A VAT refund guide to Czech Republic

How to get VAT Refunds from Czech Republic for your business
Businesses registered in countries outside of Czech Republic can claim VAT refunds on any costs incurred in Czech Republic.
The below information details the requirements needed to be eligible for a VAT refund. This includes claimable expense types, Czech Republic VAT rates, deadlines and claiming periods.

Which countries have reciprocity with Czech Republic?

All EU countries, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Norway, Switzerland, the United Kingdom.

Learn more about how reciprocity works within VAT by clicking below.

What expenses are claimable in Czech Republic?

Entertainment

Events

Entertainment
0%
Admission to Fairs & Exhibitions
21%
Accommodation
12%
Training Courses & Seminars
21%
Food, Drink & Restaurant Services
0%

Travel Related

General Expenses

Hiring of Means of Transport
21%
Goods
0%
Fuel
21%
Inter-company Charges
21%
Public Transport
12%
Office Expenses
21%
Taxis
21%
Marketing Costs
21%
Professional Fees & AP Invoices
21%

Additional Information

Current VAT Rate  21%
Categories Entertainment, Events, Travel Related, General expenses
VAT in local language Dan z pridane hodnoty (DPH)
VAT number format CZ followed by 8 to 10 digits
Exemptions Entertainment, Food, Drink & Restaurant services
Key Deadlines 30th September (8th directive) and 30th June (13th Directive)
Threshold

Non-simplified – More than CZK 10,000 (including VAT)

Simplified –CZK 10,000 or less (including VAT)

Super simplified – Not applicable to this VAT scheme

Electronic Invoicing Currently, electronic invoicing is only mandated for B2G transactions. However, the government plans on implementing B2B invoicing in the near future

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Which business expenses are eligible for a VAT refund in the Czech Republic?

Eligible business expenses for a VAT refund in the Czech Republic under the 8th Directive and 13th Directive, include expenses such as fuel, accommodation, travel-related expenses, admission to fairs and exhibitions, participation in training courses and seminars, and general business expenses such as office supplies and marketing services. To qualify, the expenses must be strictly business-related, supported by correctly issued Czech VAT invoices, and include the supplier’s valid Czech Republic VAT number.

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