Freelance Business Registration in Czechia, 5% Tax

Start your freelance business in Czechia online with Pexpats. Run your self-employed business 100% remotely, securely, and pay only 5% tax.

Start a company from anywhere

Operate & Run Your Business Easily

Manage your business online and simplify invoicing with Pexpats’ Digital Platform from any location.

Let Pexpats manage your Czech taxes.

Pexpats will manage your freelance business tax reporting and accounting online in Czechia.

No more paperwork to worry about.

Start a fully paperless business in Czechia with Pexpats, regardless of your current location.

Good To Know

Is everything fully online?

Yes – The full application process and all tasks can be done 100% remotely. No need to be in Prague or visit the Pexpats office. We take care of everything online for you, no matter where you are.

Everyone qualifies

Anyone with an EU passport or a non-EU citizen holding a Czech visa can qualify.

Do I have to move?

As an EU citizen, you don’t need to move to Prague or have Czech residency. We’ll manage your business registration, accounting, and tax maintenance remotely.

Should I meet Pexpats?

No, meeting in Prague isn’t required if you're busy – Pexpats handles everything remotely, but we’re happy to meet for a coffee when you visit Prague. You don't need to provide a diploma or certificate. Most IT, service, and consultancy businesses don't require proof of education to register a trade license.

Calculate Your Costs & Net Income

Pay the lowest tax in Europe! Enter your gross income and click calculate to see your net income after costs and taxes.

Good To Know

You’re eligible for 60/40

No matter your nationality or where you live, you always qualify for the 60/40 tax method.

Invoice customers worldwide

Invoicing clients worldwide in any currency or language is simple with Pexpats’ Online Platform. No limits—work and get paid anywhere.

Get paid to any bank account

No need for a Czech bank account to receive payments. Choose Revolut, Wise, or your preferred bank. Your invoices are all you need for Czech taxes.

Zero VAT on all transactions

In most cases, even when working with companies outside Czechia, you charge zero VAT and don’t pay VAT to the government. Pexpats handles all your VAT admin remotely.

Create Business 100% Online!

Register your freelance trade license in Czechia quickly and fully online. Pexpats helps anyone, anywhere, set up a business without being physically present. Open and run your business, and start invoicing in 2-4 days!

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Here’s all you need to do

1.Apply Online

As a first step, simply fill out a client application form and sign a Power of Attorney electronically.

Complete the form

Please complete the client order form and attach a scanned copy of your passport

E-sign Power of Attorney

Once we get your info, we’ll send a Power of Attorney for e-signature, allowing us to handle all registration, tax, and VAT tasks for you.

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2.Get Official Contact & Legal Address

Get your business address and official contact agent from Pexpats for required operations in Czechia.

About Service

Every business needs an address for official communication with Czech authorities. You don’t need to rent office space or hire an assistant. Pexpats provides a reliable Business Address and contact agent services from our Prague office.

Your contact Agent

Your contact person will be a Pexpats agent who handles communication between you and Czech authorities. Whenever we receive any official letters, we’ll scan and email them to you with a translation. We’ll also summarize the contents and suggest a solution if needed.

How to buy this service?

To get a business address and contact person, simply add it to your order in the online form. Pexpats will arrange all authorization and arrange for your Virtual Office Address

Subscription duration

There are no hidden fees or extra costs during your subscription. Subscriptions are for 12 or 24 months. We’ll notify you before your subscription ends, and you can extend it for another 12 or 24 months after confirming

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3.Business Setup

Once we receive your online application and set up your legal business address, we’ll complete the full registration of your business.

What is included?

What’s included in our service:

Trade License Registration
Social Tax Registration
Income Tax Office Registration
Health Insurance Registration
EHIC Card Arrangement
Contribution Payment Instructions

Complete in 2-4 days

Once registration is complete, you can start invoicing and receiving payments in 2-4 days

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4.Set Up Your Invoicing Platform Account

Once your business is registered and your business number activated, create a free account on Pexpats' Invoicing Platform. It's easy to use and lets you issue invoices, receive payments, and manage finances right away.

Why register an account?

In short, you need it! The platform helps you create, track, and manage invoices. It's free to use, and our agents can manage your finances if needed.

It is Free

Yes – Our platform is completely free to use, with all features, automations, and updates included!

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5.Payment Instructions & Assistance

Once everything is set up, we'll arrange your social and health insurance contributions and provide instructions on where to make your monthly payments.

Monthly contribution fees

In the first year of your business, you’ll only pay monthly deposits for social and health insurance. At the start of the next year, Pexpats will handle your annual tax filings and provide instructions for the future.

How to pay taxes

After your registration, Pexpats will send easy payment instructions and provide ongoing support, staying in touch to answer all your questions.

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6.Maintain your business

Finally, after setting up your business, payments, and invoicing, you may want extra accounting and tax support. In this case, Pexpats’ certified accountants and tax advisors are available to assist 100% remotely.

Accounting & Tax

The services you’ll need depend largely on the types of clients you invoice. For example, if your clients are companies registered within the EU, VAT registration will be necessary. This registration requires you to file monthly VAT reports, even if no VAT is billed or owed.

Conversely, if your clients are from non-EU countries, you’ll only need to submit an annual tax report. We can support your Czech tax services fully remote

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Capacity Available: Now Accepting New Clients.

Ready To Get
Started?

If you're ready to join thousands of freelancers supported by Pexpats, please apply for the service below. Confirm if you are an EU or non-EU citizen before completing the form.

Are you an EU citizen?

Yes

I am an EU citizen

I am not an EU citizen

Applicant‘s details

First name(s)

If you have a middle, please include after your first name

Surname

Enter surname that will be on your application.

Date of birth *

Passport / ID number

Phone / Whatsapp

Country of birth

Name of country of birth

Nationality

Sex

Marital Status

Residence address in the czechia

Enter your Street No, Town, Zip Code. If you don't have a home address, use our business address: Revoluční 1082/8, 110 00 Praha

Last residence abroad

List your previous residence outside of the Czech Republic.
Note: The address provided will not be used for postal communications.

Business Information

Will a trade license be your main source of income? *

Please confirm if you have income only from a trade license, or from employment + trade license.

Main

(Select if your income is only from trade license activities)

Side

(Select if you have traditional full-time employment in the Czech Republic)

Business Activities

It’s possible to declare multiple business activities on one trade license. It costs nothing, so Pexpats suggests you choose multiple activities to cover future business opportunities. There will be no effect on your paperwork, or taxation. It also does not affect tax fees, or contributions.

Please check the activities below

Not sure? Describe it for us

Please briefly describe your planned business activities

When do you want to be registered? *

Your registration will start this month. Activation of your trade license will be on the date we register you with authorities. You should pay health and social insurance for this month, and you will be able to invoice this month.

Your registration will start next month. Activation of your trade license will be on the 1st of the next month. You will not pay health and social insurance until next month, and you will not be able to invoice until the 1st of the next month.

I am not sure

You can confirm this information later if you are not sure.

Working with EU companies?

If you plan to invoice EU-registered business clients outside of the Czech Republic, let us know in the options below. We will follow-up later with the next steps.

Czech Health Insurance

Do you have Czech Health Insurance?*

Other information

Before submitting this form, please also attach a scan of your passport / ID, rental contract, or an insurance card if you have one. If completing an application for a spouse, partner, or children, please also attach copies of birth or marriage certificates.
Note: If working with us remotely, also attach an ID-sized photo (a scan of an ID photo, a selfie on a white background), or send to us later in email.

Choose your agent

Please choose the payment terms

Attachments (passport scan, residency permit, rental contract, etc.) *

Drag and drop files here

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Business
Address
& Contact Person Subscription

Pexpats Will Manage Everything From Here!

a Virtual Business Address. Virtual Business Address packages officially register you at the Pexpats office, while one of our agents handles all your post. Your contact person will not only receive but also scan, translate, explain, and act on any official mail for you.

Choose the best plan for you *

Simple and transparent pricing

1 Year Subscription

Get your mandatory business address, and a contact person for one year.

7 300 CZK

What’s included

Receiving, translation, and scanning of letters

Reliable delivery of official communications

No spending 10 times renting an office

Notification to extend service for another 12 months before it expires

2 Year Subscription

Get your mandatory business address and contact person for a better price.

13 680 CZK

What’s included

Registered business address and contact

Receiving, translation, and scanning of letters

Reliable delivery of official communications

No spending 10 times renting an office

Notification to extend service for another 12 months before it expires

Own Address

Register your own business address and risk doing it without assistance.

What’s included

You provide your own business address

You communicate with authorities on your own behalf

You are responsible for receiving (and missing) letters from official authorities

By using this form, you agree to the storage and processing of your data by this website in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

Need More Info ?

If you still have questions after reviewing a Pexpats’ service, book a consultation online by filling out an order form.

Our consultancy fees start at EUR 150, but today, you can access our services for free.

FREE

Good To Know

Getting Started

We only need your information and an e-signed Power of Attorney. From there, we’ll handle all registrations, and contributions, and provide payment instructions.

How to Start

Simply fill out our client application form, and a Pexpats agent will contact you directly

You get EU insurance coverage

Start your freelance business in Czechia online with Pexpats. Run your self-employed business 100% remotely, securely, and pay only 5% tax.

Start a company from anywhere

Operate & Run Your Business Easily

Let Pexpats manage your Czech taxes.

No more paperwork to worry about.

Good To Know

Yes – The full application process and all tasks can be done 100% remotely. No need to be in Prague or visit the Pexpats office. We take care of everything online for you, no matter where you are.

Anyone with an EU passport or a non-EU citizen holding a Czech visa can qualify.

As an EU citizen, you don’t need to move to Prague or have Czech residency. We’ll manage your business registration, accounting, and tax maintenance remotely.

Calculate Your Costs & Net Income

Pay the lowest tax in Europe! Enter your gross income and click calculate to see your net income after costs and taxes.

Good To Know

No matter your nationality or where you live, you always qualify for the 60/40 tax method.

Invoicing clients worldwide in any currency or language is simple with Pexpats’ Online Platform. No limits—work and get paid anywhere.

No need for a Czech bank account to receive payments. Choose Revolut, Wise, or your preferred bank. Your invoices are all you need for Czech taxes.

In most cases, even when working with companies outside Czechia, you charge zero VAT and don’t pay VAT to the government. Pexpats handles all your VAT admin remotely.

Register your freelance trade license in Czechia quickly and fully online. Pexpats helps anyone, anywhere, set up a business without being physically present. Open and run your business, and start invoicing in 2-4 days!

Here’s all you need to do

1.Apply Online

As a first step, simply fill out a client application form and sign a Power of Attorney electronically.

Please complete the client order form and attach a scanned copy of your passport

Once we get your info, we’ll send a Power of Attorney for e-signature, allowing us to handle all registration, tax, and VAT tasks for you.

2.Get Official Contact & Legal Address

Get your business address and official contact agent from Pexpats for required operations in Czechia.

Every business needs an address for official communication with Czech authorities. You don’t need to rent office space or hire an assistant. Pexpats provides a reliable Business Address and contact agent services from our Prague office.

Your contact person will be a Pexpats agent who handles communication between you and Czech authorities. Whenever we receive any official letters, we’ll scan and email them to you with a translation. We’ll also summarize the contents and suggest a solution if needed.

To get a business address and contact person, simply add it to your order in the online form. Pexpats will arrange all authorization and arrange for your Virtual Office Address

There are no hidden fees or extra costs during your subscription. Subscriptions are for 12 or 24 months. We’ll notify you before your subscription ends, and you can extend it for another 12 or 24 months after confirming

3.Business Setup

Once we receive your online application and set up your legal business address, we’ll complete the full registration of your business.

What’s included in our service:

Trade License Registration

Social Tax Registration

Income Tax Office Registration

Health Insurance Registration

EHIC Card Arrangement

Contribution Payment Instructions

Once registration is complete, you can start invoicing and receiving payments in 2-4 days

4.Set Up Your Invoicing Platform Account

Once your business is registered and your business number activated, create a free account on Pexpats' Invoicing Platform. It's easy to use and lets you issue invoices, receive payments, and manage finances right away.

In short, you need it! The platform helps you create, track, and manage invoices. It's free to use, and our agents can manage your finances if needed.

Yes – Our platform is completely free to use, with all features, automations, and updates included!

5.Payment Instructions & Assistance

Once everything is set up, we'll arrange your social and health insurance contributions and provide instructions on where to make your monthly payments.

In the first year of your business, you’ll only pay monthly deposits for social and health insurance. At the start of the next year, Pexpats will handle your annual tax filings and provide instructions for the future.

After your registration, Pexpats will send easy payment instructions and provide ongoing support, staying in touch to answer all your questions.

6.Maintain your business

Finally, after setting up your business, payments, and invoicing, you may want extra accounting and tax support. In this case, Pexpats’ certified accountants and tax advisors are available to assist 100% remotely.

The services you’ll need depend largely on the types of clients you invoice. For example, if your clients are companies registered within the EU, VAT registration will be necessary. This registration requires you to file monthly VAT reports, even if no VAT is billed or owed.

Conversely, if your clients are from non-EU countries, you’ll only need to submit an annual tax report. We can support your Czech tax services fully remote

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Capacity Available: Now Accepting New Clients.

Capacity Available: Now Accepting New Clients.

Capacity Available: Now Accepting New Clients.

Capacity Available: Now Accepting New Clients.

Capacity Available: Now Accepting New Clients.

If you're ready to join thousands of freelancers supported by Pexpats, please apply for the service below. Confirm if you are an EU or non-EU citizen before completing the form.

Are you an EU citizen?

Applicant‘s details

Will a trade license be your main source of income? .css-1roeevf{color:#FF0000;}*

It’s possible to declare multiple business activities on one trade license. It costs nothing, so Pexpats suggests you choose multiple activities to cover future business opportunities. There will be no effect on your paperwork, or taxation. It also does not affect tax fees, or contributions.

When do you want to be registered? *

Czech Health Insurance

Other information

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Pexpats Will Manage Everything From Here!

a Virtual Business Address. Virtual Business Address packages officially register you at the Pexpats office, while one of our agents handles all your post. Your contact person will not only receive but also scan, translate, explain, and act on any official mail for you.

Choose the best plan for you *

Simple and transparent pricing

1 Year Subscription

Get your mandatory business address, and a contact person for one year.

7 300 CZK

What’s included

2 Year Subscription

Get your mandatory business address and contact person for a better price.

13 680 CZK

What’s included

Own Address

Capacity Available: Now Accepting New Clients.

Will a trade license be your main source of income? *

Business
Address
& Contact Person Subscription