Czech Tax Deadlines & Penalties for Freelancers 2025/2026

Key tax filing deadlines for Czech self-employed (OSVČ): VAT (DPH), income tax, insurance advances and control report. Learn about penalties for late submission.

Key annual deadlines

  • April 1: Income tax return (DPFO) filing deadline (if filing yourself).
  • May 2: Extended deadline if filing via a tax adviser.
  • April 30: ČSSZ (social insurance) annual overview deadline.
  • May 31: Health insurance annual overview deadline.
  • 25th of each month: Monthly VAT (DPH) return and control report deadline for monthly payers.

Penalties for late filing

Late income tax return: CZK 1,000 minimum fine, plus 0.05% of assessed tax per day of delay. Late VAT control report (kontrolní hlášení): CZK 1,000 automatically, up to CZK 500,000 for repeated non-compliance. Interest on late tax payment: repo rate + 8 percentage points per year.