VAT rates 2026
VAT rates in the Czech Republic
The standard VAT rate in the Czech Republic is 21%, with a reduced rate of 12% (since January 1, 2024).
Standard rate
21%
Reduced rate
12%
Czech Republic VAT calculator
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Which rate applies?
The standard rate of 21% applies to most goods and services. The reduced rate (12%) applies only to goods and services listed in the VAT law of the Czech Republic, typically food, books, medicines, public transport or accommodation; the exact lists differ by country and change often, so check the tax authority's list for your products.
VAT in the Czech Republic at a glance
- Local name: DPH (daň z přidané hodnoty)
- Tax authority: The Financial Administration (Finanční správa)
- VAT number: Daňové identifikační číslo (DIČ), CZ + 8, 9 or 10 digits. Format, check digit and common mistakes.
- Currency: CZK. Invoices may be issued in another currency, but the EU VAT Directive requires the VAT amount of a supply taxed in the Czech Republic to be stated in CZK as well.
Selling to the Czech Republic from another country
B2B sales of goods and services between VAT-registered businesses in different EU countries are usually invoiced without VAT under the reverse charge. You must check that your customer's VAT number is valid, ideally when they place the order, and keep the result as proof. Check a Czech Republic VAT number in the VAT number checker, or many at once with the bulk VAT validator.
Rates from the open-source ibericode/vat-rates data set, updated October 1, 2026. Always confirm rates with the national tax authority before relying on them.
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{
"country_code": "LU",
"vat_number": "26375245",
"format_valid": true,
"checksum_valid": true,
"registration_info": {
"is_registered": true,
"name": "AMAZON EUROPE CORE S.A R.L.",
"address": "38, AVENUE JOHN F. KENNEDY\nL-1855 LUXEMBOURG",
"address_parts": null,
"checked_at": "2026-10-16T09:12:44.000000Z"
},
"registration_info_history": []
}