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Self-employed individuals in the Czech Republic love the flat-rate tax regime (paušální režim) for its sheer simplicity. You pay a single monthly sum and completely skip the hassle of paperwork and tax returns. However, this convenience can become a headache if your circumstances change—for instance, if you decide to take on regular employment alongside your...

From 1 January 2026, new values for key calculation parameters came into force in the Czech Republic. In practice, this means business owners and accountants need to update their payroll settings, review the limits that apply to different contract types, and adjust the rules for business trips, meal allowances, and compensation for remote work. Below,...

Starting in 2026, self-employed individuals (OSVČ) in the Czech Republic will face higher minimum contributions to social insurance (sociální pojištění) and health insurance (zdravotní pojištění). The monthly payment under the simplified flat-tax regime (paušální daň) will also change. Increase in mandatory contributions Compared to 2025, the total minimum monthly contributions will increase by 1,124 CZK....

Key takeaways A bank account in the Czech Republic can be restricted or blocked because of enforcement proceedings (exekuce), decisions by public authorities, the bank’s internal AML/KYC checks, or transactions that look unusual or risky. The best prevention is simple transparency: keep documents proving the source of funds, do not ignore the bank’s requests, separate...

The calendar is prepared for individuals, sole traders (OSVČ), and legal entities. It includes the key deadlines for filing returns and paying taxes. Dates are calculated in line with the rules of the Czech Financial Administration (Finanční správa ČR). Each month provides a list of obligations showing the date, the tax type, who it applies...

In previous publications, we explained how VAT works for sales in the B2B and B2C formats. The next important element of the EU VAT system is the transfer of a company’s own goods between member states. This is an operation that often raises questions and, if accounted for incorrectly, can lead to VAT errors. What...

In the previous article, we looked in detail at what happens with VAT when a Czech company sells goods to final consumers who are not VAT payers in the EU (the B2C segment, distance sales, the OSS scheme, and so on).Now we move on to the other half of the picture, B2B sales, meaning supplies...

2025-11-12 10:50 | Prague / Warsaw / Vilnius Following new entry restrictions imposed by Belarus on trucks registered in Lithuania and Poland, dozens of Polish and Lithuanian transport companies have started relocating their operations to Czechia. This move helps them preserve critical eastern routes and minimize vehicle downtime. 📍 What’s the core of the issue?...

If you sell goods or digital services to customers in other EU countries — whether through your own website, a marketplace, a booking platform, or any other type of online channel — you may face complex VAT obligations. VAT on cross-border online sales is far from straightforward: different rates, different rules in each country, and...

Key points: Closing a business in the Czech Republic is rarely a quick or simple process. Even if the company is no longer active, its liquidation requires time, attention, and the proper completion of all documentation. At each stage, certain issues may arise—from notifying creditors to submitting the final tax return. It is important to...

If you run a business in the Czech Republic, you regularly receive letters from the tax administration (Finanční správa) via your datovou schránku. Most of the time these are simple notifications — deadline reminders, acknowledgments of receipt, or other automated messages. But sometimes something more serious arrives. In this article, we explain which letters should...

Although amendments to the Czech VAT Act came into force on January 1, 2025, certain provisions relating to real estate have been postponed until July 1, 2025. This article provides a detailed overview of what has changed and how these updates may affect the application of VAT on the sale or lease of real estate,...