Servicios jurídicos
in the Czech Republic
Acompañamiento jurídico integral en ambas jurisdicciones: Ucrania + Czech Republic.
The Czech Republic has accepted more than 350,000 Ukrainians under temporary protection (Dočasná ochrana, or "Lex Ukrajina"). It is one of the most welcoming EU jurisdictions for Ukrainians: fast paperwork, accessible labor market, and a lower cost of living than in Western Europe.
Zahist Law Firm advises Ukrainians in the Czech Republic on the full spectrum of legal matters. Our attorneys in Prague and Brno know Czech legislation (zákon o pobytu cizinců, občanský zákoník, zákoník práce), speak Czech, Ukrainian, and English, and at the same time bring deep expertise in Ukrainian law.
Immigration law in the Czech Republic
Lex Ukrajina, Employee Card, Trvalý pobyt
Most Ukrainians in the Czech Republic hold temporary protection status, which continues to be extended. Now is the right time, however, to plan a transition to a more durable basis of residence — the Employee Card, a business residence permit, or Trvalý pobyt (permanent residence).
- Extending temporary protection (Dočasná ochrana / Lex Ukrajina)
- Transitioning from temporary protection to the Employee Card (zaměstnanecká karta)
- Obtaining the Employee Card from scratch — finding an employer, paperwork, MV ČR
- Business residence permit through the živnostenský list (for the self-employed)
- Residence permit through s.r.o. formation
- Obtaining Trvalý pobyt (permanent residence) after 5 years
- Family reunification (sloučení rodiny)
- Appealing OAMR / MV ČR refusals to issue or extend a residence permit
- Lifting an entry ban to the Czech Republic and the Schengen area
- Naturalization — obtaining Czech citizenship
Family matters between Ukraine and the Czech Republic
Czech family law (občanský zákoník) combines spousal protections with procedural flexibility. Divorce is available both with and without consent. Child support is enforced through bailiffs (exekutor), an effective mechanism even in international cases.
- Divorce from a Ukrainian spouse who remained in Ukraine
- Divorce from a Czech citizen or a citizen of another EU country
- Divorce without the consent of the second spouse
- Cross-border collection of child support
- Division of property between Ukraine and the Czech Republic
- Recognition of a Ukrainian divorce in the Czech Republic
- Marriage between a Ukrainian and a Czech citizen
- Child custody (péče o dítě), determining a visitation schedule (styk s dítětem)
- Court permission to leave Ukraine with a child without the consent of the second parent
- Response to child abduction under the 1980 Hague Convention
- Establishing or contesting paternity
- Adoption of a child from Ukraine by residents of the Czech Republic
Labor law
Protecting Ukrainians in the Czech labor market
Czech labor law (zákoník práce) sets clear rules for hiring, dismissal, and pay. Most Ukrainians in the Czech Republic work under a standard employment contract (pracovní smlouva) or as a živnostník (self-employed person).
- Reviewing and translating an employment contract before signing
- Challenging unlawful dismissal (neplatné rozvázání pracovního poměru)
- Recovery of unpaid wages
- Disputes over overtime (přesčasy)
- Protection from mobbing and discrimination
- Compensation for workplace injuries
- Transitioning from zaměstnanec status to živnostník (or vice versa)
- Turnkey živnostenský list registration
- Preserving residence status when changing employers
Business in the Czech Republic
Formation, ongoing support, corporate matters
The Czech Republic is one of the most convenient EU jurisdictions for Ukrainian business. An s.r.o. is registered in 1-2 weeks, the share capital starts from CZK 1, the flat tax rate is 15-19%, and the company has full access to the EU market.
- Registration of an s.r.o. (limited liability company)
- Registration of an a.s. (joint-stock company)
- Issuance of a živnostenský list (for the self-employed)
- Business residence permit through s.r.o. or živnost
- Relocating a Ukrainian business to the Czech Republic
- M&A transactions in the Czech Republic: due diligence, SPA, registration
- Corporate advisory for Czech companies with Ukrainian capital
- Supply and distribution agreements between Ukraine and the Czech Republic
- Debt collection from Czech counterparties
- Debt collection from Ukrainian counterparties for Czech companies
- Trademark registration with the EUIPO
- Opening a business account, KYC, AML compliance
Real estate, criminal cases, inheritance
Beyond our core practice areas, we also handle:
- Real estate: purchases of apartments and houses, transactional due diligence, registration in the katastr nemovitostí, landlord disputes
- Criminal cases: defense in criminal proceedings, challenging fines, road accidents, deportation risk
- Inheritance: handling Ukrainian inheritance for those living in the Czech Republic, the European Certificate of Succession, drafting wills
- Credit and finance: challenging bank actions, issues with the Czech equivalent of Schufa, personal bankruptcy
Dos jurisdicciones — un solo equipo
Two jurisdictions — one team
Our attorneys are licensed in the country of presence and also versed in Ukrainian law. No need to retain a second lawyer.
95% of cases resolved in the client's favor
We do not take on hopeless cases and speak honestly about the chances during the consultation.
Transparent pricing with no surprises
Fixed service packages and upfront cost estimates before signing the engagement.
eAdvokat mobile app
Full online control of your case, 24/7 communication with your attorney, and documents in a secure environment.
Un proceso claro en 4 pasos
Consultation
A 15-30 minute session in which we review your situation together and propose an action plan with a timeline and budget estimate.
Strategy
A clear action plan, timelines, risks, and budget. You know exactly what comes next.
Execution
The team handles the case with full oversight at every stage through our CRM system.
Reporting
Case closure, signed acts of completion, and full reporting on the work performed.
Адвокатське об'єднання "Захист", Чеський окружний відділ
Штик Аліса Андріївна
Керівник Чеського окружного відділу Міжнародного управління Адвокатського об’єднання «Захист»
Dirección:
м. Прага, площа І. П. Павлова (náměstí I. P. Pavlova) 1789/5, офіс № 412
Punto de referencia:
офісна будівля зі шпилем зеленого кольору, 4 поверх, біля станції метро І. П. Павлова (I. P. Pavlova).
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Zahist Law Firm stands beside you in the Czech Republic — a legal bridge between Ukraine and the Czech Republic.
