VAT Calculator 2026
Quick VAT (DPH) calculation — add to a net price or remove from a VAT-inclusive price. Valid rates for 2026.
Price including VAT
12 100,00 CZK
Tax base (net price)
10 000,00 CZK
VAT 21%
2 100,00 CZK
How VAT is calculated
Adding VAT
Multiply the net price by the rate — 0.21 for the standard 21% rate or 0.12 for the reduced 12% rate. Add the resulting tax to the base to get the VAT-inclusive price.
CZK 1,000 + 21% = CZK 1,210
Extracting VAT
Divide the VAT-inclusive price by the coefficient 1.21 (or 1.12) to get the tax base. The difference between the gross price and the tax base is the VAT amount.
CZK 1,210 ÷ 1.21 = CZK 1,000
Czech VAT rates in 2026
- 21 %
Standard rate — Most goods and services.
- 12 %
Reduced rate — Food, non-alcoholic beverages, water and sewerage, public transport, accommodation, tickets for cultural and sporting events, residential buildings, books and medicines.
- 0 %
Zero rate — Export of goods outside the EU and selected cross-border services.
Frequently asked questions
What are the Czech VAT rates in 2026?+
The Czech Republic applies two VAT rates since 2024: the standard rate of 21% and the reduced rate of 12%. The reduced rate applies to food, water and sewerage, public transport, accommodation, books and residential buildings. A zero rate (0%) applies to exports of goods outside the EU.
How do I calculate VAT from a VAT-inclusive price?+
Divide the VAT-inclusive price by the coefficient (1 + rate): 1.21 for the 21% rate, 1.12 for the 12% rate. The difference between the gross price and the resulting tax base is the VAT amount. The calculator above performs this automatically.
How do I add VAT to a net price?+
Multiply the net price by the rate (0.21 or 0.12) to obtain the VAT amount. Add it to the base to get the VAT-inclusive price. For example, CZK 1,000 + 21% = CZK 1,210.
When must I register for VAT?+
Mandatory VAT registration is triggered when your turnover exceeds CZK 2,000,000 within a calendar year (since 2025 the calendar year is tracked, not a rolling 12-month period) — you become a VAT payer from 1 January of the following year. If you immediately exceed CZK 2,536,500 (EUR 100,000), you become a VAT payer the day after exceeding it. You must apply for registration within 10 working days. Voluntary registration is also possible at any time.
How should VAT be rounded?+
The VAT amount on a tax document is shown in crowns and hellers (to two decimal places). The total amount payable may be rounded to the nearest crown; the rounding difference is not included in the tax base.
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