Investment Climate and Investment Conditions

Our country, among other European Union countries, participate in governmental programs and in the incentive system as a form of public support to new or to already existing manufacturing factors. In order to obtain the incentives, investors must meet certain requirements specifying the minimal invested amount and the conditions for tax deduction. The promised incentives allow the investor to obtain financial support throught the European Funds for new created jobs or staff retraining and also provide the grant of land for bargain prices.

Inflow of FDI (Foreign Direct Investment)

Most successful country attracting FDI in Central Europe in recent years

Hosting over 1600 foreign manufacturing companies (Siemens, LG Phillips, Philip Morris, Renault)

• National economic growth
• Economic and monetary stability
• Long - standing industrial tradition
• State grants and supporting programs (tax exemption, financial support)
• Investment security - Czech Republic member of MIGA (Multilateral Investment
• Guarantee Agency)
• Property rights security (patents, copyrights, trademarks) compatible with EU directives
• Equality of czech and foreign investors before the law
• Low wage costs
• Transport accessibility
• High level of qualified workforce
• EU membership
• Competitive and favourable tax system to foreign investors

Czech Republic has been evaluated as the fourth most attractive overseas locality in the world and the first most attractive locality in Europe in 2004.