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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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

For expatriates, foreign executives, and international families residing in the Czech Republic, the dissolution of a marriage represents far more than a personal transition. When your life is distributed across multiple jurisdictions—perhaps holding a marriage certificate from the UK, a diversified investment…

In recent months, there has been a growing trend of employee requests to work from home (home office) or—especially during the summer months—from abroad (so-called workation). Although this working arrangement may represent an attractive benefit for employees, it entails a number of…

Going through a divorce while living abroad is stressful enough. The Czech Republic is simplifying its family law in 2026 to make the process more dignified, faster, and less bureaucratic. If you are considering a divorce in Czechia, here are the key…