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VAT Registration Guide

VAT Registration in Czech Republic

Everything you need to know about Czech Republic VAT — registration, filing requirements, and compliance for foreign businesses in 2026.

21%
Standard VAT Rate
2–4 weeks
Registration Time
Optional
Fiscal Rep (non-EU)
CZK
Currency

Czech Republic VAT Overview

Czech Republic administers VAT through the Finanční správa ČR. The standard rate is 21%, with reduced rates of 12%.

For non-EU companies the registration threshold is zero — register from your first taxable transaction. EU companies benefit from the €10,000 pan-EU OSS threshold for B2C cross-border sales.

Who Needs to Register?

Non-EU companies
Must register from the first taxable supply in Czech Republic. No threshold. Fiscal representative is not legally required but recommended.
EU companies — B2C distance sales
Can use EU One Stop Shop (OSS) up to €10,000 total EU B2C sales. After that, register locally or use OSS.
Amazon FBA sellers
If goods are stored in Czech Republic warehouses, local VAT registration is required immediately — no threshold.
SaaS & digital service providers
Selling B2C to Czech Republic customers requires accounting for local VAT via OSS or direct registration.

Fiscal Representation in Czech Republic

Not required. Foreign companies can register directly.

Filing Requirements

Filing Frequency
→Monthly
→Quarterly (smaller businesses)
Intrastat Thresholds
Arrivals€12,000,000
Dispatches€12,000,000
VAT Number Format
CZ + 8-10 digits (e.g. CZ12345678)

Key Rules in Czech Republic

•CZK currency — high FX volumes for EU cross-border sellers
•High domestic VAT threshold of CZK 2M
•Strong manufacturing and automotive exports
•Control statement (Kontrolní hlášení) required alongside VAT return
•E-commerce growing rapidly — important market for Amazon/Shopify sellers

Penalties for Non-Compliance

Late Filing
0.05% per day
Late Payment
Repo rate + 8%

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