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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

I need legal assistance in the Czech Republic. Where can I get a list of lawyers?

List of selected lawyers is available under Business Service Provider icon on our web pages.

Do you have a list of hotels in Prague?

List of selected hotels is available under Business Service Provider icon on our web pages.

How can I identify a prospective Czech buyer or sales agent?

Take advantage of one of U.S. Commercial Service services – International Partner Search (IPS), Contact List or Gold Key Service (GKS).

How can I check the background of a potential Czech partner?

Take advantage of International Company Profile (ICP) service prepared by the U.S. Commercial Service.

Can U.S. government help me in tenders or in commercial disputes?

Yes, U.S. Commercial Service can assist you through free Advocacy service.

Can you provide me with contacts for U.S. Commercial Service offices in other countries?

List of U.S. Commercial Service offices worldwide is available through the following web page - www.buyusa.gov/home/worldwide_us.html

Where can I find information on United States embargoes and sanctions?

Information is available from the following website: www.ustreas.gov/offices/enforcement/ofac/

Where can I find statistical information about the United States and the Czech Republic?

You can visit one of the following web pages: www.census.gov, www.ita.doc.gov/td/industry/otea/, http://tse.export.gov, http://comtrade.un.org/db/ or http://dataweb.usitc.gov

Where can I learn more about CE mark? Do I need it to sell my products in the Czech Republic?

More information can be found on following web pages http://www.export.gov/cemark/doc_ce_mark_main.asp or through US Commercial Service EU office in Brussels.

How can I find market information on a specific industry in the Czech Republic?

For basic information you can review our Country Commercial Guide. More detailed information can be obtained by contacting respective Commercial Specialist.

I have never exported before; can you give me some guidence on where to start?

You can contact U.S. Commercial Service Export Assistance Center in your area. Some basic information on exporting basics can be also found on www.unzo.com/basicguide/index.html or www.sba.gov/index.html

Where can I find more information about international shipping and logistics?

More information is available on www.export.gov/logistics/index.asp You can also contact one of U.S. Commercial Service logistics partners to obtain assistance.

Where can I find trade statistics?

The U.S. Commerce Department provides a trade statistics database that may be searched by industry sector or country of destination. The United Nations Commodity Trade Statistics Database and the USITC Internative Tariff and Trade Database are also very useful tools in searching for trade statistics. Czech Statistical office web page is another useful tool to keep in mind.

Where can I find information on evaluating locations to set up an office or manufacturing facility?

More information can provide Czechinvest agency.

How can I claim VAT refund?

More information on this topic including the forms to fill in is available the Czech Directorate of Customs web pages.

Where can I find Czech Republic custom information?

Customs Administration of the Czech Republic provides more detailed information.

Where can I find a list of U.S. companies active in the Czech market?

Contact American Chamber of Commerce in the Czech Republic.