Dopady zákona č. 468/2024 Sb., o integračním sociálním podniku, na praxi sociálních podniků v České republice

This bachelor’s thesis focuses on the analysis of the impacts of Act No. 468/2024 Coll., on the Integrative Social Enterprise, on the practice of social enterprises in the Czech Republic. The aim of the thesis is to understand how social enterprises perceive the new legislative framework, which factors influence their decision making regarding registration, and which benefits and barriers they associate with the Act. The research is designed as a qualitative comparative study based on semi structured interviews with six social enterprises, three of which are registered as integrative social enterprises and three that have chosen not to apply for registration. The data were analysed with a focus on motivation for registration, reasons for non registration, the practical impacts of the Act, and enterprises’ expectations for future development. The findings indicate that social enterprises primarily perceive the Act as a significant symbolic and institutional step, while its practical benefits are currently assessed as limited. Key barriers include the integrative fund, administrative burden, and the absence of tangible economic incentives. The thesis formulates recommendations for further legislative adjustments as well as for the practice of social enterprises.