Moving to Czechia: taxes, residence and life
How to become tax resident in Czechia: personal, dividend and corporate tax, 8 residence programmes, days needed, climate, safety and economy — compared with 194 countries.
Taxes
In Czechia the top income tax rate is 23%, dividends are taxed at up to 15% and companies pay 21% corporate tax.
How to move and become tax resident
You can become tax resident in Czechia from arrival once you take up residence (Bydliště: permanent home with intent to stay, or 183 days in calendar year). The typical route is EU/EFTA free movement (Swiss citizens: register as self-sufficient): Sufficient resources + comprehensive health insurance; register within ~3 months; clean record not formally required There are 8 open residence programmes in Czechia — see the list below.
Living there
Prague has a temperate oceanic climate with winter highs around 1 °C and summer highs around 24.5 °C. The economy grew +2.2% in 2025; the IMF forecasts 2% for 2026. Its passport opens about 161 countries without a visa in advance. Security: No conflict exposure.
Key facts
| Top income tax | 23% |
|---|---|
| Dividend tax | 15% |
| Corporate tax | 21% |
| Skattemessig bosted | fra ankomst — Bydliště: permanent home with intent to stay, or 183 days in calendar year |
| Din vei | EU/EFTA free movement (Swiss citizens: register as self-sufficient) — Sufficient resources + comprehensive health insurance; register within ~3 months; clean record not formally required |
| Pass | visumfritt eller ved ankomst til 161 land |
| Economic growth | +2.2% (2025), forecast 2% (2026) |
| Klimatype | temperate oceanic · 1° / 24.5° (Prague) |
| Krig & konflikt | none — No conflict exposure |
| Alle naturfarer | 2.1/10 |
| Bankenes styrke | 8/10 · AA- |
| Eiendomsvern | 8/10 |
| Varme boliger om vinteren | 9.5/10 |
Residence programmes in Czechia
- Certificate of temporary residence for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens — freeMovement · open · 2026-10
- Long-term visa / residence permit for the purpose of doing business (Živno visa) — entrepreneur · open · 2026-10
- Long-term residence permit for the purpose of investment — Investering CHF 2'890'000 · open · 2026-10
- Digital Nomad Program — Inntekt / år CHF 32'300 · open · 2026-10
- Long-term visa for other purposes (financially independent / retirees) — independentMeans · open · 2026-10
- Employee Card / EU Blue Card (employment) — Inntekt / år CHF 25'800 · open · 2026-10
- Long-term residence for family reunification — family · open · 2026-10
- Czech citizenship by declaration for former citizens and descendants — ancestry · open · 2026-10
Plan your residence route
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in Czechia to become tax resident?
fra ankomst. Bydliště: permanent home with intent to stay, or 183 days in calendar year Flat-ish 15/23% PIT
How much tax will I pay in Czechia?
In Czechia the top income tax rate is 23%, dividends are taxed at up to 15% and companies pay 21% corporate tax.
Which residence programmes does Czechia offer?
Certificate of temporary residence for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens; Long-term visa / residence permit for the purpose of doing business (Živno visa); Long-term residence permit for the purpose of investment (CHF 2'890'000); Digital Nomad Program; Long-term visa for other purposes (financially independent / retirees)
What is the usual way to move to Czechia?
EU/EFTA free movement (Swiss citizens: register as self-sufficient). Sufficient resources + comprehensive health insurance; register within ~3 months; clean record not formally required
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