Kategorie: Corporations
ESG – a legal perspective on its content
In recent years, with increased awareness of the impacts of human activities on the environment and society, there has been a growing interest in investing in sustainable projects. One of the main conceptual frameworks that have taken center stage is the acronym ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance). This article focuses on the different concepts in the …
Read moreThe right to request the deletion of the reasons for removal from the position of a member of the body in the Commercial Register
In its recent decision, the Supreme Court of the Czech Republic dealt primarily with the question of whether a dismissed and deleted from the Commercial Register executive officer of a company is entitled to defend against the entry of facts related to his or her dismissal or deletion from the Commercial Register pursuant to Section …
Read moreAmendment to the transformations act
In line with the Government’s Legislative Work Plan for this year, the Ministry of Justice has submitted a draft amendment No. 1423/22 (the “Draft Amendment“) to amend Act No. 125/2008 Coll., on Transformations of Business Companies and Cooperatives, as amended (the “Transformations Act“). The proposal is intended to simplify the process of national and cross-border …
Read moreRegistration of beneficial owners in a new format: redefinition of the concept of beneficial owner and other changes
On 1 October 2022, Act No. 245/2022 Coll.[1] (hereinafter as the “Amendment”), which is a substantial amendment to Act No. 37/2021 Coll., on the Register of Beneficial Owners, as amended (hereinafter as the “BO Act”), will enter into force. Generally The Amendment significantly changes the existing rules for registering the beneficial owner of legal entities …
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