Are you planning to expand production, enter foreign markets or revive a dilapidated facility? CzechInvest is a state agency that can help you secure investment grants, non-investment grants and strategic investment incentives. Find out what services it offers, who they are for and how to increase your chances of a successful project with its help.
If you are doing business or planning to invest in the Czech Republic, you should definitely be familiar with the term CzechInvest. This state agency under the Ministry of Industry and Trade is not just a boring office full of bureaucracy, but a real partner for companies that want to grow, modernise or expand. What’s more, it can help you get investment grants, non-investment grants and access to strategic investment incentives.
At a time when every penny counts for business development, CzechInvest is the right ally to help you not only navigate the jungle of state support, but also prepare a quality application and navigate the complex approval process. Whether you are a small startup or a large company.
CzechInvest is a state agency established in 1992, which falls under the Ministry of Industry and Trade. Its main task is to support the entrepreneurial environment in the Czech Republic – whether in the form of advice, help with subsidies or bringing in foreign investors. It acts as an intermediary between the state, entrepreneurs and municipalities.
CzechInvest does not allocate subsidies directly, but provides information and technical support in obtaining them. It also manages databases of vacant industrial zones, brownfields (unused land or premises that have been used for industrial, agricultural or other economic activities and are in need of revitalisation) and has regional offices that are familiar with local conditions. This combination makes CzechInvest an ideal partner if you are planning an investment project, considering relocating production, or want to access investment incentives. Its role is also increasingly important in the field of innovation, digitisation and technology transfer.
Are you planning to use investment subsidies or incentives? We can help you with the legal aspects of the application, contracts and controlling the conditions of support. Leave the paperwork to us.
It’s not just about “getting things done”. CzechInvest offers a comprehensive package of services that can significantly facilitate your business life. It provides free consultations to help you assess the feasibility of your investment project and propose its optimal financing.
It also assists in selecting a suitable location for your plant or factory, including access to databases of brownfields or vacant land. If you are considering foreign expansion or are looking for partners for research and development, CzechInvest can help you to connect with relevant institutions or participate in foreign trade fairs.
In addition , it provides information on the possibilities of investment grants and non-investment grants and prepares you for a successful application. Last but not least, it organises training, seminars and matchmaking events.
Investment incentives are a key instrument used by the state to motivate entrepreneurs to make investments in the Czech Republic. They are granted under the Investment Incentives Act and can take several forms: income tax rebates, material support for the creation of new jobs, subsidies for employee training or the transfer of state land on preferential terms.
These incentives are not for everyone – they are intended for companies planning major investments in production, research or technology centres. In recent years, the rules have been tightened: support is no longer available for “assembly plants” but is targeted at areas with higher added value. CzechInvest acts as an application administrator in this process, helping to prepare the documentation and communicating with the Ministry and other authorities. Investment incentives can thus significantly reduce the costs of starting up a new project if you meet strict criteria.
In addition to incentives, CzechInvest also focuses on investment subsidies, which are used to support specific business activities. As a rule, these are subsidies co-financed from European funds, for example from the OP TAK programme (Operational Programme Technologies and Applications for Competitiveness). These subsidies are intended for the purchase of machinery, automation, the introduction of robotics, the construction of production halls or the revitalisation of brownfield sites.
CzechInvest will help you assess whether your project meets the conditions of the specific call and advise you on how to structure your application. The advantage of working with CzechInvest is that it is familiar with the subsidy environment and can provide links with regional partners and intermediaries. Investment grants are therefore a chance for you to make a major modernisation of your company and reduce costs.
Tip: Do you want to borrow money from the state to start your home? Find out what state housing loans you can get.
At first glance, it may seem that all subsidies go to machinery, buildings and technology. But non-investment subsidies also have their place at CzechInvest. These subsidies are not used for the purchase of assets, but for “soft” projects such as employee training, marketing support, consultancy, participation in foreign trade fairs or the development of entrepreneurial skills. They are particularly relevant for SMEs that want to grow but do not have sufficient internal capacity or know-how.
CzechInvest can help you to select a suitable programme and to implement it. Non-investmentgrants usually do not require as much of your own money and are easier to access for start-up companies. That’s why they are useful to help you start your business or enter new markets.
If you want to use the services of CzechInvest, contact their regional office or fill in the online form on the website. Prepare basic information about your business and investment plan: what you are planning, what your budget is, where the investment is to be made and what the benefits will be (e.g. new jobs, innovation).
CzechInvest staff will go through suitable support options with you and recommend specific next steps. The agency can help you set up your project so that it has a better chance of success.
CzechInvest works not only with entrepreneurs, but also with municipalities, regions and foreign investors. It is a key link in negotiating strategic investments, for example when an international manufacturer is deciding where to build a new plant in Europe. CzechInvest provides data on the market, workforce, infrastructure, as well as possible investment incentives. For municipalities and regions, it helps them to prepare areas, revitalise brownfields or promote vacant sites.
So if you are doing business or planning to invest, CzechInvest should be your number one ally. Whether you’re looking for investment grants, investment incentives or non-investment subsidies, this agency can help you navigate your options, set up your project according to the rules and increase your chances of success. The advantage of CzechInvest is not only its professional know-how, but also its connections to institutions, municipalities and foreign investors.
You can use our legal advice at any stage. We will help you prepare documents and ensure that your applications contain everything you need.
Tip: Do you suspect subsidy fraud? We will advise you on how the law defines subsidy fraud, how to recognize it and what you can do if you suspect it.
CzechInvest is a state agency set up by the Ministry of Industry and Trade to help entrepreneurs and investors implement their plans in the Czech Republic. It offers advice, connects companies with regional partners and provides technical support in obtaining funding – whether it is investment grants, non-investment grants or investment incentives. Under the law, investment incentives include tax breaks, material support for new jobs or preferential land transfer, and are intended mainly for projects with higher added value. In addition, CzechInvest also assists with EU-funded investment subsidies, for example for modernisation of production, automation or revitalisation of brownfields – abandoned and unused sites. Non-investment subsidies are also useful – for example, for employee training, marketing or consultancy, which are especially appreciated by small companies. CzechInvest has regional offices and databases of industrial zones, and also helps municipalities and regions. If you are planning to do business or invest in the Czech Republic, CzechInvest is an ideal ally – it will provide valuable know-how, direct you to the right type of support and increase your chances of a successful project.
CzechInvest je státní agentura pod Ministerstvem průmyslu a obchodu, založená v roce 1992. Jejím cílem je podpora podnikatelského prostředí v ČR – propojuje firmy se státem, nabízí poradenství, pomáhá získat dotace a investiční pobídky a podporuje příliv zahraničních investic.
CzechInvest pomáhá podnikatelům orientovat se a uspět při žádostech o investiční dotace (např. na modernizaci výroby nebo revitalizaci brownfieldů) a neinvestiční dotace (např. na vzdělávání, marketing či poradenství). Přímé dotace ale nepřiděluje – poskytuje technickou a odbornou podporu.
Investiční pobídky jsou určeny firmám, které plánují významné investice do výroby, výzkumu nebo technologických center. Zahrnují daňové úlevy, podporu pracovních míst, školení zaměstnanců nebo převod pozemků. CzechInvest pomáhá s celým procesem žádosti.
Brownfieldy jsou opuštěné, zanedbané pozemky nebo areály po bývalé průmyslové či zemědělské činnosti. CzechInvest spravuje jejich databázi a pomáhá podnikatelům i obcím s jejich revitalizací prostřednictvím vhodných dotačních nástrojů.
Zájemci mohou kontaktovat regionální kancelář nebo vyplnit online formulář na webu CzechInvestu. Doporučuje se připravit informace o záměru, rozpočtu a přínosech projektu. Agentura pomůže s výběrem vhodné podpory a poradí, jak projekt správně nastavit.
Our team of experienced attorneys will help you solve any legal issue. Within 24 hours we’ll evaluate your situation and suggest a step-by-step solution, including all costs. The price for this proposal is only CZK 690, and this is refunded to you when you order service from us.
Ondřej is the attorney who came up with the idea of providing legal services online. He's been earning his living through legal services for more than 10 years. He especially likes to help clients who may have given up hope in solving their legal issues at work, for example with real estate transfers or copyright licenses.
In person and online. Just choose the appropriate service or opt for an independent consultation when you are unsure.
