Since 19 July 2024, companies operating in the Czech Republic have faced significant changes in their legal obligations when undergoing mergers, spin-offs and other transformations. The new legislation follows the EU Directive on cross-border conversions, mergers, and demergers. It aims to streamline the transformation process, reduce administrative costs and bureaucratic burdens.

The new Act on Screening of Foreign Investments – revamping the foreign direct investment screening mechanism in Slovakia – entered into force on 1 March 2023. Drawing from the EU FDI Regulation, the new FIR Act will have significant impact on inbound investments meeting specific legal criteria into Slovakia by non-EU investors.