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Czech Republic × Government & Regulatory Affairs
Government & Regulatory Affairs in the Czech Republic
Licences, approvals and dealing with regulators. In the Czech Republic, that means local law, local regulators and local practice, handled by a qualified professional who practises there.
Who handles this work
On request
WONE Global can find the right Government & Regulatory Affairs professional in the Czech Republic for you.
No WONE Global Partner holds this yet. Send us your requirement: WONE Global confirms whether a vetted Associate firm can act, tells you who it is and checks for conflicts before any work begins.
Bring a requirement →Czech Republic at a glanceCentral & Eastern Europe
Prague · Tuesday 3 November
21:53
Local time
- Currency
- CZK
- Working week
- Monday – Friday
- Dialling code
- +420
- Region
- Central & Eastern Europe
What the rules say in the Czech Republic
Government & Regulatory Affairs, the essentials
From the Czech Republic market guide: the points that matter most for government & regulatory affairs, each with the source it was checked against.
Essentials guide · Source-checked research100% of statements checked against a source24 checked against an official source13 checked against a secondary sourceChecked 2026-10-19Not yet professionally reviewed
Foreign legal entities may conduct business in the Czech Republic under the same conditions and to the same extent as Czech entrepreneurs.
General position; sector rules and investment screening may apply.CzechInvest (fact sheet hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, mzv.gov.cz) · checked 2026-10-19Companies and branches must obtain a trade licence from a trade licensing office, or another form of business authorisation, for their activities.
Trade Licensing Act regime.CzechInvest (fact sheet hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, mzv.gov.cz) · checked 2026-10-19A single application at the trade licensing office can include registration with the tax office for all taxes except excise and some environmental taxes.
One-stop registration.CzechInvest (fact sheet hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, mzv.gov.cz) · checked 2026-10-19Some business activities need a concession rather than an ordinary trade licence, which can take longer to obtain.
Concession-based trades.ARROWS advokátní kancelář · checked 2026-10-19The EU FDI Screening Regulation allows member states to maintain, amend or adopt mechanisms to screen foreign direct investment on grounds of security or public order, and has applied since 11 October 2020.
Applies to the Czech Republic as an EU member state. The Czech national screening act could not yet be checked.EUR-Lex (Publications Office of the European Union) · checked 2026-10-19
Read the full guide: Licensing, sector rules and real estate · M&A, merger control, investment screening and insolvency
Scope
What the service covers here
- 01Identify licences, registrations and approvals
- 02Map the relevant regulators and filing sequence
- 03Prepare the regulatory work
- 04Support ongoing regulatory engagement and compliance
Key questions
What we will work through with you
- What needs to be decided before government & regulatory affairs work starts?
- Who is professionally responsible in each country?
- Which other work, such as tax or employment, must happen at the same time?
- What information and decisions are needed from the business?
If your work involves another country or another area of expertise, WONE Global brings in the right professional and keeps all advisers informed.
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Cases
What clients bring to Government & Regulatory Affairs
The cases this service leads or joins, each with what is at stake, how WONE Global handles it and who handles it in the Czech Republic.
Urgent Our licence application abroad has been stuck for months. Can anyone move it?Market entry, licensing & government engagementWhich licences do we need before we can start operating abroad?Market entry, licensing & government engagementCan we launch our product in this country, or does it need approval first?Healthcare, life sciences & medical regulationOur licence abroad is due for renewal. What do we need to do?Market entry, licensing & government engagementDo our labels and product meet the rules in this country?Supply chain, product safety & consumer claimsCan we launch a new product in our existing markets abroad?Supply chain, product safety & consumer claimsWe've received a notice from a regulator abroad. What do we do?White-collar investigations & financial crimeWe're bringing a sporting event to a new country. What do we need?Sports, athletes & sporting institutionsWhat do we need to publish our game in other countries?Copyright, media & digital content rightsWe're staging a festival or concert abroad. What do we need?Copyright, media & digital content rights
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