https://zakony.jsmelide.cz/en/lawsCzech Laws Database RSS FeedenTue, 08 Sep 2026 17:31:44 +0000Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:31:44 +0000https://zakony.jsmelide.cz/en/law/10/301Effective January 1, 2027, the proposal will regulate work carried out through digital platforms and strengthen worker protection in the context of algorithmic decision-making. It introduces a presumption of an employment relationship, the right to human review of automated decisions, protection of employment data, and record-keeping obligations for platforms. Compliance will be monitored by labor inspectors and the Office for Personal Data Protection; violations may result in heavy fines or a ban on operations. Platforms already in operation must comply with record-keeping, information, and contact obligations by January 31, 2027. #sanctions #obligations #administration #labor #entrepreneurship #internetTue, 08 Sep 2026 17:31:44 +0000law-10-301https://zakony.jsmelide.cz/en/law/10/300The bill introduces more transparent and equitable pay: employers are prohibited from inquiring about job applicants’ previous wages, must disclose the minimum wage, and larger employers will be required to report gender pay gaps. It tightens penalties for illegal and unreported work, including the presumption of an employment relationship, retroactive social insurance contributions, and liability in the supply chain; it directly restricts the employment of foreign nationals in violation of their authorization. It changes the administration of insurance claims, unemployment benefits, and rules for digital labor platforms, with the main changes taking effect in 2027 and 2028. #foreigners #finance #administration #labor #socialTue, 08 Sep 2026 17:25:36 +0000law-10-300https://zakony.jsmelide.cz/en/law/10/298Scope: Sections 2–6; pages 1–2. The bill introduces a new non-earmarked tax revenue for municipalities and regions based on the living area of newly completed apartments. Municipalities are to receive 3,000 to 4,000 CZK per m², regions 500 CZK per m², and Prague 5,000 CZK per m², with Prague transferring a portion of these funds to its city districts. Funding will be shifted from VAT revenue, which will reduce state budget revenue and is intended to incentivize local governments to build housing; the first payments are expected in 2028 based on apartments occupied in 2027. The strikethrough in the text refers to the formal title and article designations, not to the substantive rules of the proposed mechanism. #finance #taxation #administration #realestateMon, 07 Sep 2026 11:08:05 +0000law-10-298https://zakony.jsmelide.cz/en/law/10/297Scope: Sections 41a–90; pages 1–14. The bill grants the police the authority to temporarily close a business if products that seriously endanger life or health are being sold or distributed there and there is a risk that this activity will continue. In urgent cases, the police may intervene even before an assessment by the supervisory authority, which must confirm the risk within 48 hours; the closure may last for a maximum of 14 days. The operator may file an objection within three days and should be granted supervised access to remove hazardous products or protect property. The law is set to take effect on the first day of the second month following its promulgation. #healthcare #administration #entrepreneurshipFri, 04 Sep 2026 11:15:22 +0000law-10-297https://zakony.jsmelide.cz/en/law/10/295Scope: Part One–Part Three; § 620–§ 2943; pages 1–25. The bill implements the EU directive and modernizes liability for damages caused by defective products, effective December 9, 2026. Protection for individuals is extended to software, digital production files, related digital services, and the loss or damage of non-professional data. In addition to the manufacturer, component manufacturers, importers, representatives, distributors, or certain online platforms may also be liable for damages, particularly if the manufacturer established in the EU cannot be traced. Claims are facilitated by presumptions of evidence; the ten-year statute of limitations is abolished and generally replaced by a ten-year period of extinction of rights, which extends to 25 years in cases of health damage that manifests later. #civil #entrepreneurship #internetThu, 03 Sep 2026 11:15:04 +0000law-10-295https://zakony.jsmelide.cz/en/law/10/294Scope: Part One–Part Four; § 468–§ 119c; pages 1–18. The bill regulates public guardianship so that municipalities can more effectively provide it to individuals who need support in legal matters. It allows this responsibility to be transferred in its entirety to another municipality or association of municipalities through a public-law agreement and provides for the automatic transfer of guardianship even for individuals who have already been appointed wards. In exceptional cases, the court will be able to designate another suitable municipality if the municipality where the ward resides is unable to perform its duties properly; the consent of the municipality or association of municipalities is not required. Municipalities or regional authorities must notify the court and the ward of the transfer in a manner appropriate to the ward’s health condition; the proposed effective date is July 1, 2027. #civil #administration #socialThu, 03 Sep 2026 11:13:50 +0000law-10-294https://zakony.jsmelide.cz/en/law/10/293The proposal modernizes vehicle registration and technical inspection: it expands electronic submissions via the Transportation Portal, the delivery of documents to pickup locations, and the transfer or reservation of license plates. It introduces automatic deregistration of certain vehicles, tightens rules on roadworthiness, Euro 7 emissions, VINs, and off-road mobile machinery, including steep penalties. It modifies fees and the road tax and also adjusts procedures for individuals without permanent residence in the Czech Republic when applying for a driver’s license; most provisions take effect on July 1, 2027. The law also contains provisions concerning foreign nationals and their rights and obligations. #foreigners #sanctions #ecology #transport #internetTue, 01 Sep 2026 11:26:47 +0000law-10-293https://zakony.jsmelide.cz/en/law/10/286Scope: Part One–Part Four; § 1–§ 2990c; pages 1–30. The bill clarifies the protection of trade secrets under European Union law and extends it to infringements outside the context of economic relations. It now explicitly defines the unauthorized acquisition, disclosure, and use of trade secrets, including products derived therefrom, and protects legitimate conduct, such as freedom of expression or reporting of illegal activity. It introduces specific legal remedies, measures to cease and remedy infringements, rules on damages, and protection of confidential information in case files and judgments. Disputes will be adjudicated by the regional court; the bill is proposed to take effect on January 1, 2027. #civil #administration #labor #entrepreneurshipTue, 25 Aug 2026 11:13:52 +0000law-10-286https://zakony.jsmelide.cz/en/law/10/285The proposal reforms supplemental pension savings to make it more advantageous, particularly for young and underage participants, for whom it increases the government contribution. It introduces an automatic life-cycle investment strategy, adjusts fees, and allows young adults to make a one-time withdrawal of a portion of their own savings. Supplementary pension insurance and transformed funds will be phased out by the end of 2036; participants will generally be transferred to the supplementary pension savings system. The law is set to take effect in 2027, although the tax rules for partial withdrawals will apply as early as 2026. #finance #taxation #administration #social #childrenTue, 25 Aug 2026 11:11:19 +0000law-10-285https://zakony.jsmelide.cz/en/law/10/284Scope: Part One–Part Three; § 2–§ 2a; pages 1–31. Prior to its entry into force, the bill amends and clarifies the new legal framework for public support of research, development, and innovation. It introduces open access to publicly funded publications and research data, including their deposit in trusted repositories, while simultaneously protecting privacy, intellectual property, and security interests. It regulates the status of research agencies, the transfer of responsibilities to the Ministry of Industry and Trade, budgetary procedures, and the temporary processing of birth numbers. It allows public infrastructure institutions to conduct related research and raises the limit on the transfer of earmarked funds from 5% to 10%; the main changes are set to take effect on January 1, 2027. #finance #education #administration #laborWed, 19 Aug 2026 11:09:05 +0000law-10-284https://zakony.jsmelide.cz/en/law/10/279The amendment significantly changes the rules for sustainability reporting and narrows the scope of companies subject to these requirements to large entities that exceed specified thresholds for revenue and number of employees. It introduces protections for smaller entities in the supply chain and revises the requirements for sustainability reports by third-country nationals, including their verification and disclosure. At the same time, it expands the scope of administrative offenses and penalties for violations of these obligations and sets the effective date primarily as January 1, 2027, with certain obligations deferred until 2028. The Act also contains provisions concerning foreign nationals and their rights and obligations. #foreigners #sanctions #finance #administration #entrepreneurshipFri, 14 Aug 2026 17:10:52 +0000law-10-279https://zakony.jsmelide.cz/en/law/10/278The amendment to the Civil Aviation Act aligns Czech law with the new EU rules for the Single European Sky and significantly changes the regulation of air traffic and navigation services, their performance, fee structures, and oversight by the Civil Aviation Authority. The security clearance system is changing: the certificate of reliability will now be electronic and valid indefinitely; instead of annual issuance, an annual review is being introduced; at the same time, the requirements for proving good character are being tightened, including documentation for foreigners and foreign entities. The law also expands the list of administrative offenses and penalties, regulates the transfer of passenger data, and introduces new or higher administrative fees. Some of the changes will take effect earlier due to EU regulations, while certain provisions regarding criminal records will not take effect until 2029. #foreigners #sanctions #finance #aviation #administrationMon, 10 Aug 2026 11:14:43 +0000law-10-278https://zakony.jsmelide.cz/en/law/10/277The bill significantly strengthens the legal status of associations of municipalities and municipal unions, establishes a new electronic registry, and incorporates these entities into additional administrative, labor, and digital regulations. Associations of municipalities may now establish their own municipal police forces, and the rules governing their public disclosure, funding, and jurisdiction are being expanded. The law also changes the compensation for local representatives holding concurrent offices, clarifies certain electoral and publication procedures, and postpones some of the digital changes until 2028. #finance #civil #administration #labor #transportMon, 03 Aug 2026 11:13:44 +0000law-10-277https://zakony.jsmelide.cz/en/law/10/276Scope: Part One–Part Three; § 4–§ 154; pages 1–4. The bill primarily aligns the Czech Waste Act with the new EU regulation on the transboundary shipment of waste and replaces existing references to the old European legislation with the new one. It introduces electronic filing and service of documents through a central system, regulates the Ministry’s decision-making process, clarifies the rules for the take-back and safe storage of waste, and newly establishes a regime for facilities requiring prior authorization; At the same time, the conditions regarding the applicant’s good standing are being amended so that the applicant must not have a single fine of a high amount, and the total amount of fines must not exceed a specified limit. The provisions governing administrative offenses and penalties related to cross-border waste shipments are being significantly revised to make enforcement more effective against illegal shipments. In addition, the obligation for regions to prepare waste management plans is being repealed, and an administrative fee of 10,000 CZK is being introduced for applications to issue or amend prior consent. #sanctions #ecology #finance #administrationMon, 03 Aug 2026 11:08:22 +0000law-10-276https://zakony.jsmelide.cz/en/law/10/274The amendment primarily introduces new rules for products, materials, chemicals, and equipment that come into contact with drinking water, to ensure they do not pose a health risk and comply with new EU regulations. It significantly expands the obligations of manufacturers, importers, distributors, employers, and notified bodies; it regulates the authorization of work involving asbestos and the submission of data on high-risk work through a standardized monthly report. At the same time, it clarifies the powers of the Ministry of Health and public health offices and introduces new administrative offenses and fines; one previously redundant section of the text was deleted without altering the fundamental responsibilities of distributors. The proposed effective date is January 1, 2027, with older approvals and certain products remaining temporarily recognized until the end of 2032. #sanctions #healthcare #administration #labor #entrepreneurshipMon, 27 Jul 2026 17:22:24 +0000law-10-274https://zakony.jsmelide.cz/en/law/10/273Scope: Part One–Part Four; § 1–§ 14; pages 1–20. The bill primarily reorganizes the surveying and cadastral inspectorates: they will no longer be separate organizational units of the state or accounting entities, but rather internal units of the Czech Office for Surveying and Cadastre, while retaining their administrative authority. At the same time, the Act expands and clarifies the powers of the Office and the inspectorates, particularly with regard to oversight, the administration of digital information systems, and the adjudication of cadastral violations. The territorial jurisdiction of the inspectorates is also changing, as the Vysočina Region is transferring from Brno to České Budějovice, and the names and annexes of the Act are being amended. The Act takes effect primarily on January 1, 2027, with certain amendments related to cadastral offenses taking effect on July 1, 2027. #obligations #administration #realestate #internetMon, 27 Jul 2026 17:17:00 +0000law-10-273https://zakony.jsmelide.cz/en/law/10/270Scope: Part One–Part Four; § 19a–§ 86a; pages 1–26. The bill amends the pension insurance rules primarily to benefit older individuals and working retirees. It introduces an age-based pension increase starting at age 80 and every five years thereafter, instead of the current increase starting only at age 85; at the same time, starting in 2028, the increase in the old-age pension for additional gainful employment will be reinstated and automated. The law also explicitly allows pensions to be paid abroad in a currency other than the Czech koruna and stipulates that the recipient bears the costs of currency conversion. At the same time, it requires employers to resubmit data on working old-age pensioners so that these increases can be applied automatically. #obligations #finance #administration #labor #socialMon, 27 Jul 2026 17:13:27 +0000law-10-270https://zakony.jsmelide.cz/en/law/10/269Scope: Part One–Part Four; § 1–§ 54; pages 1–16. The bill transposes the Czech regulations on construction products into the new EU regime in accordance with EU Regulation 2024/3110. It repeals older transitional provisions in the Act on Technical Requirements for Products and transfers the rules for CE-marked construction products to the Act on Conformity Assessment, where it specifies the competent authorities, the Czech language for documents, and the information system. It temporarily maintains the validity of existing authorizations and notifications only until January 8, 2030, unless they are renewed. The Act also extends oversight and the scope of responsible entities to online sales and services involving the complete fulfillment of orders; most of the changes are to take effect shortly after promulgation, while some repeals will not take effect until January 8, 2040. #obligations #administration #transport #entrepreneurshipMon, 27 Jul 2026 17:12:16 +0000law-10-269https://zakony.jsmelide.cz/en/law/10/261Scope: Part One–Part Two; § 20; pages 1–6. The proposal amends the functioning of the national park board in the approval of key conservation and management documents. A representative of the Fire and Rescue Service of the Czech Republic is now required to join the board, and separate voting is introduced, meaning that a proposal must secure a majority among both the delegated representatives and the appointed members. In the event of repeated disagreement, the decision-making authority is transferred to the Ministry of the Environment following prior deliberation by the government, which changes the current procedure. Documents that have already been approved may be reconsidered within two years under specified conditions; the amendment takes effect on January 1, 2027. #obligations #ecology #administrationWed, 15 Jul 2026 11:20:34 +0000law-10-261https://zakony.jsmelide.cz/en/law/10/260The amendment changes the registration of beneficial owners from the current public system to a non-public system accessible only to selected entities or upon demonstration of a legitimate interest. It expands the range of authorities and institutions with privileged remote access, introduces new rules for the protection of vulnerable persons, and regulates the penalties and corporate consequences of failing to comply with registration obligations. It also significantly affects foreign nationals, as it explicitly covers foreign applicants and certain authorities from third countries. At the same time, it introduces extensive administrative and technical changes to information systems due to the transposition of EU law. #foreigners #sanctions #finance #administration #entrepreneurshipWed, 15 Jul 2026 11:17:42 +0000law-10-260