Restructuring and insolvency proceedings in the Czech Republic offer important legal instruments that enable businesses to resolve financial difficulties and stabilise their economic situation. These instruments are designed to provide a framework for timely responses to impending or existing financial distress, thereby helping to avoid more severe economic consequences.To this end, the Czech legal framework includes tools under the Insolvency Act, as well as pre-insolvency instruments that allow for early intervention. In addition to the standard insolvency procedures (reorganisation and bankruptcy), debtors may also apply for a moratorium, which provides temporary protection from creditors. If the statutory conditions are met, a debtor may further initiate a preventive restructuring — an early stage, pre-insolvency measure that allows financial difficulties to be addressed while the debtor retains control over the business.These tools enable the Czech legal system to offer effective solutions across different stages of financial distress, with the dual aim of minimising economic loss and protecting creditors’ rights.