Do I have to?
Do I have to do this?
Registration, filings, reports and record keeping — a short yes / no / it depends answer first, the reasoning and the deadlines after it.
Each guide starts with a short verdict — yes, no or it depends — followed by the conditions, the deadline and what happens if you miss it.
VAT
Do I Have to Register for VAT?
You register for VAT either after exceeding the legal turnover threshold or voluntarily. A separate category is an identified person (identifikovaná osoba), which many entrepreneurs overlook when purchasing services from abroad.
· 3 min read
Payroll
Do I Have to Register an Employee with OSSZ and Health Insurance?
An employer is obliged to register every employee, though the timing and method vary. As of 2026, reporting to the ČSSZ (Czech Social Security Administration) is unified into the unified monthly employer report (JMHZ).
· 3 min read
VAT
Do I Have to Submit a VAT Control Statement?
A VAT control statement (kontrolní hlášení) is filed by a VAT payer if they carried out or received reportable transactions in the period. Deadlines are strict and penalties arise automatically by law.
· 3 min read
Taxes
Do I Need to File a Tax Return for 2026?
A tax return must be filed by anyone with income from self-employment, or concurrent taxable income above the statutory limit. Here are the clear rules, thresholds, and deadlines.
· 3 min read
Payroll
Do I Have to Keep Working Time Records?
Tracking working hours is one of the most frequently inspected statutory duties in Czechia. It applies equally to work agreements (DPP/DPČ), home office, and employees with flexible working hours.
· 3 min read
Other topics
- How much will I pay?Real numbers instead of vague answers: freelancer taxes and social/health insurance, the true cost of an employee, agreements and bookkeeping fees — each with a worked example.
- I made a mistakeA missed registration, a late overview, a wrong payslip or an incorrect return. What the penalty is and how to put it right, in the correct order.
- ComparisonsTwo options side by side with numbers: flat-rate tax versus standard taxation, expense percentages versus real costs, DPP versus DPČ, benefits versus a pay rise.
- Changes in 2026Minimum wage, the single monthly employer report, flat tax bands, freelancer insurance and the new rules for work agreements.
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