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Selling Property Acquired as a Gift in the Czech Republic: Tax Guide 2026

Selling Property Acquired as a Gift in the Czech Republic: Tax Guide 2026

Acquiring a property as a gift and its potential subsequent sale in the Czech Republic represent two separate events, each governed by specific Czech tax rules. Many sellers are concerned that they will lose a substantial part of their profit to taxes when selling a donated apartment or house. However, Czech tax regulations offer a number of exemptions and options to legally achieve tax-exempt status. In this article, I clearly explain the legal and tax implications of both steps within the Czech jurisdiction.

17 April 2026Matúš Švanda | attorney-at-law
Attorney Escrow for Property Transfers in the Czech Republic: When Is Your Transaction Truly Safe?

Attorney Escrow for Property Transfers in the Czech Republic: When Is Your Transaction Truly Safe?

Attorney escrow is the most common way to secure a safe real estate transfer in the Czech Republic. Its main advantages over notary and bank escrows are the higher flexibility of attorneys and lower costs due to a highly competitive market. What should you watch out for if you intend to use an attorney escrow, and what mechanisms currently ensure its actual safety?

10 April 2026Matúš Švanda | attorney-at-law
How to Safely Buy Real Estate in the Czech Republic as a Foreigner (2026 Guide)

How to Safely Buy Real Estate in the Czech Republic as a Foreigner (2026 Guide)

Buying a house, apartment, or plot of land in a foreign country involves navigating unfamiliar bureaucratic procedures and different legal standards, which can lead to complications. Fortunately, acquiring real estate in the Czech Republic is a transparent and secure process if you follow the correct legal steps. In this article, I will guide you through the essential steps to ensure your property purchase in Czechia is safe and legally sound, reflecting the current laws and market conditions for 2026.

18 March 2026Matúš Švanda | attorney-at-law
Which Repairs Must a Tenant Carry Out from 2026 in the Czech Republic?

Which Repairs Must a Tenant Carry Out from 2026 in the Czech Republic?

Effective January 1, 2026, for the first time since the adoption of the new Czech Civil Code, the rules defining "minor repairs" that a tenant of an apartment or house is legally obliged to carry out have changed. In today's article, we will look at how minor repairs work under the new rules in the Czech Republic.

2 March 2026Matúš Švanda | attorney-at-law
Eviction Order in the Czech Republic: How to Quickly and Legally Evict a Problematic Tenant Under New Rules

Eviction Order in the Czech Republic: How to Quickly and Legally Evict a Problematic Tenant Under New Rules

Effective January 1, 2026, a completely new tool for dealing with problematic tenants has been introduced into Czech law – the so-called eviction order. This long-awaited amendment aims to significantly speed up and reduce the costs of the forced eviction process of an apartment or house in the Czech Republic after the end of a lease. In today's article, we will look at how this new legal instrument works in practice and what you, as a landlord, must fulfill to use it successfully.

5 February 2026Matúš Švanda | attorney-at-law