- New VAT rule effective from 1 January 2025 for unpaid taxable supplies
- VAT deduction must be adjusted if payment is not made within six months after the invoice due date
- Applies to supplies made on or after 1 January 2025
- Example: Invoice due on 15 January 2025 must be paid by 31 July 2025 to avoid adjustment
- Affects VAT payers in the Czech Republic who claimed VAT deduction but did not pay
- Deduction can be reclaimed if payment is made later, within the general deadline
- Rule does not apply to reverse-charge mechanism recipients
- Keep detailed records of liabilities by due date
- Special attention needed for partial payments, set-offs, retention payments, and instalments
- Adjustments must be proportional for invoices with different VAT rates
Source: crowe.com
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