Standard s.r.o.
from CZK 4,990
Typically up to 200 transactions a year, with no complex non-routine transactions.
- Review of accounting data and reconciliations
- Corporate income tax return (DPPO)
- Statutory financial statements included
Czech corporate tax return
Czech s.r.o. tax return from CZK 4,990
We prepare the Czech corporate income tax return, review the accounting data and file it electronically by the deadline.
Standard s.r.o. from CZK 4,990Online across CzechiaPrice confirmed in advance
Statutory financial statements included in the standard scopeDormant and no-turnover s.r.o. companiesCZ · EN · RU · UA
Quick overview
What the annual filing covers
Standard s.r.o. from CZK 4,990
Larger s.r.o. from CZK 7,990
VAT + payroll quoted individually
- Send accounting data or the general ledger, bank statements, invoices and details of VAT or payroll.
- For the 2025 calendar year: electronic filing by 4 May 2026; through a tax adviser or with a statutory audit by 1 July 2026.
- Deliverables: the corporate income tax return (DPPO), statutory financial statements, electronic filing and follow-up recommendations.
- Online across Czechia in Czech, English, Russian and Ukrainian.
Exact price and scope follow a short brief.
Send company factsHow much it costs
Pricing depends on transaction volume, the quality of the input data and whether VAT, payroll or a takeover from another accounting firm is included.
Larger s.r.o.
from CZK 7,990
For 200+ transactions, multiple banks, projects or a broader document scope.
- Extended review of inputs
- Year-end close and tax return in one engagement
- Deadline and scope confirmed in advance
s.r.o. with VAT + payroll
custom quote
For several workstreams at once, or when we take over from another accounting firm.
- VAT and payroll alignment
- Takeover from another accountant
- Price confirmed in advance
What is included
- Review of accounting data, the general ledger and key reconciliations.
- Calculation of the corporate income tax liability.
- Preparation of the corporate income tax return (DPPO).
- Statutory financial statements: balance sheet, profit and loss statement and notes.
- Electronic filing with the Tax Office.
- Preparation of follow-up documents for the Collection of Deeds if included in the scope.
- Recommendations on the next steps after filing.
We also handle company VAT, payroll and bookkeeping.
What we need from you
- Access to the accounting data or a completed general ledger for the tax period.
- Bank statements and an overview of account activity.
- Issued and received invoices or a document export.
- Details of the VAT regime and any non-routine transactions.
- Payroll details if the company has employees or pays managing directors' remuneration.
- The previous return and financial statements if you are changing accounting firms.
Send the company type, transaction volume and whether VAT or payroll is involved. We will confirm the price and scope before work begins.
Important deadlines
| Standard deadline | Within 3 months after the end of the tax period |
|---|---|
| Electronic filing | Within 4 months after the end of the tax period |
| Tax adviser or statutory audit | Within 6 months after the end of the tax period |
| Financial statements in the Collection of Deeds | No later than 12 months from the balance-sheet date |
For an s.r.o. with the 2025 calendar year as its tax period: the standard deadline is 1 April 2026, the electronic filing deadline is 4 May 2026, and the deadline through a tax adviser or where a statutory audit is required is 1 July 2026.
For most s.r.o. companies, the electronic deadline is the one that matters in practice because they have an activated data box and the return must be filed electronically.
How it works
- 01
Send the brief
Company type, transaction volume, VAT status, the number of employees and whether the managing director receives remuneration are enough to start.
- 02
We confirm the price and scope
We confirm exactly what we will prepare, the scope of the engagement and which documents are still required.
- 03
We review the accounting and prepare the year-end close
We check the reconciliations, flag inconsistencies and prepare both the statutory financial statements and the tax calculation.
- 04
We file electronically
After your approval, we file the return electronically and, if included in scope, prepare the subsequent filing for the Collection of Deeds.
Typical scenarios
Different processes, one goal: a correct return without last-minute chaos.
Newly incorporated s.r.o.
The first tax period needs the right accounting set-up and alignment with the company's regime from the outset.
Operating s.r.o.
The annual return is based on the monthly accounting and the company's normal operating cycle.
Changing accounting firms
We take over the data, review the inputs and set up a safe first filing after the handover.
Dormant or no-turnover s.r.o.
Even a company with no turnover will typically file a tax return and statutory financial statements. We also prepare zero returns.
A client's experience
“We were changing accounting firms and needed to file the previous year's return quickly. Ganado took over the data, checked the reconciliations and filed everything within a week.”
What an s.r.o. tax return involves
Each tax period requires more than one form: an s.r.o. needs a full year-end package based on its accounting records, statutory financial statements and publication in the Collection of Deeds.
1. Corporate income tax return (DPPO)
The core filing is the Czech corporate income tax return. The standard tax rate is 21%, and the calculation starts from the accounting profit or loss adjusted for tax items.
2. Statutory financial statements
The annual closing process includes a balance sheet, profit and loss statement and notes to the financial statements. A reliable tax return depends on reliable financial statements.
3. Collection of Deeds
The financial statements must be published in the Commercial Register's Collection of Deeds. This can be handled separately or as a follow-up to the tax return filing.
Even an s.r.o. with no turnover or a dormant year will usually file a return and prepare statutory financial statements. No turnover does not mean no obligation.
How s.r.o. tax is calculated
| Item | Example |
|---|---|
| Revenue | CZK 3,000,000 |
| Expenses | CZK 2,200,000 |
| Accounting profit | CZK 800,000 |
| Non-deductible expenses | + CZK 50,000 |
| Deductible items | − CZK 0 |
| Tax base | CZK 850,000 |
| Tax at 21% | CZK 178,500 |
This is a simplified example. In practice, the calculation may include non-deductible expenses, deductible items, any tax loss, provisions, capital improvements or non-routine transactions.
Sole trader vs. s.r.o. — tax comparison
| Sole trader (OSVČ) | s.r.o. | |
|---|---|---|
| Income tax | 15% / 23% above the threshold | 21% at company level |
| Additional taxation | Social and health insurance on the full assessment base | 15% when profit is distributed |
| Effective rate | Depends on expenses and contributions | 32.85% when all profit is distributed |
| Social and health insurance | On the full profit | Only on a managing director's remuneration or salary |
| Lump-sum expense deduction | Yes | No |
| Accounting | Tax records or lump-sum expenses | Full accounting required |
When an s.r.o. often starts to make economic sense:
- When the company's annual profit reaches roughly CZK 800,000–1,500,000 or more.
- When you want to separate personal and company liability and control profit distributions more effectively.
- When you plan employees, investment or growth beyond a simple sole-trader regime.
It still depends on the exact combination of profit, managing director's remuneration, investment and whether you distribute the profit. A more detailed breakdown is available in our Czech guide to OSVČ vs. s.r.o.
Common mistakes when filing an s.r.o. return
1. Late filing
If a return is more than 5 working days late, a late-filing penalty applies. It is normally 0.05% of the assessed tax for each day of delay, capped at 5% of the tax or CZK 300,000.
2. Financial statements missing from the Collection of Deeds
Filing the corporate income tax return and publishing the financial statements are two separate obligations. If the statements do not reach the Collection of Deeds, the company breaches its publication obligation under Czech accounting regulations.
3. Accounting does not match the return
The return must reconcile to the accounting data. If the general ledger, financial statements and tax form do not agree, the problem will typically surface only during an inspection or a later change of accountant.
4. Non-deductible expenses
Business entertainment, fines, certain donations or private expenses must not reduce the tax base. Incorrect classification can distort the calculation by tens of thousands of Czech crowns.
5. “A zero return is not required”
Even an s.r.o. with no turnover will usually file a return. If the company is left dormant without filing, the problem often appears when it next needs to make a change or is wound up.
What happens after filing
| Tax payment | By the tax return filing deadline |
|---|---|
| Tax advances | Half-yearly or quarterly, depending on the final tax liability |
| Financial statements in the Collection of Deeds | No later than 12 months from the balance-sheet date |
| Approval of the profit or loss | After the financial statements are completed and the company approves the result internally |
| Decision on a profit distribution | Only after the financial statements have been approved, taking account of the insolvency test and available equity |
Frequently asked questions about s.r.o. tax returns
How much does an s.r.o. tax return cost?
A standard s.r.o. starts at CZK 4,990; a larger one at CZK 7,990. VAT, payroll and takeover work is quoted individually.
When is an s.r.o. tax return due?
Deadlines are 3 months after the tax period, 4 months for electronic filing and 6 months through a tax adviser or with a statutory audit. For calendar year 2025: 1 April, 4 May and 1 July 2026.
What do you need from the company?
Accounting data or the general ledger, bank statements, invoices, VAT status, relevant payroll records and the previous return when changing accountants.
Do you also handle dormant or no-turnover s.r.o. companies?
Yes. A no-turnover s.r.o. will usually file a return and statutory financial statements; no activity does not mean no obligation.
Can you also handle VAT, payroll or a takeover from another accountant?
Yes. We can also handle company VAT, payroll accounting and ongoing bookkeeping.
Is the service only available in Prague?
No. We work online throughout Czechia by phone, email or WhatsApp in Czech, English, Russian or Ukrainian.
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