FOREWORD
Foreword by Mr Jiří Brodský, Ambassador of the Czech Republic to the Kingdom of Denmark 6
Foreword by Mr Martin Tomčo, Ambassador of the Czech Republic to the Republic of Finland 7
Foreword by Mr Milan Dufek, Ambassador of the Czech Republic to the Kingdom of Norway 8
Foreword by Mr Jiří Šitler, Ambassador of the Czech Republic to the Kingdom of Sweden 9
Czech Exporters 10
Useful Information 12
ECONOMICS
Czech Economy in 2015 15
Trade Relations between the CR and Denmark 16
Trade Relations between the CR and Finland 18
Trade Relations between the CR and Norway 20
Trade Relations between the CR and Sweden 23
BUSINESS
Examples of Czech Projects in the Nordic Countries 25
Investment is One of the Top Priorities for the Czech Government 26
Trading Companies in the Czech Republic 28
Tax System of the Czech Republic 31
KEY SECTORS IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC
Czech Engineering – Tradition and Future 32
Czech Automotive Industry Stepping up Its Dynamics 35
The Czech Republic – a Strong Player in the EU Energy Market 36
Czech Manufacturers of Agricultural Machinery are Doing Well 38
Nanotechnologies Entering Big Business 41
The Czech Republic, an Attractive Tourist Destination 42
INSTITUTIONS PRESENT THEMSELVES
Confederation of Industry of the Czech Republic 44
Czech Chamber of Commerce 44
International Chamber of Commerce in the CR 47
Nordic Chamber of Commerce 47
Czech Trade Promotion Agency/CzechTrade 48
CzechInvest, Business and Investment Development Agency 51
CzechTourism – Czech Tourist Centre 51
Czech Centres 52
Centre for Regional Development of the CR 52
Confederation of Employers’ and Entrepreneurs’ Associations of the Czech Republic 55
CONTACTS
Useful Addresses in the Czech Republic 56
Useful Contacts in Denmark 56
Useful Contacts in Finland 56
Useful Contacts in Norway 59
Useful Contacts in Sweden 59
The Most Important Websites 61