Czech Republic confirms defence tax covered by double taxation treaty with Japan
The Czech Republic’s Ministry of Finance has announced, on 5 November 2025, that Japan’s recently introduced Special Corporation Tax for Defence will be recognised under the existing double taxation treaty between the two countries. According
See MoreCzech Republic: New government plans corporate tax cut, key economic reforms
The Czech Republic's new incoming government has unveiled its draft program, pledging not to increase taxes. The draft program declaration of the Czech Republic government, slated for November 2025, outlines an ambitious plan for securing sound
See MoreCzech Republic abolishes withholding tax on select employment earnings
The bill eliminates the withholding tax on select employment income from 1 January 2027. The Czech Republic published a bill in the Official Gazette (Regulation 360/2025 Coll.) on 29 September 2025, eliminating the withholding tax on select
See MoreCzech Republic revises jurisdictions subject to automatic financial information exchange
The list covers 159 jurisdictions, detailing the instruments for information exchange—such as the Mutual Assistance Convention, EU Council Directive 2014/107 (DAC2), and bilateral tax treaties—along with whether each jurisdiction has signed the
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Cameroon, Czech Republic tax treaty enters into force
Signed on 7 February 2023, the agreement aims to eliminate double taxation on income and prevent tax evasion and avoidance. The income tax treaty between Cameroon and the Czech Republic entered into force on 7 July 2025. Signed on 7 February
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Czech Republic updates guidelines for waiving tax penalties, interest, fines
Starting 1 July 2025, taxpayers can receive a full 100% penalty waiver, contingent on their cooperation and compliance, replacing the previous 75% limit. The Czech Republic has published Financial Bulletin No. 12/2025 on 10 September 2025, which
See MoreCzech Republic, Malta sign new tax treatyÂ
The new tax treaty will replace the existing 1996 agreement between the nations. The Czech Republic and Malta have signed a new income and capital taxes treaty on 24 September 2025. This new agreement is set to replace the existing 1996 Czech
See MoreCzech Republic, Kenya sign income tax treaty
This is the first-ever income tax treaty between the two countries. The Czech Republic and Kenya signed an income tax treaty on 23 September 2025. The agreement aims to eliminate double taxation of income and prevent tax evasion between the
See MoreCzech Republic: President signs bill amending rules Pillar 2 rules, updates top-up tax deadlines
The President of the Czech Republic signed a bill amending the Act on Top-Up Taxes, aligning Pillar 2 filing and local tax deadlines with OECD timelines. The President of the Czech Republic, Petr Pavel, signed a bill amending the “Act on Top-Up
See MoreCzech Republic issues Decree allowing complete waiver of tax penalties, replaces the previous 75% limit
Decree D-72 goes into effect on 15 September 2025. The Czech Republic’s tax authorities (General Financial Directorate) have issued Decree D-72, which the Ministry of Finance published on 10 September 2025, replacing the previous Decree
See MoreCzech Republic: Chamber of Deputies passes law amending employer reporting and tax regulations, introduces 150% R&D allowance
The bill is now awaiting the president’s signature. The Czech Republic’s Chamber of Deputies (Lower House of Parliament) passed a new law on 10 September 2025, introducing significant changes to employer reporting and tax regulations,
See MoreCzech Republic, UK advance new tax treaty negotiations
Once in force, the new tax treaty will replace the 1990 tax treaty between the UK and the former Czechoslovakia.  Czech and UK officials will hold the second round of income tax treaty negotiations from 16–19 September 2025, following the
See MoreCzech Republic gazettes amendment to minimum tax law
The bill extends Czech filing deadlines: tax returns are now due 22 months after the tax period (up from 10 months), and information returns 15 months (18 months for first filings), up from 10 months. The Czech Republic's
See MoreCzech Republic issues guidance on VAT deduction adjustments for bad debts
VAT payers must reduce the VAT deduction for a taxable supply if the payment remains unpaid six months after its due date. The Czech Republic’s General Financial Directorate (GFD) released guidance on correcting VAT deductions for bad debts in
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Czech Republic: Senate approves updated deadlines for Pillar Two tax reporting
The Senate amended the Act on top-up taxes, extending first-time filing deadlines for the top-up tax information return and top-up tax return. The Czech Senate has approved an amendment to the Act on top-up taxes, extending the deadlines for the
See MoreCzech Republic: Senate approves amendments to align Pillar Two top-up tax with OECD standards
The Pillar Two top-up tax amendments update legislation to align with OECD Pillar Two administrative guidance, focusing on safe harbours and related provisions. The Czech Republic Senate has approved amendments to the Bill Amending the Accounting
See MoreCzech Republic, Iraq to negotiate for tax treaty
The first round of negotiations will be held from 21 - 24 July 2025. Officials from the Czech Republic and Iraq will hold the first round of negotiations for a new income tax treaty from 21 - 24 July 2025. The treaty aims to prevent double
See MoreCzech Republic gazettes new tax and penalty waiver rules
New rules allow tax authorities to waive penalties and obligations in cases of requests, legal irregularities, or emergencies like natural disasters. The Czech Republic has published Act No. 218/2025 in the Official Gazette on 30 June 2025,
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