Czechia: Introduction of new FDI screening regime

Progress

Current status

in force

01 May 2021 in force

03 Feb 2021 under deliberation

Scope

Implementers

Czechia

Policy Area

Foreign direct investment

Policy Instrument

MNE: Entry and ownership rule

Regulated Economic Activity

infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services

Government Branch

legislature

Government Body

parliament

Implementation Level

national

Timeline of events

01 May 2021

in force

New FDI screening regime for non-EU operators investing in strategic sectors of the Czech Republic

Czech authorities implemented the "FDI Act" (Regulation 34/2021) introducing a new FDI screening regime, subjecting certain investments in strategic sectors from non-EU investors to prior approval by the Ministry of Industry and Trade. The affected …

Source

Event type law

Action type implementation

Government branch legislature

Government body parliament

03 Feb 2021

under deliberation

New FDI screening regime is announced

The Czech authorities annouced the "FDI Act" (Regulation 34/2021) introducing a new FDI screening regime for non-EU operators investing in strategic sectors of the Czech Republic.