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Czech Republic VAT Numbers

Format, rates & examples

Everything you need to know about Daň z přidané hodnoty (DPH) numbers in Czech Republic — format rules, current rates, and real company examples you can verify against VIES.

EU Member StateDPH — Daň z přidané hodnotyCZK

VAT Number Format

Structure

CZ + 8–10 digits

Example format

CZ12345678

Regex

^CZ\d{8,10}$

VAT numbers are not case-sensitive — lowercase input is automatically normalised.

Current VAT Rates

Standard

21%

Reduced

12%

Rates from EU Commission TEDB · Updated 2026-05-12

What we return for Czech Republic

  • VIES validation (valid / not valid)
  • Company name & address
  • National registry ID
  • Founded date
  • Legal form
  • Industry
  • Works if VIES is down

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Famous Czech Republic VAT Numbers

ČEZ a.s.

CZ45274649

Czech energy and utilities conglomerate

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Škoda Auto a.s.

CZ00177041

Czech automaker, part of Volkswagen Group

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O2 Czech Republic a.s.

CZ60193336

Czech telecom operator (Telefónica O2)

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Česká spořitelna a.s.

CZ699001261

Czech Republic's second-largest bank (Erste Group)

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T-Mobile Czech Republic a.s.

CZ64949681

Czech telecom operator (Deutsche Telekom)

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Vodafone Czech Republic a.s.

CZ25788001

Czech telecom operator (Vodafone Group)

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Check a Czech Republic VAT Number

Enter a DPH number starting with CZ to verify it against the official VIES database.

Format: CZ + 8–10 digits

Example:

Czech Republic CZ VAT — rates & validation via API

Get Czech Republic VAT rates via API — free, no key

No API key required
Request
curl "https://api.vatnode.dev/v1/rates/CZ"
Response200 OK
{
  "countryCode": "CZ",
  "countryName": "Czech Republic",
  "vatName": "Daň z přidané hodnoty",
  "vatAbbr": "DPH",
  "standardRate": 21,
  "reducedRates": [
    12
  ],
  "superReducedRate": null,
  "parkingRate": null,
  "vatNumberFormat": "CZ + 8–10 digits",
  "vatNumberPattern": "^CZ\\d{8,10}$",
  "updatedAt": "2026-05-12"
}

View full rates API reference →

Get Czech Republic VAT rates via package — offline, no HTTP

eu-vat-rates-data
Request
# npm install eu-vat-rates-data
import { getRate } from 'eu-vat-rates-data'

const rate = getRate('CZ')
console.log(rate.standard) // CZ standard VAT rate
getRate() result200 OK
{
  "country": "Czech Republic",
  "currency": "CZK",
  "eu_member": true,
  "vat_name": "Daň z přidané hodnoty",
  "vat_abbr": "DPH",
  "standard": 21,
  "reduced": [
    12
  ],
  "super_reduced": null,
  "parking": null,
  "format": "CZ + 8–10 digits",
  "pattern": "^CZ\\d{8,10}$"
}

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Validate Czech Republic CZ VAT numbers

Requires API key
Request
curl "https://api.vatnode.dev/v1/vat/CZ45274649" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"
Response200 OK
{
  "valid": true,
  "vatId": "CZ45274649",
  "countryCode": "CZ",
  "companyName": "ČEZ a.s.",
  "companyAddress": null,
  "companyRegistrationDate": null,
  "companyForm": null,
  "industryDescription": null,
  "registryCode": null,
  "registryCodeName": null,
  "verifiedAt": "2026-04-25T12:00:00.000Z",
  "checkId": "019dc41e-d64d-7255-8ed7-cf5443103cd8",
  "countryName": "Czech Republic",
  "countryVat": {
    "vatName": "Daň z přidané hodnoty",
    "vatAbbr": "DPH",
    "currency": "CZK",
    "standardRate": 21,
    "reducedRates": [
      12
    ],
    "superReducedRate": null,
    "parkingRate": null,
    "vatNumberFormat": "CZ + 8–10 digits",
    "vatNumberPattern": "^CZ\\d{8,10}$",
    "countryVatUpdatedAt": "2026-05-12"
  },
  "consultationNumber": null
}

View full API response schema →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the VAT number format in Czech Republic?▾

VAT numbers in Czech Republic follow the format: CZ + 8–10 digits. Example: CZ12345678. VAT numbers are not case-sensitive — lowercase input is automatically normalised.

What is the VAT number regex pattern in Czech Republic?▾

Use this regular expression to validate VAT numbers in Czech Republic DPH number format locally:

^CZ\d{8,10}$

Test against the uppercase number. Format validation catches typos locally — always follow with a VIES check to confirm the number is active.

What is the standard DPH rate in Czech Republic?▾

The standard DPH rate in Czech Republic is 21%. Reduced rates: 12%. Rates are sourced from the EU Commission TEDB and updated daily.

How do I validate a VAT number in Czech Republic programmatically?▾

Send a GET request to https://api.vatnode.dev/v1/vat/{vatId} with your Authorization: Bearer header. The API checks the number against the official EU VIES database and returns a JSON response with a valid field, company name, address, and current DPH rates. Free plan available — 100 requests/month, no credit card required.

What does DPH stand for in Czech Republic?▾

DPH stands for Daň z přidané hodnoty — the Czech Republic name for Value Added Tax (VAT). It appears on Czech Republic invoices and tax documents.

Validate Czech Republic VAT numbers in your app

Use the vatnode API to automate DPH validation in your invoicing or checkout flow. Free plan available, no credit card required.

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