Kocián Šolc Balaštík's practice handles personal income tax matters for Czech and foreign residents. It also advises on the taxation aspects of real estate income, royalties, and a broad range of complex international tax matters, including international holdings and restructurings, M&A, fund and private equity investments, permanent establishment questions, and the taxation of intangibles. Team head Jan Černohouz primarily specialises in tax planning and VAT matters for commercial entities, as well as for non-profit and public sector organisations. Helena Navratilová supports domestic companies and international corporations in business transactions and international taxation cases.
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- ‘Competent, reliable, efficient, creative. Helena Navrátilová is extremely caring when it comes to her clients.'
- ‘Deep subject matter expertise, good attitude, easy to approach, and always willing to help.'
- ‘Jan Černohouz is easy to approach and able to explain complex matters simply. Able to see what is important for the customer.'
Key clients
- Ronaldsay BV
- Česká televize (Czech television)
- Penta Hospitals
- YIT Stavo
- Mattoni 1873
- Handelswerk International
- Bakaláři Software
- Voda CZ
- LindnerWashtech
- Trade winds
- FCA Bank
- Vodafone
Work highlights
Advised Handelswerk International on retrospective VAT registration in the Czech Republic and related EU transactions, enabling VAT deduction in Germany and supporting VAT refund claims on Czech imports made before registration.
Assisting Lindner Washtech with VAT back-registration in the Czech Republic and advising on the implications for its EU-funded projects, including communication with tax authorities, customers, and subsidy providers.
Representing Česká televize in tax and court proceedings concerning entitlement to a VAT refund based on whether the VAT refund must be adjusted with regard to whether a part of the economic activity performed for no consideration falls outside the scope of VAT.
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Practice head
Jan Černohouz
Other key lawyers
Helena Navrátilová; Alena Jurič; Ema Kačurová; Petr Kchimel