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Czech Republic VAT rates 2026

The standard VAT rate in Czech Republic is 21%. Reduced rates: 12%.

Standard rate21%
Reduced rates12%
VAT number prefixCZ (CZ + 8, 9 or 10 digits)
Last reviewed2026-10-12

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What is the VAT rate in Czech Republic?

The standard VAT rate in Czech Republic is 21%. Reduced rates of 12% apply to specific goods and services.

How do I add Czech VAT to a price?

Multiply the net price by 1.21. For example, €100 net becomes €121.00 including 21% VAT.

How do I remove Czech VAT from a price?

Divide the gross price by 1.21. For example, €100 including VAT is €82.64 net, of which €17.36 is VAT.

Do I charge Czech VAT to a Czech business?

If you sell from another EU country to a VAT-registered business in Czech Republic, you normally invoice without VAT under the reverse charge, and the customer accounts for Czech VAT. Check their CZ VAT number in VIES first and keep the proof.

Check a Czech VAT number

Before invoicing a Czech business without VAT, confirm their number is valid in VIES.

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