Foreign entities operating in Czechia

When the obligation applies

Foreign entity within subsection 1 acting through a Czech branch or establishment, within that activity.
Foreign person carrying out subsection 1 activities as a business in Czechia.

Exceptions and important distinctions

A foreign registered office does not itself remove Czech duties.
Also assess sector-specific rules and the actual operating model.

From first engagement to retention

Read this workflow with the scope and exceptions for this profession. Evidence of a measure follows its actual performance.

1. Before starting: verify scope

Record the actual service, parties and why it falls within the scope above. Assess exceptions for each measure, rather than applying them to the entire client relationship.

2. While providing the service: apply sector steps

Identify Czech activities and legal presence.
Apply the relevant professional category and local procedures.
Resolve file access and supervision for cross-border services.

When the service, party or relevant circumstances change, revisit the affected step. This profession’s special regime takes precedence over a generic checklist.

3. Closure: document the outcome under the applicable regime

Activity and establishment map
Authorisation
Czech AML procedures and evidence

Determine which records to retain and under what legal basis. For a customer of an obliged entity this concerns cooperation, not taking over the provider’s duties.

§ 2 odst. 2 písm. a)–b)

Prepare client information in the AML form →

Supervision and legal basis

Depends on activity: FAÚ, Czech National Bank or other section 35 body.

§ 2 odst. 2 písm. a)–b) ↗