Analysis finds sharp rise in number of women-owned firms

The number of Czech limited companies owned by women has risen sharply over the past several years, according to an analysis by the consultancy firm Bisnode. While in 2012, 15 percent of such firms registered in the Czech Republic had women owners, this year there are 24 percent of them, according to Bisnode analyst Petra Štepánová. However, a majority of Czech limited companies – 71 percent of them – are owned by men.

Author: Jan Richter