Public support for electricity and production
As we informed you at the end of last year, the Czech Ministry of Industry and Trade (MIT) has announced a call for bids in the auction for operating support for electricity production from renewable energy sources for modernised power plants using biogas energy with an installed capacity of the power plant after modernisation of 1 MW and above.
bpv BRAUN PARTNERS advised CREDITAS Group on its expansion into the energy market in Poland
We advised CREDITAS Group on successful acquisition of a 100% stake in the Polish energy group DUON, one of the largest private gas distributors in Poland.
Changes in the decommissioning of power plants and in the permitting processes for the construction of gas-fired power plants (LEX GAS)
On 23 December 2024, a paragraphed version of the draft law amending Act No. 458/2000 Coll., on Business and the Exercise of State Administration in the Energy Sectors and Act No. 416/2009 Coll., on Accelerating the Construction of Strategically Important Infrastructure was published.
Announcement of auctions for operational support of electricity production from RES
The Ministry of Industry and Trade has announced a call for bids in the auction for operating support for the production of electricity from renewable energy sources for modernised power plants using biogas energy with an installed capacity of the power plant after modernisation of 1 MW and above.
LEX OZE III. CURRENTLY
As promised, we are providing you with up-to-date information on the discussion of the amendment to Act No. 458/2000 Coll., on the conditions of business and the exercise of state administration in the energy sectors and on amendments to certain acts, known as LEX RES III.
Significant changes in taxes and accounting from 1.1.2025
Important changes in the field of taxation and accounting await us in the Czech Republic from January. Read our new bpv newsletter with a specific summary of the legislative changes.
Allowance for child’s sports activity according to the amendment to Act No. 324/2024 Coll.
The provision of an allowance for an employee’s child’s sporting activity has until now been a voluntary benefit provided by the employer. From 01.01.2025, employers who employ more than 49 employees are obliged to provide this contribution if the employee requests it.
The state is about to introduce new rules for overcompensation for POZE
The proposal affects the entire energy sector, but it specifically changes the status of electricity generation plants from renewable energy sources put into operation between 1 January 2006 and 31 December 2015, as it also contains a comprehensive proposal for changes to be made to Act No 165/2012 Coll. on Supported Energy Sources.
bpv BRAUN PARTNERS advised investment fund CREDITAS ASSETS on the sale of battery projects in the UK
We have provided comprehensive legal advice to domestic investment fund CREDITAS ASSETS on the sale of UK energy company Green Bess Developments developing large-capacity battery storage facilities.
Changes in Czech Labour Law
On 1 August 2024, Act No. 230/2024 Coll. came into force (in part).This Act not only amended the Labour Code, but also amended Act No. 251/2005 Coll., on Labour Inspection and Act No. 2/1991 Coll., on Collective Bargaining.
bpv BRAUN PARTNERS welcomes attorney Mgr. František Čech to its Prague team
František Čech is a new attorney joining our Prague office since October.
Amendment to the Insolvency Act
In July this year, the long-awaited major amendment to the Insolvency Act was approved. The final version of the law will come into force on 01.10.2024.
Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on General Product Safety
Nařízení Evropského parlamentu a Rady (EU) 2023/988 o obecné bezpečnosti výrobků, o změně nařízení Evropského parlamentu a Rady (EU) č. 1025/2012 a směrnice Evropského parlamentu a Rady (EU) 2020/1828 a o zrušení směrnice Evropského parlamentu a Rady 2001/95/ES a směrnice Rady 87/357/EHS (dále jen „Nařízení“), stanovuje požadavky na bezpečnost výrobků a z toho plynoucí povinnosti a odpovědnost hospodářských subjektů.
