- New provision in Czech Republic VAT Act affects VAT payers with unpaid liabilities
- Effective from 1 January 2025, section 74b requires adjustment of VAT deductions for unpaid supplies
- Applies to taxable supplies received from 1 January 2025 with VAT deduction claimed
- Obligation to adjust arises if liability remains unpaid six months after due date
- Adjustment made for tax period in which obligation falls
- Debtor must repay VAT portion related to unpaid supply
- Does not apply to supplies declared by recipient through reverse-charge mechanism
- If liability is settled later, VAT deduction can be reclaimed proportionally
- VAT payers should review and pay overdue liabilities to avoid repayment
Source: bdo.global
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