Compare Freelancer & Company Taxes Across 4 EU Countries
See how take-home pay compares in the Slovak Republic, Czech Republic, Republic of Bulgaria and Poland as a freelancer or company.
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How the regimes compare in summary
| Country | Freelancer income tax | Corporate tax | Dividend tax | View calculator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slovakia | 15-35% | 10-24% | 7% | View calculator |
| Czech Republic | 15-23% | 21% | 15% | View calculator |
| Bulgaria | 10% | 10% | 5% | View calculator |
| Poland | 12-32% | 9-19% | 19% | View calculator |
- Slovakia: the 15% rate applies while annual turnover stays under €100,000.
- Czechia: freelancers can instead opt into paušální daň, a single flat monthly payment (up to 2,000,000 Kč turnover) that replaces the tax return entirely.
- Bulgaria: freelancers normally deduct 25% of income as recognized expenses; author/licence remuneration and lawyers qualify for 40%. The 10% tax applies after the deduction, and social/health contributions have a monthly assessment-base cap of roughly €2,300.
- Poland: freelancers can instead choose a 19% flat tax or an activity-based lump-sum rate (ryczałt, 3–17% of revenue, no expense deduction), and a new business gets its first 6 months without social (ZUS) contributions.
This is a simplified summary, your exact tax burden can vary significantly depending on health and social insurance contributions, deductible expenses and other details specific to your situation. Use the full calculator for more accurate breakdown.
Want a single, best number for your exact income instead? Try our EU tax comparison map.
Want to understand how the tax rules work? Read the detailed breakdowns on our blog.
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