Czech Republic · 21% standard VATVAT registration in Czech Republic
Get your CZ VAT number without the paperwork. Our local accountants prepare the application, deal with the tax office and keep you compliant after registration.
The Czech Republic is an important fulfilment location for sellers serving German customers. As well as monthly VAT returns, Czech-registered businesses must file a control statement listing transactions, with fixed penalties for late or missing statements.
When do you need to register in Czech Republic?
- Amazon uses fulfilment centres in the Czech Republic for stock sold on the German marketplace, so sellers whose goods are stored there must register.
- Control statements have strict deadlines and penalties for late filing.
- If you sell from another EU country to consumers in Czech Republic, you can use the One-Stop-Shop (OSS) instead of a local registration once EU-wide distance sales pass €10,000, unless you also store goods here.
How we register you
- 1We confirm whether you need a Czech Republic VAT number and send a document checklist.
- 2We prepare the application, translations and any fiscal representative paperwork.
- 3You sign, and we file with the tax office and answer its questions.
- 4Your VAT number is issued and we set up your first return.
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IrelandFrequently asked questions
How long does VAT registration in Czech Republic take?
Usually 4 to 8 weeks from the day we receive your signed documents, depending on the tax office's workload.
Do I need a Czech Republic VAT number if I sell on Amazon?
If your goods are stored in Czech Republic, for example in an Amazon fulfilment centre, you almost always need a local VAT number before your first sale from that stock.
What is the VAT rate in Czech Republic?
The standard rate is 21%. Other rates: 12% reduced rate.
Ready to sort out your VAT?
Book a free consultation. A local VAT expert will tell you exactly where you need to register and what it will cost.