Czech inheritance law
Business succession
dědění obchodního podílu, obchodní nástupnictví
When a business owner dies, the succession of company shares, business assets or an ongoing enterprise raises specific legal questions beyond standard probate. We advise heirs and business owners on the inheritance of Czech business interests and succession planning for companies.
Describe your caseWhat we do
- Advising on the succession of shares in Czech limited liability companies (s.r.o.) and joint-stock companies (a.s.)
- Reviewing the company's articles of association for succession restrictions
- Advising on the transfer of ownership and registration of new shareholders
- Advising on the continuation, winding-up or sale of an inherited business
- Assisting with succession planning for business owners — including wills and inheritance contracts
- Coordinating with corporate lawyers and accountants on business continuity
- Advising on disputes between heirs over inherited business interests
When you need us
- A family member died and the estate includes shares in a Czech company
- You are a business owner and want to plan the succession of your company
- There is uncertainty about whether company shares can be inherited or must be transferred differently
- Co-heirs disagree on what to do with an inherited business
- You need to register a change of shareholder following an inheritance
- The business was a sole trader and you need to understand what survives