the Czech Republic
Make employment in the Czech Republic easy. Let us handle payroll, benefits, taxes, compliance, and even stock options for your team in the Czech Republic, all in one easy-to-use platform.
- Capital City
Prague
- Currency
Czech koruna (Kč, CZK)
- Languages
Czech
- Population size
10,693,939
Facts & Stats
- Capital City
Prague
- Currency
Czech koruna (Kč, CZK)
- Languages
Czech
- Population size
10,693,939
- Ease of doing business
Very easy
- Cost of living index
$$ (67 of 139 nations)
- Payroll frequency
Monthly
- VAT - standard rate
21%
- GDP - real growth rate
2.3%
The Czech Republic, or Czechia, is located in central Europe and is a member of the European Union. The country is famous for its more than 2,000 castles, especially Prague Castle. The Czech Republic has a very large expat community, thanks in part to its reputation as one of the safest countries in in the world and its high standard of living.
Grow your team in Czech Republic with Remote
Looking to employ workers in Czech Republic? Companies hiring in Czech Republic must either own a legal entity in the country or work with a global employment solutions provider, usually one that provides employer of record services.
Remote can employ your team in Czech Republic on your behalf through our local legal entity in the country and handle payroll, benefits, taxes, and compliance for your Czech Republic team. You can also pay contractors now in Czech Republic with Remote.
Risks of misclassification
Czech Republic, like many other countries, treats self-employed individuals or contractors and full-time employees differently. Misclassification of contractors in Czech Republic may lead to fines and penalties for the offending company.
Employing in Czech Republic
Employment law in the Czech Republic comes from a mix of historical practices, international agreements, and modern legislation. Contracts of employment in the Czech Republic can be for definite or indefinite periods, with definite contracts typically limited in years and number of renewals.
To employ workers in the Czech Republic, contact Remote to learn more about your options.
Minimum Wage
The minimum wage in Czechia is CZK 124.40 per hour or CZK 20,800 per month, which equals CZK 249,600 per year, based on a standard 40-hour workweek. This rate is effective starting January 1, 2025.
Payroll Cycle
Salaries must be paid on a monthly basis on a consistent date set by the employer.
Onboarding Time
We can help you get a new employee started in Czech Republic fast. The minimum onboarding time we need is only 8 working days.
Our team ensures your employees are onboarded and paid as quickly as possible while keeping your business compliant with all local employment legislation. The minimum onboarding time begins after the employee submits all required information onto the Remote platform. The onboarding timeline is also dependent upon registration with local authorities.
For all non-nationals of the country of employment, the Right to Work assessment (if applicable) will add three extra days to the total time to onboard. There may be extra time required if we need to follow-up on the right to work assessment.
Please note, payroll cut-off dates can impact the actual first day of employment. Remote has a payroll cut-off date of the 10th of the month unless otherwise specified.
14 Public holidays
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Effortless HR in the Czech Republic: Take the Tour
Competitive benefits package in the Czech Republic
At Remote, we’re obsessed with helping you craft the best possible employee experience for your team. We are leading the way in practising “fair equity,” which means making sure employees everywhere have access to both the required and supplemental benefits they need to thrive (and that will allow you to attract the best local talent).
Our benefits packages in Czech Republic are tailored to fulfil the local needs of your employees. Typically, our packages contain some or all of the following benefits:
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Mental Health Support
Pension or 401(K)
Life and Disability Insurance
Fair Pricing in the Czech Republic
Employer of Record
US$599
paid annually, or $699/month paid monthly
Top features
Hire without opening a local entity
Guided onboarding
Local payroll paid on time, every time
Built-in security and compliance
Flexible, localised benefits
Offer equity incentives with tax assistance
Dedicated experts for local support
Contractor Management
Compliantly onboard and pay contractors
US$29
per contractor/month
Top features
Only pay for contractors you actively work with
Work with international contractors
Create, edit, and sign tailored, localised contracts
Approve contractor invoices with one click or auto-pay
Transparent payments with complete visibility
Payroll
US$29
per employee/month
Top features
Powerful, transparent international payroll
Simple self-service platform
Personalised support from dedicated specialists
Adhere to local payroll regulations in every country
Integrated payroll, expense management, and HRIS solution
Top features
Guided onboarding and offboarding
Employee profile and document management
Contract templates and e-signing
Time off and time tracking
Expense management
Employee and manager self-serve experiencea
Mobile app