Czech Republic: Small Businesses and Sole Proprietors Exempt from Radio and TV License Fees

Under a newly approved law, small businesses and self-employed individuals in the Czech Republic will no longer have to pay radio and television license fees. The Czech Senate has passed an amendment that introduces several key changes to the media law, including how fees are calculated and who is required to pay them.

Concession Fees to Increase and Broadened Definition of a Receiver

The amendment increases the monthly radio and television license fees by a total of CZK 25. It also broadens the legal definition of what constitutes a radio or television receiver. From now on, any device technically capable of playing radio or television broadcasts – such as a mobile phone – may be considered a receiver, regardless of how the broadcast is received.

The fee structure for companies and sole proprietors has also been updated. Going forward, license fees will be calculated based on the number of employees working under a full-time employment contract (HPP). 

However, sole proprietors and companies with up to 24 employees will be fully exempt from paying these fees.

How Much Will You Have to Pay?

Under the new system, concession fees for businesses will be based on the number of employees. The updated monthly rates are as follows:

• 25–49 employees: 5× the radio and TV license fee — CZK 1,025
  
• 50–99 employees: 10× the fee — CZK 2,050
  
• 100–199 employees: 20× the fee — CZK 4,100
  
• 200–249 employees: 30× the fee — CZK 6,150
  
• 250–499 employees: 70× the fee — CZK 14,350
  
• 500+ employees: 100× the radio fee and 100× the television fee — CZK 20,500
  

It’s important to note that this change does not apply to entrepreneurs who rent out vehicles. In such cases, radio and TV license fees must still be paid for receivers that are part of the rental vehicle equipment.

Not sure how these changes affect your business or whether you qualify for the exemption? Our specialists at 360WEDO are here to help. Contact us for a personal consultation and make sure you’re fully compliant under the new rules — without paying more than you need to.

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