Country · CZ
E-invoicing in Czechia
B2B (domestic)
No mandate
There is no general B2B e-invoicing mandate in Czechia according to the sources we checked.
B2G (public sector)
In force
In Czechia, recipients have had to accept and process e-invoices since 1 October 2016; there is no general obligation to send them.
Key facts
- Model
- No B2B e-invoicing regime in force today.
- Formats
- EN 16931
- UBL 2.1
- ISDOC (national)
- EDIFACT
- Network / platform
- Not verified
- Archiving period
- 10 years
- Penalties
- Not stated in the sources we checked
Timeline
Each step says who is affected and, where the source states it, whether the obligation is to send, receive or both.
1 October 2016B2GIn forcereceive only
All public contracting authorities must accept and process EN 16931 e-invoices (contracts above EU thresholds); no sending obligation for suppliers
Details and caveats
No B2G sending mandate, no B2B or B2C mandate and no national CIUS. The NEN platform (Národní elektronický nástroj) supports the e-procurement lifecycle for contracting authorities. VAT control statements are filed electronically, but there is no e-invoice based real-time reporting. The EC factsheet lists no announced next steps. EC factsheet last updated Aug 2025. Archiving: VAT payers archive VAT records and tax documents for 10 years (Financial Administration VAT leaflet).
ERP support in Czechia
- Odoo — native support
FAQ
Is B2B e-invoicing mandatory in Czechia?
There is no general B2B e-invoicing mandate in Czechia according to the sources we checked.
Is e-invoicing mandatory for suppliers to the public sector (B2G) in Czechia?
In Czechia, recipients have had to accept and process e-invoices since 1 October 2016; there is no general obligation to send them.
Which e-invoice formats and network are used in Czechia?
Formats recorded from official sources: EN 16931, UBL 2.1, ISDOC (national), EDIFACT. Network or platform: not verified.
Related
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- E-invoicing checklist for multi-country companies
- Is your ERP ready for e-invoicing mandates?
- EU level: ViDA and cross-border digital reporting
- Recorded rule changes
- VAT rates in Czechia
- VAT number format for Czechia
- Country code CZ (ISO 3166-1)
Sources
Last verified . Always check the official source before acting.