Czech Republic VAT Calculator
How Much Is VAT in the Czech Republic?
The standard VAT rate in the Czech Republic is 21% in 2026, plus a reduced rate of 12% on certain goods and services. It applies to most goods and services sold in the Czech Republic. Among the 27 EU member states, standard VAT ranges from 17% in Luxembourg to 27% in Hungary.
How to calculate Czech Republic VAT
To add 21% VAT to a net (tax-exclusive) price, multiply it by 1.21. To remove VAT from a gross (tax-inclusive) price, divide it by 1.21.
- Add VAT: CZK 100 net × 1.21 = CZK 121 gross (that is CZK 21 of VAT)
- Remove VAT: CZK 121 gross ÷ 1.21 = CZK 100 net (that is CZK 21 of VAT)
Use the Czech Republic VAT calculator above for any amount, or compare the Czech Republic with every other country in our VAT rates by country table.
Czech Republic VAT Rates Overview
Every VAT rate currently in force in the Czech Republic
Current VAT Rates (2026)
| Rate type | Rate | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Standard rate | 21% | Most goods and services, including most non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks |
| Reduced rate | 12% | Food (excluding most drinks), restaurant and catering services, medicines, tap water, hotel accommodation, cultural and sports admissions, heat and cooling, social housing construction |
| Zero rate | 0% | Printed and electronic books (exempt with right to deduction since 1 January 2024); exports and intra-EU B2B supplies |
VAT History and Local Rules in the Czech Republic
How the rates got here, and country-specific points to watch
Key VAT milestones
- 2025: Registration threshold raised to CZK 2 million per calendar year, with immediate registration above CZK 2,536,500
- 2024: 10% and 15% reduced rates merged into a single 12% rate; books moved to 0%
- 2013: Standard rate raised from 20% to 21%
- 2004: Czech Republic joined the EU; standard rate cut from 22% to 19%
- 1993: VAT introduced in the newly independent Czech Republic
Is the VAT rate the same everywhere in the Czech Republic?
Yes. The same VAT rates apply throughout the Czech Republic, and there are no regional rates or special VAT territories.
Good to know
Since January 2024 the Czech Republic has had only one reduced rate, 12%, which replaced the former 10% and 15% rates. Books were moved to an effective 0% rate. Most drinks, including soft drinks, are taxed at 21%, while food and restaurant meals are 12%.
Every Czech VAT payer must file a monthly control statement (kontrolní hlášení) listing invoices issued and received. Legal entities file it monthly even if their VAT return is quarterly. It is one of the strictest reporting obligations in the EU.
The registration threshold was reformed in 2025. The old rolling 12-month test was replaced by a calendar-year threshold of CZK 2 million, with immediate registration once turnover passes CZK 2,536,500.
Zero-Rated and Exempt Supplies in the Czech Republic
The difference matters: zero-rating keeps input-VAT recovery, exemption does not
Zero-rated supplies (0%)
VAT is charged at 0%, but the seller can still recover input VAT on related costs:
- Exports of goods outside the EU
- Intra-EU supplies of goods to VAT-registered customers
- Printed and electronic books (since 2024)
- International transport of goods and passengers
VAT-exempt supplies
No VAT is charged, and the seller generally cannot recover input VAT on related costs:
- Financial services
- Insurance
- Lease of real estate (with exceptions and option to tax)
- Education
- Healthcare
- Social welfare services
- Postal universal service
Czech Republic VAT Registration & Compliance
Key facts for businesses registering for and reporting VAT in the Czech Republic.
| Local name | Daň z přidané hodnoty (DPH) |
|---|---|
| VAT number format | CZ + 8, 9 or 10 digits (e.g. CZ12345678) |
| Registration threshold | CZK 2,000,000 turnover in a calendar year (registration from the following year), or immediately once turnover exceeds CZK 2,536,500 |
| Non-resident businesses | Non-established businesses have no threshold; they must register before making any supply subject to Czech VAT |
| Filing frequency | Monthly by default; quarterly available for businesses with prior-year turnover up to CZK 15 million (not in the first year of registration) |
| Filing and payment deadline | VAT return, control statement (kontrolní hlášení) and payment due by the 25th day after the end of the period; all electronic |
| E-invoicing / reporting | No mandatory B2B e-invoicing; invoice-level data is reported monthly through the control statement |
| Tax authority | Finanční správa (Financial Administration of the Czech Republic) |
Thresholds, deadlines and e-invoicing rules are revised regularly. Always confirm current requirements with Finanční správa (Financial Administration of the Czech Republic) before relying on them.
Cross-Border Sales and Refunds in the Czech Republic
Selling into the country from abroad, and getting VAT back
Cross-border rules
Digital services and e-commerce: Foreign sellers of digital services to Czech consumers charge 21% Czech VAT. They normally report it through the EU One-Stop Shop (OSS), or the non-Union OSS for non-EU sellers, without registering in the Czech Republic.
Tourist VAT refunds: Yes. Non-EU residents can reclaim VAT on goods exported within three months, with a minimum of about CZK 2,000 per receipt. An electronic refund system was introduced from 2026.
For the general rules, see the reverse charge mechanism, VAT on digital services, VAT invoice requirements and VAT refunds for tourists and businesses.
Compare VAT Rates
VAT rates in neighboring and similar economies
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about VAT in the Czech Republic
What is the current VAT rate in the Czech Republic?
The standard VAT rate in the Czech Republic is 21% in 2026. Other rates in force: 12% (reduced rate), 0% (zero rate). See the rates table above for exactly what each rate covers.
How do I calculate VAT in the Czech Republic?
To add 21% VAT, multiply the net price by 1.21. To remove it from a VAT-inclusive price, divide by 1.21; the difference is the VAT. The calculator at the top of this page does both.
What is the VAT registration threshold in the Czech Republic in 2026?
A Czech business becomes a VAT payer once its turnover exceeds CZK 2 million in a calendar year, or immediately if it passes CZK 2,536,500. Foreign businesses without a Czech establishment have no threshold.
What is the Czech VAT control statement?
The control statement (kontrolní hlášení) is an electronic report of invoices issued and received. It is due by the 25th day after the period and is filed alongside the VAT return.
Sources
Official and professional references used for this page
Last reviewed on 27 September 2026.