Basic Review
69 EUR
- Check of monthly payslips & annual tax summary
- Verification of tax credits and deductions used
- Email summary with key findings & next steps
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Czech Payroll for Expats — quick, clear guidance in English
For Expats
Czech payroll in clear English. Understand why Net ≠ Take-home, and know what to do in your first weeks (tax credits, public health & social insurance, monthly checks).
Starter kit
Free Expat Payroll Guide 📘
Plain-English basics: Net vs Take-home, first-30-days checklist, and how monthly tax credits work.
Czech Payroll Calculator 🧮
Model gross-to-net, credits, and partial months before you sign or negotiate.
Tip: Save your monthly payslips as PDFs — banks and authorities often ask for them.
Quick summary
Payroll basics
- Employee deductions: 7.1% Social, 4.5% Health
- Income tax: 15% (23% above threshold)
- Net ≠ Take-home (post-net items apply)
Employer also pays their part on top of your gross; it doesn’t reduce your net but appears on the payslip.
Monthly tax credits
With the signed “pink form” (Prohlášení poplatníka): basic taxpayer, child, disability.
Spouse relief is annual only if eligible.
First 30 days
- Employer registers Public Health & Social Insurance
- Confirm tax residency status (183-day rule)
- Save every payslip PDF
You don’t visit VZP personally if you’re an employee (exceptions: self-employment, insurer change, status change).
Your first weeks in CZ
1. Employment registration
Your employer registers you for Czech Social Security (ČSSZ) and Public Health Insurance (e.g., VZP). No office visit needed unless self-employed or changing status.
2. Residency & documents
Keep contract, address proof, residence permit handy — often requested by authorities or banks. 183+ days → likely Czech tax resident.
3. First payslip check
When your first payslip arrives, verify credits and insurance deductions. Save each payslip PDF — needed for loans or visa renewals.
Your Czech payslip — clear & bilingual
Payslip explained (CZ/EN)
Walk through each line item, understand deductions, and see how Net ≠ Take-home. We highlight typical expat pitfalls: missing credits, partial months, bonus taxation.
What’s deducted monthly?
- 7.1% Social Security (employee)
- 4.5% Health Insurance (employee)
- 15% Income Tax (23% for high incomes)
Higher band applies only above the statutory threshold; most salary remains at 15%.
Typical benefits & deductions
- Meal allowance (Příspěvek na stravování) (+)
- Multisport card (–)
Taxability affects the assessment base and your final take-home.
Taxes & residency
Rates
15% standard; 23% above the statutory threshold. The threshold is annual, so months with large bonuses may partially enter 23%.
Tax credits (how they apply)
- Monthly with pink form: basic taxpayer, child, disability.
- Annual only: spouse relief (if conditions met) via annual settlement or tax return.
Residency & treaties
183+ days → usually tax resident. Double tax treaties prevent double taxation and define tie-breaker rules. If you relocate mid-year, track days carefully.
Note: Keep birth certificates or study confirmations handy — HR may request updates each academic year.
Year-End Payroll & Tax Review for Expats
English-friendly review of your Czech payroll year. We verify the annual settlement, check credits/deductions/benefits, spot inconsistencies, and give you clear next steps.
Full Review
99 EUR
- Everything in Basic
- Personalized PDF report with findings & recommendations
- Email Q&A on the report (up to 7 calendar days)
Optional add-on: 30-min Consultation Call
+49 EUR / 30 min
- Discuss your case live with a payroll specialist
- Finalize your action plan
- Q&A on credits, benefits, stock options
You can add the call after purchasing the review or book it separately.
Need personal guidance?
Expat Payroll Consultation Call
49 EUR / 30 min session. Each additional 30 min billed at the same rate.
Resources
- ČSSZ (Social Security)
- Finanční správa (Taxes)
- Public health insurance funds
For quick estimates use our calculator before you message HR.
FAQ — For Expats
Do I need to file a tax return?
If your only income is employment and your employer makes the annual settlement, usually not. You’ll file if you have foreign income, more employers, or want to claim annual-only reliefs.
Why did my net change this month?
Bonuses, unpaid leave, sickness, or crossing into the higher tax band can alter the assessment base and net. Compare payslips month-to-month and check whether credits were applied.
Is private health insurance enough?
No. Employment in CZ means participation in the public system. Private insurance can be supplementary only.
Net vs take-home — what’s the difference?
Net is after tax and employee insurance. Take-home is what you actually receive after post-net items like reimbursements or deductions. Reconcile by adding reimbursements and subtracting any garnishments.
Can I check numbers before signing?
Yes — use the Czech Payroll Calculator to model credits, benefits, bonuses, and partial months.
Which documents should I keep?
Monthly payslips, credit proofs (e.g., child study confirmations), and any residency paperwork; they’re often requested by banks or authorities.