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Employment, taxes and social security for employees and employers

Understanding employment law and taxes in the Czech Republic can be challenging, especially for expats and international businesses. If you’re an employee looking to understand your rights or an employer making sure everything is legally sound, we’re here to help. Our legal team makes it easy to handle work contracts, social security, and tax matters so you can focus on your job or business with confidence.

Employment contracts

A well-drafted employment contract protects both employers and employees by outlining clear terms and conditions. We assist in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating employment agreements to ensure compliance with Czech labor laws.

Our services include:

  • Drafting and reviewing contracts - Full-time, part-time, and freelance contracts
  • Employee rights and obligations – Ensuring fair treatment under Czech labor law
  • Workplace dispute resolution - Legal support in conflicts and contract termination
  • Labor law compliance – Helping employers follow Czech & EU regulations

Hiring and firing employees

Terminating employment in the Czech Republic must follow strict legal rules, whether initiated by the employer or the employee. We provide guidance to ensure the process is fair and legally compliant for both parties.

For employers:

  • Legal reasons for termination and required notice periods in the Czech Republic
  • Severance pay obligations and redundancy procedures
  • Handling dismissals due to misconduct, redundancy cases or poor performance
  • Compliance with Czech labour laws to avoid disputes

For employees:

  • Know your rights – What to do if you are dismissed
  • How to resign properly - Serve notice correctly
  • Severance pay and unemployment benefits
  • Unfair dismissal claims – Legal help if you were fired unfairly

Work permits and residency for employees

If you’re a foreign worker in the Czech Republic, you may need a work permit or residence permit to legally live and work here. We help both employees and employers handle all the necessary paperwork, ensuring full legal compliance.

We help with:

  • Work permit applications and renewals – Get or extend your permit easily
  • Employee Card and Blue Card applications
  • Sponsorship and employer obligations
  • HR department negotiations – helping with contracts and documentation

Taxation of expats and foreigners

Understanding tax obligations is crucial for both employers and employees. We provide expert guidance on income tax (“daň z příjmu”), social security (“sociální zabezpečení”) contributions, and double taxation treaties (“smlouvy o dvojím zdanění”) affecting expats working in the Czech Republic.

Our tax services include:

  • Czech income tax registration and filings for employees and freelancers
  • Tax residency status and optimization – Reduce unnecessary tax burdens
  • Double taxation treaty consultations - Avoid being taxed twice on the same income
  • Compliance with Czech payroll tax obligations - Helping employers meet legal obligations

Health insurance and social security of expats and foreigners

In the Czech Republic, both employees and employers must contribute to social security and health insurance system. Our experts ensure full compliance with health coverage, pension contributions and advise on international agreements.

We provide:

  • Registration for Czech social security (“sociální zabezpečení”) and health insurance (“zdravotní pojištění”)
  • Guidance on expat health insurance requirements
  • Assistance with pension contributions and benefits
  • Legal support in social security disputes

Employee benefits and rights, workplace compliance

Employers must follow labour laws to provide employee benefits, safe working conditions, and workplace rights. We help businesses stay compliant while ensuring employees receive fair treatment.

Our services include:

  • Structuring employee benefits and compensation packages
  • Advising on leave policies, working hours, and overtime regulations in the Czech Republic
  • Labour law compliance

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Attorney | Employment, taxes and social security for employees and employers

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  • EU citizens: No work permit needed. They can work freely in the Czech Republic.
  • Non-EU citizens: Yes, they usually need a work permit, employee card, or blue card. The specific permit depends on the type of job and qualifications.
  • Income tax
  • Social security contribution
  • Health insurance contribution.
  • Minimum wage
  • Maximum working hours: 40 hours per week
  • Paid annual leave: At least 4 weeks per year
  • Sick leave
  • Protection against discrimination and unfair dismissal
  • Maternity and parental leave
  • Yes, but it depends on the agreement between the employee and employer.
  • In some cases, you are entitled to severance pay and unemployment benefits

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Na Dolinách 153/22,
Podolí 147 00 Prague 4
Czech Republic

Business identification number (IČO): 22096973
Tax identification (EU VAT) number (DIČ) : CZ22096973

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Martin Murad

With over 15 years of legal experience, Martin Murad is dedicated to helping expats navigate the complexities of employment law, work permits, and residency issues in the Czech Republic. His in-depth understanding of local regulations, combined with his international perspective, makes him atrusted advisor for foreign professionals, international companies, and investors.

Martin’s experience includes establishing and leading the Polish branch of a prestigious Czech law firmin Warsaw, where he worked closely with international clients for over five years. Later, he led the employment law team of a respected Czech law firm, advising on complex labour law matters for both local and international clients.

As a member of the European Employment Lawyers Association (EELA), Martin stays updated onemployment law trends across Europe, ensuring his clients receive accurate and strategic guidance. His international experience spans multiple countries and continents, giving him a well-rounded, practical approach to cross-border legal issues.

If you need guidance on navigating the Czech job market, Martin is available to assist you.

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