Country tax profile · 2026
Czech Republic VAT / sales tax
How Czech Republic taxes VAT / sales
Czech Republic charges a standard VAT/GST of 21% on most goods and services, with reduced rates on some essentials.
Compiled by MyNomadWorld for Czech Republic and currently being re-verified against primary sources. Confirm with a local adviser before relying on it.
How Czech Republic's VAT / sales tax compares
Czech Republic's VAT / sales tax of 21% is the 18th highest of the 196 countries we track, against a global average of 14.1% and a Europe average of 18.4%.
Countries with a similar VAT / sales tax
Spain (21%) · Romania (21%) · Montenegro (21%) · Netherlands (21%) · Belgium (21%) · Argentina (21%)
Who is a tax resident of Czech Republic?
Permanent home available in Czechia, or physical presence >183 days in a calendar year.
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What is the VAT / sales tax rate in Czech Republic?
Czech Republic charges a standard VAT/GST of 21% on most goods and services, with reduced rates on some essentials.