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Provided by Kocián Šolc Balaštík
KSB advises on any Czech tax matters and the cross-border tax aspects of international holding structures and business restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, unit fund and pension fund investments, private equity investments, international assignments of experts, recognition and taxation of permanent establishments, taxation of intangibles including software and royalties, personal income taxation of Czech residents and non-residents, including income earned through foreign and local tax transparent entities, income of performing artists and athletes, real estate income, etc.
KSB’s tax practice has been well established for more than 25 years and is highly acknowledged amongst clients, competitors and tax administrators for its professional expertise, skills, creative approach and understanding of clients’ business needs. KSB’s clients benefit from tax services based on the close co-operation of tax advisors and KSB’s lawyers in dealing with new tax issues, innovative application of tax law and transactions structured in a tax efficient manner.
KSB has been repeatedly recognized by international and domestic ratings agencies with respect to its tax practice. KSB’s tax team has also enhanced its reputation in specific areas, in particular, taxation of international mergers and acquisitions, bonds, funds of qualified investors and VAT claims in connection with TV and radio fees (the ECJ issued a decision in favour of a claim made by KSB on behalf of Czech TV and Czech Radio).
Chambers Review
Kocián Šolc Balaštík has an unrivalled tax team noted for its cross-border transaction capabilities, supported by a strong network of international experts. Its expertise covers tax issues relating to strategic M&A and private equity transactions, corporate restructurings and stock option plans. Other areas of the practice's focus include VAT issues and corporate income tax. KŠB further demonstrates strong capabilities to act on contentious tax matters.
Strengths
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"I like Kocián Šolc Balaštík very much. The team is very much into the details, quite approachable and, given its size, we are able to have a personal relationship."
"The Kocián Šolc Balaštík lawyers tell us the risks and their opinion."
"I like Kocián Šolc Balaštík very much. The team is very much into the details, quite approachable and, given its size, we are able to have a personal relationship."
"The Kocián Šolc Balaštík lawyers tell us the risks and their opinion."
Notable Practitioners
Helena Navrátilová is a highly respected tax consultant who is very active on sophisticated mandates for Czech and international companies. Her practice includes tax compliance on major restructurings as well as contentious tax issues. She covers transfer of tax residence matters and the tax aspects of stock incentive plans and other shareholding matters, as well as domestic and cross-border M&A.
"Helena Navrátilová's knowledge is amazing."
Jan Černohouz earns a higher position in the rankings this year, demonstrating considerable experience working on the tax aspects of major restructurings, corporate income tax and VAT analysis, tax-related disputes and mandatory audits. His clients include both domestic and international players.
"Jan Černohouz is excellent on a personal level, approachable and excellent on business issues. He is a high-flying tax lawyer."
Ranked Lawyers at
Kocián Šolc Balaštík
Czech Republic
Members
Provided by Kocián Šolc Balaštík
Alena Jurič
Ema Conevová
Head of Department
Jan Černohouz
Lucie Kretková
Simona Hornochová
Clients
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Czech Radio
Czech Television
Isambard PTE LTD
LABORATOIRES URGO HEALTHCARE
LogPay Transport Services GmbH
O-I Czech Republic
REMA System
Rockaway Enterprise
Savencia Fromage & Dairy
Trentop Investments
Zyter Inc
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Food & Drink Producers
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Real Estate
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