8. Is there a ban on anonymous donations to candidates?

Czechia

Czechia

Answer
Yes
Source

"(3) Information on funds saved on the election account shall include the first name, surname, date of birth and permanent residence address of the natural person donating these funds, or in case of a legal person, the name of the respective company or legal name, registered address and registration number of the person, if applicable.

(4) Information on other benefits with an estimated monetary value shall be recorded together with a statement on the origin of these funds, including the first name, surname, date of birth and permanent residence address of the natural person donating these funds, or in case of a legal person, the name of the respective company or legal name, registered address and registration number of the person, if applicable."

Source: Article 16b (3) and (4), Act No. 247/1995 on Elections to the Parliament of the Czech Republic and on the Amendment of Certain Other Laws​, 1995

"(3) Information on financial resources on the election account shall be recorded Page 36 Collection of Laws No. 275 / 2012 Chapter 95 together with a statement on the origin of these funds, including the name, surname, date of birth and residence address of natural person donating these funds, or in case of a legal person, including the name of its company or name, registered address and registration number of the person, if applicable.

(4) Information on other benefits with an estimated monetary value is recorded together with a statement on the origin of these funds, including the name, surname, date of birth and residence address of the natural person donating these funds, or in case of a legal person, including the name of its company or name, registered address and registration number of the person, if applicable."

Source: Article 36 (3) and (4), Act No. 275/2012 on the Election of the President of the Republic, 2012

Comment

The candidates have to report on donor's identity both for Parliamentary and Presidential elections.

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