Freelancer taxes

Freelancer tax in Czech Republic (2026)

How freelancers are taxed in Czech Republic for the 2026 tax year, built from the same data as the calculator. Every figure below comes with its assumptions and sources: treat them as indicative, not advice.

Updated for the 2026 tax year · reviewed Sep 30, 2026

How freelancer tax works in Czech Republic in 2026

Czech freelancers often use lump-sum expense percentages (commonly 60% for many services), then 15% income tax on the remainder, with social and health insurance on a fraction of the tax base.

The calculator uses the lump-sum path rather than full bookkeeping. If you claim actual expenses instead, your result will differ. Switch only after checking eligibility for the percentage you use.

Key figures from the calculator model

  • Lump-sum expenses 60% of revenue, capped at CZK 1,200,000 (§7 odst. 7 písm. b) ZDP; equivalent to 60% of CZK 2,000,000 revenue)
  • Income tax 15%; the 23% rate above a CZK 1,762,812 tax base is not modelled
  • Social 29.2% and health 13.5% on the assessment base = 50% of the tax base
  • Minimum assessment bases applied (social CZK 235,044/yr, health CZK 293,802/yr); social base capped at CZK 2,350,416/yr

Czech Republic freelancer tax regimes

Illustrative calculation for CZK 1,217,400 gross annual income.

Czech Republic

Self-employed person with 60% lump-sum expenses (OSVČ, výdajový paušál 60 %)

Deduct 60% deemed expenses (capped at CZK 1,200,000), then 15% income tax on the rest plus social (29.2%) and health (13.5%) on half the tax base.

Income taxCZK 73,044
Social insuranceCZK 71,096
Health insuranceCZK 39,663
Total tax & contributionsCZK 183,803
Effective rate15.1%
Net incomeCZK 1,033,597

Assumptions

  • Lump-sum expenses 60% of revenue, capped at CZK 1,200,000 (§7 odst. 7 písm. b) ZDP; equivalent to 60% of CZK 2,000,000 revenue)
  • Income tax 15%; the 23% rate above a CZK 1,762,812 tax base is not modelled
  • Social 29.2% and health 13.5% on the assessment base = 50% of the tax base
  • Minimum assessment bases applied (social CZK 235,044/yr, health CZK 293,802/yr); social base capped at CZK 2,350,416/yr
  • The flat lump-sum tax (paušální daň) alternative is not modelled; see TODO
  • No first-year activity relief modelled for this regime (none)
  • Effective rate is total tax and contributions over gross revenue

Who it's for

  • Self-employed (OSVČ) using the 60% lump-sum expense rate (trades / most services)
  • Lump-sum expenses capped at CZK 1,200,000 (60% of CZK 2,000,000 revenue) under §7(7) ZDP
  • Free professions without a trade licence use a 40% rate (not modelled)

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Frequently asked questions

How much tax does a freelancer pay in Czech Republic in 2026?
It depends on the regime. For the main path modelled here: Deduct 60% deemed expenses (capped at CZK 1,200,000), then 15% income tax on the rest plus social (29.2%) and health (13.5%) on half the tax base. Adjust income in the calculator for a personalised 2026 estimate. Figures are indicative, not advice.
How does Self-employed person with 60% lump-sum expenses (OSVČ, výdajový paušál 60 %) work for freelancers in Czech Republic in 2026?
Deduct 60% deemed expenses (capped at CZK 1,200,000), then 15% income tax on the rest plus social (29.2%) and health (13.5%) on half the tax base.
Are these Czech Republic tax figures official advice?
No. They are indicative estimates for the 2026 tax year, based on published rates and the simplifying assumptions listed with each result. Confirm your situation with a qualified local tax adviser.

Other countries

This is an indicative calculator for information only, not tax advice. It models the main freelancer regime(s) with the simplifications listed above and uses dated ECB/NBU exchange rates. Verify with a local accountant before making decisions.