Legislative changes in payroll for 2026
The new year brings extensive changes in the payroll area that will affect both employees and employers. This article summarizes the key legislative developments that need to be reflected in HR practice.
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We are experienced in the delivery of outsourced accounting services for international and local businesses. We use modern IT solutions, but, on request, can also work in our clients' accounting software. We can help to localise software and procedures to ensure compliance with domestic tax and accounting regulations.
We have helped hundreds of international companies to set-up their businesses in the countries in which we operate. Company formation is one of many corporate services our clients require to cut costs, ensure compliance with local regulations, and free-up time to focus on their core business activities.
At ASB we understand that tax and accounting law is interlinked. To safeguard our clients´ interests, we advise taking account of all tax and accounting aspects.
ASB TAX Compliance team has rich experience in providing our clients with high standards of customer services. We are always ready to ensure the most optimal solutions for ASB clients from different business sectors.
Our payroll clients range from small representative offices through to global multinationals, for whom we process thousands of payslips monthly.
ASB has supported many major transactions in our region, on both the buy and the sell side. Our transaction advisory professionals have advised on real estate transactions, mergers and takeovers of local companies, and cross-border investments in local businesses.
We offer full range of transfer pricing services including but not limited to: preparation of local and master file; preparation of benchmarking analyses using specialized databases; completion of transfer pricing information (TPR-C form).
Investment volumes in the real estate market in Central and Eastern Europe are expected to grow and the real estate sector calls for flexibility and a multi-dimensional perspective. We understand the real estate sector and our dedicated real estate teams speak the industry language. This enables to us assist our clients from the initial stages of investment until they exit. The majority of our clients are large asset managers, institutional investors, and key real estate specialists operating across Central and Eastern Europe.
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The retail sector has been influenced by the Internet and the growing popularity of mobile technologies and social media. Competition and responsiveness to customers’ needs are huge challenges to retail businesses. We take care of our client's accounting and administration, so that they can fully focus on adopting to the changing environment.
Chemical industry products are present in all aspects of our lives. This industry supports many other sectors, such as FMCG, automotive, agricultural, and is very complex. ASB's sector experience provides our modern and cost-effective solutions.
In our fast-developing world, technology is an increasingly integral part of our life. In this sector, companies are expanding their businesses into new markets, which results in then having to face new tax and legal challenges. ASB has implemented unique solutions aligned with the needs of our clients, so we are able to provide optimal support.
The CEE private equity market continues to growth. Companies financed via private equity investments spread their wings quickly and stimulate the economy. We cooperate with investors in the private equity and venture capital area, and our dedicated transaction team has a strong track record in assisting clients in various acquisitions and divestitures. We understand the mechanisms affecting the investment sector and successfully support to achieve their investment goals.
Ageing and growing populations have resulted in significant increases in health care spending worldwide. Technological changes are fast and the demand for life sciences products is increasing. We assist our life sciences clients with their tax, accounting, and payroll compliance, helping these companies to grow often at a fast pace.
The new year brings extensive changes in the payroll area that will affect both employees and employers. This article summarizes the key legislative developments that need to be reflected in HR practice.
One of the measures approved as part of the third consolidation package is the limitation of VAT deduction on company vehicles that are also used for private purposes. Below we provide a concise overview of this limitation, based on the methodological guidance of the Financial Directorate of the Slovak Republic No. 3/DPH/2025/MU, the transitional provisions of Article 85n of Act No. 222/2004 Coll. on Value Added Tax, as amended, and Article 55 zzzk of Act No. 595/2003 Coll. on Income Tax, as amended.
The investment company Amundi Czech Republic has completed the sale of the Polygon House office building in Prague's Pankrác. The property was acquired by the DRFG investment group. ASB Group participated in this transaction as an advisor representing the buyer, to whom it provided financial and tax due diligence services.