There is a number of companies offering tax consulting and training as well as accounting services in Pilsen. Some companies also offer issuing financial statements in English and/or German. There are three important professional associations operating in the Czech Republic in this field: Chamber of Tax Advisers of the Czech Republic; Chamber of Auditors of the Czech Republic; and the Union of Accountants,  a voluntary, independent professional organisation which operates nationwide.

Banking

The Czech banking system has a two-tier structure which is composed of the central issuing bank – the Czech National Bank – and a network of commercial banks. Due to their increasing activity, foreign banks and branch offices are supporting the development of a competitive environment, particularly in relation to the large banks. Specialised financial institutions (insurance companies, etc.) operate here as well.

Recruitment agencies

Recruitment agencies can assist large and small companies with hiring and selecting staff. Agencies focus on creating and analysing job descriptions, fostering the corporate culture, and training and hiring employees. In addition, search and selection agencies also often provide human resources and business consulting, conduct HR audits, and support companies with the transformation process and quality management. A list of agencies and a wealth of other useful information can be found at the Pilsen Employment Office website.

Post and courier services

Most post offices are open from 8:00 a.m. till 5:00 p.m. from Monday through Friday, and on Saturday only until noon. Postal fees vary based on the type and weight of the mail and the country of destination. Information about Internet, postal and delivery services can be found at www.czech.cz and other sites.

Legal services, advocacy and the courts

Renowned law offices focused on international and EU law, business, civil, labour, family, criminal and copyright law are located in Pilsen. Offices offer comprehensive legal services, real estate transfers, bankruptcies, representation in court, debt collection and legal advice. A number of these offices also offer communication in German, English, Russian or French. For more information, visit the websites of the Czech Bar Associationand the Notarial Chamber of the Czech Republic.

Real estate agencies

Active in the country since 1991, the Association of Real Estate Offices of the Czech Republic is the largest association of real estate experts, sales specialists and other real estate professionals in the Czech Republic. The association was established by several real estate agencies from various locations in the Czech Republic and now has a membership of 200 real estate agencies. Information about the real estate market in the Czech Republic, including in and around Pilsen, is available at www.sreality.cz and other real estate servers.

Telecommunications

Calling in the Czech Republic

• All national telephone numbers have a fixed length of nine digits. 
• No telephone numbers in the Czech Republic start with 0. 
• All emergency telephone numbers such as first aid, the police and other hotlines start with a 1. 
• All national telephone numbers within the Czech Republic start with the numbers 2, 3, 4 and 5. 
• Mobile telephone numbers start with the numbers 6, 7, 8 and 9. 
• Telephone numbers in the Pilsen Region and Pilsen start with 37.

Useful telephone numbers: