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Could You Pay as Little as 5% Income Tax in the Czech Republic?
Find out whether you qualify for an effective tax rate of around 5% as a freelancer in the Czech Republic. Calculate your estimated taxes and book a consultation with Pexpats, an independent Czech tax and accounting agency.
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🇨🇿 Czech Republic
Freelance taxes from
5%
of your profit*
*Depends on your income and business situation.
Why freelancers choose the Czech Republic
Low overall tax
Many freelancers pay from 5% of their profit.*
EU Member State
Live and work in the European Union.
100% Remotely
We handle the entire process online.
Crypto & capital gains
Exemption wording requires tax review.
English support
Clear communication in simple English.
Why can taxes start from only 5%?
Three reasons make Czech taxes one of the lowest in Europe.
1. 60/40 Expense Method
60% of your income is deducted as expenses automatically.
Automatic expenses€36,000
Taxable income€24,000
Annual profit€60,000
− 60% expenses€36,000
Taxable income (40%)€24,000
Income tax (15%)€3,600
− Tax credit€1,234
Final tax
€2,366
Effective tax rate
3.94%of income
No need to prove actual expenses.
*The €2,366 figure is income tax only. Social and health insurance contributions are not included.Check our full calculator for complete results
2. Flat Tax (Paušální daň)
Example for a €60,000 yearly profit — one payment covers everything.
Social insurance€3,120/ year
Health insurance€1,224/ year
Income tax€48/ year
Total flat tax
€4,392
/ year
Effective tax rate
7.32%
of income
Income tax portion: only €48 for the full year
No accounting. No surprises. One fixed flat tax.
3. Crypto & Capital Gains
Crypto and capital gains exemption wording requires tax review.
Held for more than 3 years
- 1Hold for more than 3 years
- 2No declaration needed
- 0%tax
Below the exemption threshold
- 1Sales below the exemption threshold
- 2No declaration needed
- 0%tax
Tax exemptions for cryptocurrency and investments depend on the type of income, holding period and applicable Czech tax rules. Reporting obligations may still apply.
How Much Income Tax Could You Pay?
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Your Estimated Income Tax
Based on €60,000 yearly income
€2,366/ year
Estimated Income Tax
3.94%
Effective Tax Rate
Yearly Income€60,000
Automatic Expense Deduction (60%)−€36,000
Taxable Income€24,000
Income Tax (15%)€3,600
Tax DiscountBasic taxpayer discount−€1,234
Estimated Income Tax€2,366 / year
The estimated income tax figure is income tax only. Social and health insurance contributions are not included. Check our Full Czech Tax Calculator for complete results.
This is an estimate. Your final tax may vary based on your personal situation.
Now let's check if you're eligible for this tax setup.
The Czech 60/40 expense method and flat tax don't apply to everyone.
Could you qualify?
Four quick questions. It takes less than a minute.
Are you an EU citizen?
Do you work remotely or with online clients?
Expected yearly income
When are you planning to relocate?
How it works
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1
Free consultation
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2
We prepare everything
We register your business and handle the paperwork.
3
You're ready to work
Start freelancing and pay only 5% tax on your profit.*
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About Pexpats
Pexpats.com s.r.o. (IČO: 09675094) is an independent Czech tax and accounting agency providing professional consultations, accounting and tax administration services.
Pexpats holds Czech trade authorisations for accounting advisory, bookkeeping and tax-record services. We are a private company, not a Czech government authority or tax office, and are not affiliated with Czech government institutions.
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