who Holds the Money in Between?
Buying Czech property has a gap in it that catches foreign buyers out. You sign the contract. You pay. And then you wait — because ownership does not pass on signature or on payment, but on registration in the Land Register (katastr…
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Treated in the Czech Republic and Something Went Wrong: What Now?
Medical treatment abroad is stressful even when it goes well. When it does not — a complication nobody warned you about, a procedure that made things worse, a discharge that came too early — you are left trying to work out what…
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Your Czech Customer Is Not Paying: What a Foreign Creditor Can Actually Do
The goods were delivered. The invoice fell due months ago. The emails have gone from polite to formal to unanswered, and you are now weighing whether a Czech debt is worth chasing from abroad at all. It usually is. What matters is…
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Vehicle Defects: Warranty Claims, Repairs and Imported Cars
A car is the most expensive thing most people buy after their home, and the one where a defect is hardest to prove. The dealer says it is normal wear. The garage “fixes” the same fault three times and it comes back.…
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Inheriting in the Czech Republic: A Guide for Foreign Owners and Heirs
If you own a flat in Prague, a cottage in Bohemia or a share in a Czech company, one question decides almost everything about what happens to it when you die: which country’s law governs your estate. Most foreign owners assume it…
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A Handshake, or a Notarial Deed? What Actually Counts When Shareholders Fall Out
Picture a situation we see often at our firm, especially among foreign clients doing business in the Czech Republic: two or three shareholders set up an s.r.o. (the Czech limited liability company), sign a standard-form memorandum of association in front of a…
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Wages in Foreign Currency: Current Options for Expats in the Czech Republic in 2026
For foreign managers and highly qualified professionals working in the Czech Republic, the issue of receiving wages in a foreign currency (e.g., EUR or USD) has long been administratively complex. However, thanks to recent legislative changes—the so-called “Flexibility Amendment” to the Labour…
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Renting an Apartment in the Czech Republic: How to Avoid Illegal Clauses and Protect Your Security Deposit
Finding a great apartment in Prague or Brno is only half the battle. For expats relocating to the Czech Republic, signing the lease agreement is where the real risks begin. Language barriers and unfamiliarity with the Czech Civil Code often lead foreign…
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Can Foreigners Buy Property in the Czech Republic? The Essential Legal Guide for Expats
Buying real estate in the Czech Republic, particularly in Prague, is highly attractive for expats, digital nomads, and foreign investors. However, purchasing an apartment or a house in a foreign country involves navigating a complex legal system, a language barrier, and unfamiliar…