The most beautiful capital in Europe that nobody prices as one. A 23% top rate, no wealth tax, no inheritance tax, tax free share sales after 3 years, and a city that survived every century intact. Vienna is 4 hours by train, Munich 5.
| Income | Tax | Effective | Kept |
|---|---|---|---|
| $300K | $63K | 21% | $237K |
| $1M | $224K | 22% | $776K |
| $3M | $684K | 23% | $2.3M |
Special regime. Two brackets, 15% and 23%, no wealth tax, no inheritance tax, and shares held more than 3 years sell tax free up to CZK 40M a year
Simplified marginal model, indicative 2026 brackets, non-US single filer. Run the engine with your own income, exit, passports, and family to see where Prague ranks for you.
EU nationals register on arrival. Others use the Employee Card or the EU Blue Card, the entrepreneur long term visa, or the investor visa at CZK 75M with 20 jobs. Permanent residence after 5 years, citizenship after 5 more.
| From | Hours |
|---|---|
| New York | 9 |
| London | 2.3 |
| Zurich | 1.7 |
| Dubai | 6.5 |
| Singapore | 13 |
| Tel Aviv | 4.2 |
On the simplified 2026 model, about $224K, an effective 22%, leaving $776K. At $300K the rate is 21%, at $3M it is 23%. Social contributions, deductions, and treaties are not included. Special regime: Two brackets, 15% and 23%, no wealth tax, no inheritance tax, and shares held more than 3 years sell tax free up to CZK 40M a year
EU nationals register on arrival. Others use the Employee Card or the EU Blue Card, the entrepreneur long term visa, or the investor visa at CZK 75M with 20 jobs. Permanent residence after 5 years, citizenship after 5 more. Routes that matter for money: Golden visa, Founder & talent.
The cost index is 56 against Zurich at 100, safety 9/10, schools 7/10, 1,700 sun hours a year.
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Tax figures use a simplified marginal model with indicative 2026 brackets for a non-US single filer, ignore social contributions, most deductions, wealth taxes, and treaties, and are not advice. Residence rules change often. Verify before acting.