Open a company in Czech Republic — Complete Guide 2026

Everything you need to know about company formation in Czech Republic. Fees, timeline, VAT rates, required documents, and invoicing compliance.

Key Facts

Capital city: Prague
Currency: Czech Koruna (CZK)
Standard VAT: 21%
Reduced VAT: 12%
Min. share capital: CZK 1 (s.r.o.)
Formation time: 15–30 days
Formation fee: CZK 6,000–15,000

Available Company Types

s.r.o.
a.s.
OSVČ

E-Invoicing Format

PEPPOL / ISDOC (mandatory B2G)

Required Invoice Fields in Czech Republic

These fields are mandatory on every compliant invoice.

IČO number

Buyer VAT ID

Seller VAT ID

Invoice date

Line items

VAT breakdown

Source: Czech Republic tax authority

VAT Reverse-Charge for Czech Republic

When selling B2B cross-border from or to Czech Republic, the reverse-charge mechanism applies. Atlas-EU detects this automatically.

Threshold: B2B cross-border within EU.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the minimum share capital for a company in Czech Republic?

The minimum share capital in Czech Republic is CZK 1 (s.r.o.).

How long does it take to register a company in Czech Republic?

Company formation in Czech Republic typically takes 15–30 days.

What is the VAT rate in Czech Republic?

The standard VAT rate in Czech Republic is 21%. The reduced rate is 12%.

Not covered in this guide: Actual company registration filing (we provide guidance, not filing services); bank account/EMI integration; tax return filing; payroll/HR.