What exactly is changing?
Until now, employers had 8 days from a Czech employee's start date to register them. Advance registration was required only for foreigners — legislators are now extending that system to everyone. In addition, DPP and DPČ agreements went unreported for many years, or were reported only when thresholds were exceeded. Unfortunately, that is now over.
How exactly does it work?
You have two ways to register an employee:
- Full registration — enter all legally required information in one step before they start. Done.
- Partial registration — enter at least the basic identification details before they start and provide the remaining information within 8 days. This option is available only for Czech employees.
Everything is done electronically through JMHZ (Unified Monthly Employer Reporting), specifically using the REGZEC form.
What happens if you miss the deadline?
From July 2026, an employee not properly registered before starting is treated as undeclared work — just like a foreigner employed illegally today. Employers face a fine for allowing undeclared work. The district social-security office itself interprets the changes more leniently and has repeatedly urged employers above all to communicate while the system beds in. We therefore do not believe anyone will impose fines this year. Nevertheless, you need to get used to the new system and start meeting these new obligations.
What does it mean for onboarding in practice?
Processes will need to be adjusted. Contracts and agreements must be signed and passed to payroll in advance so that the employee is already in the district social-security office's systems before physically starting work. The range of mandatory employee information has also expanded. The foundation, as always, is close cooperation with your smiling accountants. ☺️
Unsure whether your processes are set up correctly? Get in touch — we will gladly look at them with you. 🌿