Slovakian VAT rates and VAT compliance

Companies are required to charge the correct VAT rates on their Slovakian transactions, and will be held liable for any errors or omissions. Whilst the EU sets the framework for the rates, the Slovak Republic still determines the actual rates – although the higher, standard rate must be above 15%.

The current rates are:

When providing local supplies under a Slovakian VAT number, companies are required to follow local accounting and tax rate rules. These include:

Following the full information requirements for invoices under the Slovakian VAT Act.

• Issuing invoicing for goods or services in accordance with the Slovakian time of supply rules
• Use of electronic invoices, and approvals by customers
• Maintenance of book, which must be retained for at least ten years
• Processing of credit notes and other corrections
• Use of approved foreign currency rates

The tax point (time of supply) rules in Slovak Republic determine when the VAT is due. It is then payable to the tax authorities 15 days after the VAT reporting period end (monthly or quarterly).

For most goods, it is the time of delivery or passage of title. For services, it is the completion of the service.