Guides
Step-by-step guides for foreign residents
Clear, practical walkthroughs of the Czech tax and business tasks that trip up expats most, written in plain English and kept current for 2026.
This guide walks a foreign resident through filing a Czech personal income tax return, from gathering documents to submitting online. It covers deadlines, the online portal and the most common mistakes.
A practical guide to becoming a self-employed sole trader in Czechia: getting a trade licence, registering with the tax office and both insurance authorities, and understanding your ongoing obligations.
Everything a business owner needs to know about Czech VAT: when registration becomes mandatory, how to register voluntarily, and what filing obligations follow once you are a payer.
Your Czech payslip lists several deductions between gross and net pay. This guide explains each line, from social and health insurance to income tax and tax credits, so you know exactly where your money goes.