The five Central European EU Member States – Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia – have undergone a rapid period of evolution since their accession in May 2004. However, with full adoption of the euro across the region unlikely to occur much before 2010, treasurers operating in these countries must contend with the challenge of working in five different currencies. The cash management regimes also differ significantly between the five countries – cash management structures allowed in one country may be prohibited in another.

This specialist handbook concentrates on the main cash management issues facing companies doing business in Central Europe. We outline the general possibilities for managing cash in the region and explain which cash management structures can be implemented in each country. The cash pool offering in the region is covered as are the conditions for setting up regional treasury centres.

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Topic covered include:

• Bank account operation
• Bank charges
• Banking systems
• Banks’ payment systems
• Clearing systems
• Cash management structures
• Cash management solutions
• Information flows
• Foreign exchange
• Transfer pricing
• Thin capitalisation
• Withholding tax
• Central bank reporting
• Regulation