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Czech Republic VAT Rates 2026
Czech Republic (Česká republika) levies Value Added Tax under the name DIČ (Daňové identifikační číslo). The standard rate is 21%, applied to most goods and services. Reduced rates of 12% apply to essential categories including food, medicines, and cultural services. Two-rate system since 2024 (merged 15% and 10% into 12%)
Current rates — 2026
| Type | Rate | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 21% | Most goods and services |
| Reduced | 12% | Food, transport, cultural goods |
Access rates via API
The TaxID API returns current VAT rates for all 27 EU countries. Use the /api/v1/rates/CZ endpoint to get Czech Republic rates programmatically. Responses are cached for 24 hours.
curl http://localhost:3000/api/v1/rates/CZ
# No authentication required for rate lookups
# Response:
# { "country_code": "CZ", "standard_rate": 21,
# "reduced_rates": [12], "currency": "CZK" }About Czech Republic VAT
Czech VAT numbers (DIČ) can have 8 digits (legal entities), 9 digits (individuals), or 10 digits (foreign entities). In 2024 Czech Republic simplified from 3 rates to 2 rates (21% and 12%).
The Czech Republic DIČ is administered by the national tax authority and validated through the EU VIES system. Before applying any VAT rate or zero-rate exemption to a Czech Republic business customer, validate their VAT registration number first.