Moving to Czechia? These 12 companies can help with the tricky parts

With more than 6,000 professionals working across 150 countries, Vialto Partners supports employers and internationally mobile employees with immigration, tax, payroll and relocation requirements. Its Czech operation has more than 22 years of local experience and offices in Prague and Brno to help handle all the rigmarole that comes with moving abroad. Their team of over 55 specialists can assist with employee cards, work permits, cross-border tax and social security requirements, with support extending to spouses and family members when the relocation involves the whole household.

A company transfer works best when both sides are taken care of — the employer needs the move handled correctly, and the employee needs an actual life set up on arrival. International Business Support has specialized in this space since the mid-1990s, working closely with government offices, local authorities, landlords and schools to help clients seamlessly relocate to Czechia without delay. From there, the team takes on the coordination directly, leaving the employee free to focus on the job rather than the logistics behind getting settled.

Koktavy Advisory specializes in helping international professionals navigate the lending criteria Czech banks apply to foreign mortgage applicants. The firm manages that process from start to finish, reviewing finances, coordinating property valuations, negotiating bank rates, and staying involved even after the deal closes. Their financial planning arm also helps clients manage money across borders and build long-term investment portfolios. Those interested can book a free 45-minute consultation directly on the firm's website.

Apartments in Prague tend to come with less closet space than expected, which becomes a real problem the moment moving boxes, off-season clothing or extra furniture need somewhere to go. Less Mess Storage has locations within the center of Prague in Holešovice, Dejvice and Pankrác, accessible 24/7. Units are available in a wide range of sizes, with flexible terms suitable for anything from a few weeks during a move or renovation to longer-term storage.

Prague’s public transport covers most daily needs, but a car can still be useful for IKEA furniture hauls, cross-town moves and weekend trips in Czechia. Bolt Drive offers app-based carsharing, with vehicles ranging from compact city cars to Peugeot Boxer cargo vans. Registration and booking take place entirely through the English-language Bolt app, with no rental desk, in-person paperwork or long-term contract. Just pick an available car from the street and you're good to go.

Errands add up fast while you're still finding your footing in a new country, and DIDIT takes the pressure off. Describe what needs doing, whether it's a driver's license exchange, an OAMP appointment, or a utility hookup, and the team works out the process, deals with the relevant office in Czech, and lets you know once it's sorted. Where legally permitted, the team can also attend administrative appointments on your behalf. Clients can arrange support through WhatsApp or email, without completing an initial form or visiting DIDIT’s office.

If you're freelancing under a Czech trade license, invoicing is one of the first things you'll have to figure out, and everyone seems to do it differently. Živno.cz provides an English-first invoicing platform for freelancers, solopreneurs and small business owners in Czechia. It runs entirely online, with direct support available by email, giving international users a clearer way to manage local invoicing and accounting compliance requirements.

Between work permits, residence cards and citizenship applications, Czech immigration cases rarely follow a single template, and outcomes often hinge on details that aren't obvious from the outside. Murad Visa provides immigration support for residence and work permits, digital nomads, students and families relocating to Czechia. The practice has particular experience with permanent-residence and citizenship cases, including applications involving descendants of Czech citizens. Services are available in English, Czech, Slovak and Polish.

Need a business contract reviewed or assistance with a real estate matter in Czechia? MACEK.LEGAL provides English-language legal services for entrepreneurs and established companies, covering company formation, contracts, employment law, trademarks, debt recovery and real estate matters. Clients are looped in only when an actual decision needs to be made, with costs, timing and scope explained upfront, so business owners and professionals can focus on their work while the firm handles documents, communication and deadlines.

For people with Czech or Czechoslovak ancestry, family records may provide a potential route to citizenship, depending on their individual circumstances. With online as well as in-person appointments, Top Visa Consulting offers full-service support for applicants seeking Czech citizenship by descent. They can help trace your Czech ancestry, retrieve historical records, arrange certified translations, prepare the application dossier and submit it in Czechia through a power of attorney. The company also assists with family-reunification permits and the registration of same-sex marriages in Czech records.

Banking, mortgages, and insurance rarely work the same way here as they do back home, and that catches a lot of newcomers off guard. Financial adviser Jiří Balík of Stone & Belter specializes in helping international clients navigate the Czech financial system and finding practical solutions that fit their individual situation, offering assistance with mortgages, investments, pensions, and life and property insurance. The first meeting, held in person at his Prague 1 office or online, usually focuses on understanding your situation, plans and priorities before possible solutions are discussed.

Based about 15 minutes south of central Prague, PetSitting5, run by Jana Stankova, offers a home-based alternative to a traditional dog kennel. The service accepts no more than five dogs at a time, allowing each dog to receive individual attention in a family setting. Stankova, who speaks English and French, has more than 20 years of experience and builds each stay around daily walks and time in a private garden. More information and booking details are available through the service’s website, while photos and updates can be found on Instagram.