Czechia’s EET comeback: What it means for shoppers and small businesses

A new system of recording payments should see more transparent pricing and easier proofs of purchase, though businesses may be hit.

Thomas Smith

Written by Thomas Smith Published on 21.10.2025 15:07:00 (updated on 21.10.2025) Reading time: 2 minutes

Czechia is bringing back its electronic sales reporting system (EET), which was paused during COVID-19 but is now slated for a 2027 return. This will mean more digital receipts, greater tax transparency, and possible changes to how you shop.

Initially launched in 2016, EET requires businesses to record sales digitally to reduce tax evasion and modernize accounting. The incoming ANO government says the reboot is part of a push for better tax compliance and a fairer business environment.

“EET will straighten out the business environment and ensure proper tax collection, a basic duty of any developed state,” said ANO chairwoman Alena Schillerová.

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