The amendment to the Anti-Money Laundering Act, which takes effect on June 1, 2026, clarifies the definition and identification of beneficial owners, adjusts procedures for suspicious transactions, mandates communication with the Financial Intelligence Unit via the GoAML system, and establishes a registry for foreign trust funds.

Representing bpv Braun Partners, Arthur Braun, Ondrej Ponistiak, and Cynthia Sturmfels contributed an article regarding the situation in the Czech Republic in 2026 to the new GLI publication.

European Commission approved the Czech Republic’s operating aid scheme for biomethane production. Read the bpv newsletter for more information.

Foreigners with temporary protection have until Thursday 30 April 2026 to express their interest in obtaining a special long-term residence permit.

We provided comprehensive legal advice to HORNBACH during the construction and opening of a new project store in Trnava.

All workforce changes for both local and foreign employees are now managed through a single unified submission, replacing a fragmented system of 25 separate forms. It is commented by our Markéta Kleinová.

Draft Amendment No. 2 to the Spatial Development Plan is redefining the so-called acceleration zones for renewable energy sources.

The latest bpv LEGAL Academy in Bratislava is over, and we are still filled with gratitude and nice memories. 

The Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs has published a draft of a new law regulating work via digital platforms.

The special regime for the public holidays on May 8 and September 15, 2026 adjusts the standard rules for work and employee compensation.

We are grateful to be listed in MLI again.