Navigating VAT in Czech Republic

This guide provides an overview of VAT in Czech Republic, including applicable rates, registration requirements, compliance obligations, and filing deadlines. It is designed for businesses engaging in transactions within Czech Republic.

Last Updated: January 2026
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The Czech Republic’s VAT law is often praised as one of the most aligned with EU rules.

Czech Republic at a glance.

Standard rate

21% VAT

Digital services VAT

Yes, at 21%

Mandate e-invoicing

Yes

Currency

Czech Koruna (CZK)

Zero-rated items

Zero-rated supplies generally cover exports, certain intra-EU transactions, selected transport services, publications, and deemed supplies made through electronic interfaces.

VAT format

CZ followed by 8-10 digits

Fiscal representation

No, not required

Reclaiming VAT in Czech Republic

Foreign businesses that incur VAT on eligible expenses in Czech Republic may be able to reclaim it.

Who can reclaim?
Czech Republic applies the rule of reciprocity. This means Czech Republic allows VAT refunds for foreign businesses, but only if they are based in approved countries.
Eligible countries include:
Claimable expenses:
Entertainment
0%
Accommodation
12%
Food, drink & restaurant services
0%
Entertainment 1 2
Hiring means of transport
21%
Fuel
21%
Public Transport
12%
Taxis
12%
Entertainment 2 1
Admission to fairs & exhibitions
21%
Training courses & seminars
21%
Goods
0%
Inter-company charges
21%
Office expenses
21%
Marketing costs
21%
Professional fees & AP invoices
21%
Entertainment 4
VAT compliance in Czech Republic.

Doing business in Czech Republic? You’ll need to play by the Value Added Tax Act rules.

Who needs to register?

Registration is required only once your business exceeds the threshold in Czech Republic.

VAT registration in Czech Republic
VAT filing deadlines in Czech Republic

Monthly

25th day of the following month

Quarterly

25th day of the month following the quarter

VAT payment deadlines in Czech Republic

Monthly

25th day of the following month

Quarterly

25th day of the month following the quarter

Digital services in scope
Things to note

The Czech Republic applies VAT on digital services based on the consumer’s location, typically utilizing the OSS system for EU cross-border services.

e-invoicing in Czech Republic.
Summary of the mandate in this country

B2G mandate in place

Yes

B2B mandate in place

No

B2C mandate in place

No

Obligation status: B2B e-Invoicing

From 1 January 2030

B2B e-Invoicing model

N/A

Name of exchange infrastructure

NEN

Format(s) used

EN 16931 ISDOC (XML-based)/ XML (UBL)/ EDIFACT

FAQs

Eligible business expenses for a VAT refund in the Czech Republic under the 8th Directive and 13th Directive, include expenses such as fuel, accommodation, travel-related expenses, admission to fairs and exhibitions, participation in training courses and seminars, and general business expenses such as office supplies and marketing services. To qualify, the expenses must be strictly business-related, supported by correctly issued Czech VAT invoices, and include the supplier’s valid Czech Republic VAT number. charged the incorrect VAT in Italy and request a refund of the VAT in Italy that was incorrectly charged. This is something that VAT IT will be able to assist with. We can contact the supplier on your behalf and request a refund of the incorrectly charged VAT in Italy.

Valid Czech invoices meeting VAT requirements, import documents (if any), and evidence that purchases are for taxable business activities.

All VAT returns must be filed electronically via the Czech Tax Administration (Finanční správa) online system.

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