Standard 21%, Reduced 12% (meals, books, groceries)

Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules in Telc

Yes, applicable under EU ATAD guidelines

Yes, calculated based on m² and town coefficient (approx. 500-2,000 CZK/year)

Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads in Telc

Lump-sum tax (Paušální daň) for freelancers – fixed monthly payment for income tax and social/health insurance

Studio Purchase Price (City Center) in Telc

Approx. 85,000 CZK per m² (e.g., 40 m² = 3,400,000 CZK / $145,000)

Studio Purchase Price (Outside City) in Telc

Approx. 65,000 CZK per m² (e.g., 40 m² = 2,600,000 CZK / $110,000)

1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) in Telc

Approx. 80,000 CZK per m² (e.g., 60 m² = 4,800,000 CZK / $204,000)

1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) in Telc

Approx. 60,000 CZK per m² (e.g., 60 m² = 3,600,000 CZK / $153,000)

2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) in Telc

Approx. 75,000 CZK per m² (e.g., 80 m² = 6,000,000 CZK / $255,000)

2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) in Telc

Approx. 55,000 CZK per m² (e.g., 80 m² = 4,400,000 CZK / $187,000)

Worldwide income basis for tax residents

Highest Income Tax Bracket in Telc

23% (on income exceeding 36 times the average wage)

Telč, Vysočina Region, Czech Republic

Internet Speed in Telc

Average 60-100 Mbps via local fiber providers like O2 or T-Mobile

Currency & Banking in Telc

Czech Koruna (CZK). 1 USD ≈ 23.50 CZK, 1 EUR ≈ 25.30 CZK

Drinkable and of very high quality

230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C/E sockets

O2, Vodafone, and T-Mobile. Prepaid 10GB data approx. 500 CZK ($21)

Banking for Expats in Telc

Česká spořitelna or Komerční banka. Revolut and Wise are widely used

Accommodation in Telc

Penzion Danuše, Hotel Telč, or local Airbnb listings

Cashless Friendly in Telc

Mostly yes, though smaller 'Hospoda' pubs may prefer cash

Short Term Rentals in Telc

Airbnb, Booking.com, and Flatio for stays over 1 month

Budget Accommodation in Telc

Ubytování pod věží (approx. 700 CZK per night)

Best Area to Stay for Tourists in Telc

The Historic Center (Náměstí Zachariáše z Hradce) for the Renaissance houses

Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads in Telc

Streets just outside the old town like Slavatovská or Svatoannenská for quieter, cheaper rentals

Best Coworking Space in Telc

No dedicated coworking; 'Panský dvůr Telč' offers business hubs and meeting rooms

Best Cafe for Work in Telc

Café Restaurant Telč – specific window seats with power outlets and good Wi-Fi

Networking Events in Telc

Occasional cultural meetups at the University Center Telč (Masaryk University)

Social Events for Expats in Telc

Mainly Facebook groups like 'Expats in Vysočina' or 'Foreigners in Jihlava' (nearby city)

Best Taxi/Ride App in Telc

Local Taxi Telč (+420 602 543 543). Uber/Bolt are not active here

Bike/Scooter Rental in Telc

Půjčovna kol Telč at the train station (approx. 350 CZK/day)

Best Beach Nearby in Telc

Pilský rybník (local pond for swimming) or Velkopařezitý rybník (15 mins drive)

Top Regional Airline in Telc

Smartwings (flying from Prague)

Top International Airline in Telc

Czech Airlines, Lufthansa, Emirates (via Prague Airport)

Highway Access in Telc

Route 23 connects to the D1 motorway (Prague-Brno) via Jihlava

Main Train/Transit Hub in Telc

Telč Train Station (Nádraží Telč) with connections to České Budějovice

Public Transport Passes in Telc

IDOK (Integrovaný dopravní systém Kraje Vysočina) daily pass approx. 120 CZK

Regional Travel in Telc

Buses/Trains to Jihlava (30 mins) or Prague (2.5 hours via bus)

Best Hospital in Telc

Nemocnice Jihlava (approx. 25km away) for specialized care

Yoga & Wellness Centers in Telc

Wellness Panský dvůr Telč (Sauna and relaxation areas)

Gyms & Fitness Centers in Telc

Sportovní hala Telč – contains a basic fitness gym and climbing wall

Laundry Services in Telc

Samoobslužná prádelna (Self-service laundry) usually found in larger hotels like Hotel Anton

Best Food Delivery App in Telc

Foodora (limited) or direct ordering from Pizzeria Telč

Best Local Dish to Try in Telc

Svíčková na smetaně or fresh local trout (Pstruh)

Vegan/Vegetarian Options in Telc

Bistro Cafe Jakoby (offers seasonal vegetarian soups and salads)

Best Dessert Spots in Telc

Cukrárna U Kašny – famous for traditional Czech 'větrník' pastries

Affordable Shopping Spots in Telc

Penny Market or COOP on the outskirts of the center

Telc Digital Nomad Guide - Tips & Local Information

Business

VAT: Standard 21%, Reduced 12% (meals, books, groceries)
Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules: Yes, applicable under EU ATAD guidelines
Property Tax: Yes, calculated based on m² and town coefficient (approx. 500-2,000 CZK/year)
Property Transaction Tax: 0% (Abolished in 2020)
Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads: Lump-sum tax (Paušální daň) for freelancers – fixed monthly payment for income tax and social/health insurance
Studio Purchase Price (City Center): Approx. 85,000 CZK per m² (e.g., 40 m² = 3,400,000 CZK / $145,000)
Studio Purchase Price (Outside City): Approx. 65,000 CZK per m² (e.g., 40 m² = 2,600,000 CZK / $110,000)
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center): Approx. 80,000 CZK per m² (e.g., 60 m² = 4,800,000 CZK / $204,000)
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City): Approx. 60,000 CZK per m² (e.g., 60 m² = 3,600,000 CZK / $153,000)
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center): Approx. 75,000 CZK per m² (e.g., 80 m² = 6,000,000 CZK / $255,000)
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City): Approx. 55,000 CZK per m² (e.g., 80 m² = 4,400,000 CZK / $187,000)
Corporate Tax: 21% (effective from 2024)
Dividend Withholding Tax: 15%
Tax System: Worldwide income basis for tax residents
Highest Income Tax Bracket: 23% (on income exceeding 36 times the average wage)

Essentials

City: Telč, Vysočina Region, Czech Republic
Population: 5,200
Internet Speed: Average 60-100 Mbps via local fiber providers like O2 or T-Mobile
Currency & Banking: Czech Koruna (CZK). 1 USD ≈ 23.50 CZK, 1 EUR ≈ 25.30 CZK
Tap Water: Drinkable and of very high quality
Power: 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C/E sockets
SIM Card: O2, Vodafone, and T-Mobile. Prepaid 10GB data approx. 500 CZK ($21)
Banking for Expats: Česká spořitelna or Komerční banka. Revolut and Wise are widely used
Accommodation: Penzion Danuše, Hotel Telč, or local Airbnb listings
Cashless Friendly: Mostly yes, though smaller 'Hospoda' pubs may prefer cash
Short Term Rentals: Airbnb, Booking.com, and Flatio for stays over 1 month
Budget Accommodation: Ubytování pod věží (approx. 700 CZK per night)
Best Area to Stay for Tourists: The Historic Center (Náměstí Zachariáše z Hradce) for the Renaissance houses
Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads: Streets just outside the old town like Slavatovská or Svatoannenská for quieter, cheaper rentals

Working and Networking

Best Coworking Space: No dedicated coworking; 'Panský dvůr Telč' offers business hubs and meeting rooms
Best Cafe for Work: Café Restaurant Telč – specific window seats with power outlets and good Wi-Fi
Networking Events: Occasional cultural meetups at the University Center Telč (Masaryk University)
Social Events for Expats: Mainly Facebook groups like 'Expats in Vysočina' or 'Foreigners in Jihlava' (nearby city)

Transportation

Best Taxi/Ride App: Local Taxi Telč (+420 602 543 543). Uber/Bolt are not active here
Bike/Scooter Rental: Půjčovna kol Telč at the train station (approx. 350 CZK/day)
Best Beach Nearby: Pilský rybník (local pond for swimming) or Velkopařezitý rybník (15 mins drive)
Top Regional Airline: Smartwings (flying from Prague)
Top International Airline: Czech Airlines, Lufthansa, Emirates (via Prague Airport)
Highway Access: Route 23 connects to the D1 motorway (Prague-Brno) via Jihlava
Main Train/Transit Hub: Telč Train Station (Nádraží Telč) with connections to České Budějovice
Public Transport Passes: IDOK (Integrovaný dopravní systém Kraje Vysočina) daily pass approx. 120 CZK
Regional Travel: Buses/Trains to Jihlava (30 mins) or Prague (2.5 hours via bus)

Health and Wellness

Best Hospital: Nemocnice Jihlava (approx. 25km away) for specialized care
Yoga & Wellness Centers: Wellness Panský dvůr Telč (Sauna and relaxation areas)
Gyms & Fitness Centers: Sportovní hala Telč – contains a basic fitness gym and climbing wall
Laundry Services: Samoobslužná prádelna (Self-service laundry) usually found in larger hotels like Hotel Anton

Food and Drink

Best Food Delivery App: Foodora (limited) or direct ordering from Pizzeria Telč
Best Local Dish to Try: Svíčková na smetaně or fresh local trout (Pstruh)
Vegan/Vegetarian Options: Bistro Cafe Jakoby (offers seasonal vegetarian soups and salads)
Best Dessert Spots: Cukrárna U Kašny – famous for traditional Czech 'větrník' pastries
Affordable Shopping Spots: Penny Market or COOP on the outskirts of the center
E-commerce/Online Store: Alza.cz, Mall.cz, and Rohlik.cz
Grocery Delivery: Tesco Online or Košík.cz (delivery from Jihlava)
Bar/Nightlife Area: Na Baště – a scenic spot popular for evening beers
Local Brewery: Pivovar Telč (located in Panský dvůr) – try their 'Trojan' beer
Wine Bars: Vinotéka Telč – focuses on Moravian wines from the nearby south
Street Food Stalls: Trdelník stands located on the main square during peak season
Popular International Cuisine: Amigo (Mexican/Pizza) located just off the main square

Culture and Attractions

Must-See Landmarks: Telč Chateau (Zámek Telč) and the historic Main Square
Museums & Art Venues: Muzeum Vysočiny Telč (branch in the chateau)
Historical Sites: The Underground Tunnels (Telčské podzemí)
Religious Sites: Church of St. James (Kostel sv. Jakuba) with its tower view
Annual Events: Prázdniny v Telči (Music festival in late July/August)
Cultural Districts: The UNESCO zone encompassing the entire historic core
Theater Venues: Divadlo v Panské dvoře
Local Markets: Farmer's markets held periodically on Náměstí Zachariáše z Hradce
Music Scene: Folk and acoustic sets at the 'U šneka' gallery
Street Art: Sgraffito facades on the Renaissance houses (architectural art)
Cooking Classes: Traditional Czech baking workshops at Panský dvůr
Art Galleries: Galerie Jana Zrzavého
Historic Buildings: Town Hall (Radnice) and the Marian Column
Local Heritage: The 'Rose of Five Petals' heritage and the town's connection to the Slavata family

Nature and Outdoor Activities

Nearby Nature Escapes: Štěpnický and Ulický ponds surrounding the castle
National Parks Nearby: Podyjí National Park (approx. 1 hour drive south)
Cycling/Walking Paths: The trail to Rozhledna Oslednice (observation tower)
Scenic Viewpoints: Top of the Holy Ghost Tower (Věž sv. Ducha)
Birdwatching Locations: Roštejnská obora (forest area near Roštejn Castle)
Bonfire-Friendly Spots: Camping Velkopařezitý (usually allows fires in designated pits)

Other Services and Amenities

Parcel Delivery Service: Zásilkovna (Pickup points across town), Česká pošta
Tech Repair Services: Local IT services in Jihlava (e.g., Comfor)
Table Tennis Spots: Orelský stadion Telč
Language Classes: Private tutors found via the University Center Telč
Libraries & Study Spots: Městská knihovna Telč (Public Library)
Community Centers: Volnočasové centrum Telč
Gaming Lounges: None; closest found in Brno or Jihlava (e.g., SkillZone)
Casino & Gaming Halls: Casino Admiral Jihlava (25km away)

Telc digital nomad guide