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Changes in License Fees for Entrepreneurs from July 1, 2025

Effective May 1, 2025, an amendment to Act No. 348/2005 Coll. came into force. The amendment changes the method by which business entities calculate and pay radio and television fees. The previous model, which was based on the number of receivers, is now replaced by a system based on the number of employees.

Starting July 1, 2025, entrepreneurs will pay a monthly fee of 205 CZK (55 CZK for radio, 150 CZK for television). The tiered system has been introduced based on company size. Companies with up to 24 employees are exempt from the fee, while enterprises with more than 500 employees will pay up to 20,500 CZK monthly.

All business entities subject to new regulation are required to register with Czech Television and Czech Radio. Registration is possible via an online form, which can be sent by mail, email, or data box. Changes to the data can be made through the so-called Payer's Account. Information about changes will also be delivered to entrepreneurs via the data box.

Fees are typically paid monthly. However, it is possible to arrange quarterly or annual frequency. The newly introduced valorisation mechanism allows for automatic fee increases according to inflation. If the total inflation since the last increase exceeds 6%, the fee amount will be adjusted by government regulation every July 1.

Failure to comply with registration or payment obligations may result in fines of up to 10,000 CZK for each individual case. Czech Television and Czech Radio, in cooperation with the financial administration, are responsible for enforcement.

What companies should focus on:

• Assess the impact of the new legislation on the budget and internal processes according to the current size of the company.
• Confirm the accuracy of registration and the method of communication with the relevant institutions.
• Setup the payment mechanisms in accordance with the new rules.
• Incorporate the new costs into your financial planning.
• Monitor inflation and legislation developments due to possible automatic fee increases.

Do not delay your preparations – taking timely action will help you avoid unnecessary costs and penalties.

Authors:

Kateřina Dedková

Veronika Kollarová