Czech Republic and the EU

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Germany top indirect beneficiary of EU cohesion funds: study — 01 March 2012, 19:39 CET

Germany one of the European Union's largest fund contributors, is also the top indirect beneficiary of cohesion payments to four Central European member states, a study has found.

Commission approves acquisition of NWR Energy by Dalkia Česká republika — 17 May 2010, 23:51 CET

The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the acquisition of NWR Energy by Dalkia Česká republika, two Czech companies active in the energy sector.

European Commission Representation in the Czech Republic — 13 October 2009, 16:35 CET

Contacts of the European Commission Representation in the Czech Republic.

Access to Finance — 30 May 2012, 17:39 CET

Aside from structural funds of the European Union, companies and other entities can use subsidy programmes co-financed from the resources of the Czech state budget. These are for instance programmes for support of research and development.

Czech Republic Investment Climate 2009 — 13 October 2009, 16:35 CET

The small, open, export-driven Czech economy grew by over six per cent annually from 2005-2007 and the strong growth continued throughout the first three quarters of 2008. Despite the global financial crisis, the conservative Czech financial system has remained relatively healthy. The rate of Czech economic growth, however, began to fall in the fourth quarter of 2008, mainly due to a significant drop in demand for Czech exports in Western Europe. This trend is expected to continue, with many analysts predicting Czech economic growth to completely stagnate in 2009. Both unemployment and inflation are relatively low at 6% and 3.6% respectively.

Czech Republic: Economy Overview — 09 May 2012, 12:10 CET

The Czech Republic is one of the most stable and prosperous of the post-Communist states of Central and Eastern Europe. Maintaining an open investment climate has been a key element of the Czech Republic's transition from a communist, centrally planned economy to a functioning market economy.

Starting a business in the Czech Republic — 30 May 2012, 17:21 CET

Entrepreneurship in the Czech Republic is covered by a number of legal regulations. There are several forms of companies, while the most frequent form is a limited liability company, followed by a joint stock company and, finally, a public company.

Czech EU Presidency priorities and work programme — 08 January 2009, 15:51 CET

The Czech Republic's Prime Minister Topolanek has presented the priorities and the work program of his country's Presidency of the European Union. The key priorities are the three 'E's: Economy, Energy and Europe in the world. The motto is a 'Europe without barriers'.

Czech EU presidency website — 02 December 2008, 00:41 CET

Website of the Czech Presidency of the European Union, which begins on 1st January 2009.

The Czech Republic and the euro — 03 February 2008, 22:59 CET

The Czech Republic joined the European Union in 2004 and is currently preparing to adopt the euro.

Czech Republic country profile — 30 May 2012, 21:29 CET

The Czech Republic became an independent state in January 1993 after Czechoslovakia split into its two constituent parts. The country became a member state of the European Union on 1 May 2004.

Czech Business Weekly — 05 August 2006, 15:06 CET

The goal of the Czech Business Weekly is to be a timely and trustworthy source of information about the Czech business market.

Czech Business Web Portal — 05 August 2006, 15:06 CET

The official site for business professionals searching for information, assistance, or contacts on business activities in the Czech Republic.

British Chamber of Commerce in Czech Republic — 05 August 2006, 14:09 CET

The BCCCR aims to promote and enhance business relations between the Czech Republic and the United Kingdom. The site's Business Info Sheets provide business start-up information as well as infomration on tax, legal and real estate.

World Bank Czech Republic Country Brief — 05 August 2006, 14:08 CET

Guide from the World Bank which uses key indicators to measure the "ease or difficulty of operating a business: starting a business, hiring and firing workers, registering property, getting credit, protecting investors, enforcing contracts, and closing a business."

Doing Business in Czech Republic (HLBI) — 05 August 2006, 14:07 CET

Guide from HLB International, which produces a series of international booklets on accounting, taxation and company law information - pdf

Doing Business in the Czech Republic — 05 August 2006, 14:06 CET

Website from the Press and Trade Promotion Agency, featuring information on the business climate in the Czech Republic. Includes a directory of major companies, banks, and associations in the country.

International Tax Guide 2012 (Deloitte) — 30 May 2012, 01:45 CET

Business guide from Deloitte featuring information on Taxation in the Czech Republic.