Rent in Prague Average monthly rent in Prague is between 15’000 – 20’000 CZK (40-60 m2 apartment). The price depends on the location, condition of the apartment (furnished or not, renovated or not). The most expensive districts are Prague 1 – Old Town, Mala Strana and Prague 2 – Vinohrady. Some luxury apartments can cost […]
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Benefits of Buying Property in Prague
In a fast-changing world, it’s significant to create a secure and stable environment. Making money is important, however, making the money work for you is even more crucial. And what’s the optimal way to increase your wealth is to make a smart investment. While there are different options for your future invesment – such as investing […]
Czech Tax Declaration
If you have owned Czech trade license in 2015 (e.g. you were self-employed), you are obliged to file a tax declaration for 2015. Deadline for filling in your tax report is the end of March 2016. By the 31st of March 2016, you need to give the report to your local tax office (district of […]
Czech Employment Laws
Employment in brief Working hours: 40 working hours maximum / per week Days off: minimum 4 weeks per year vacation Salary: minimum wage 50.60 czk / per hour if paid hourly. Or 8500 czk per month. Maternity leave: a female employee is entitled to 28 weeks’ maternity leave. – In order to test you as […]
Why Study in the Czech Republic?
Czech Republic has a long tradition of high quality university education. As a matter of fact, Charles University, founded in 1348, is one of the oldest European universities. With academic facilities located all around the Czech Republic (mainly in Prague, two faculties in Hradec Kralove, one in Pilsen), Charles University has a total of 17 […]
Trade License Benefits
In order to fulfill legal requirements of your stay in the Czech Republic, you must work on a trade license (živnostenský list or zivno), own a company or be an employee of the local company. To work as an employee, non-EU citizens must first obtain work permit and employment visa. For EU citizens the procedure […]
Buying property in CZ in 10 simple steps
Making a decision to become a property owner is a big milestone, congratulations! However, there’s a huge gap between making a decision and actually getting the keys to the new apartment. What lies behind the legal requirements, Czech laws and estate agents’ claims? Foreigners.cz brings you a step-by-step instruction to guide you in the world […]
10 Tips for Buying Property in CZ
Buying property in the Czech Republic is a smart choice whether you’ve been living in CZ for a while or have just recently decided to relocate. Prices of property in the Czech Republic are especially attractive for foreigners coming from the countries, where exchange rates favor their local currency. 1. Investigation and thorough analyses come first. […]
Potvrzení o ubytování
Doklad o zajištění ubytování je právním dokumentem potvrzujícím, že cizinec má adresu pobytu na území ČR. Podle požadavků Ministerstva vnitra ČR, nemovitost uvedená v potvrzení o ubytování, musí být vedená v katastru nemovitostí České republiky. Objekt ubytování musí být označen číslem popisným nebo evidenčním, popřípadě orientačním číslem a musí být podle stavebního zákona určen pro […]
Proof of Accommodation
Proof of accommodation (doklad o zajištění ubytování) is a legal document confirming that a foreigner has a residence address in the Czech Republic. According to the requirements of the Czech Ministry of Interior, a property mentioned in the confirmation of accommodation (potvrzení o ubytování) has to be listed in the Czech property register (katastr nemovitostí). […]