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2name: slovakia-vat-return
3description: Use this skill whenever asked to prepare, review, or create a Slovak VAT return (DPH form / DPHv25) for any client. Trigger on phrases like "prepare VAT return", "do the DPH", "fill in DPH", "create the return", "Slovak VAT", or any request involving Slovakia VAT filing. Also trigger when classifying transactions for VAT purposes from bank statements, invoices, or other source data. This skill contains the complete Slovak VAT classification rules, box mappings, deductibility rules, reverse charge treatment, import VAT reverse charge, and filing deadlines required to produce a correct return. ALWAYS read this skill before touching any VAT-related work for Slovakia.
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5 
6# Slovakia VAT Return Preparation Skill
7 
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9 
10## Skill Metadata
11 
12| Field | Value |
13|-------|-------|
14| Jurisdiction | Slovakia |
15| Jurisdiction Code | SK |
16| Primary Legislation | Zakon c. 222/2004 Z.z. o dani z pridanej hodnoty (VAT Act No. 222/2004 Coll., as amended by Consolidation Act 2025) |
17| Supporting Legislation | EU VAT Directive 2006/112/EC; Act No. 563/2009 Coll. (Tax Administration Act); Act No. 595/2003 Coll. (Income Tax Act) |
18| Tax Authority | Financna sprava Slovenskej republiky (Financial Administration of the Slovak Republic) |
19| Filing Portal | https://www.financnasprava.sk (eDane / eTax portal) |
20| Contributor | Auto-generated draft -- requires validation |
21| Validated By | Deep research verification, April 2026 |
22| Validation Date | 2026-04-10 |
23| Skill Version | 1.0 |
24| Status | validated |
25| Confidence Coverage | Tier 1: box assignment, reverse charge, deductibility blocks, derived calculations. Tier 2: partial exemption coefficient, vehicle use documentation, import VAT reverse charge. Tier 3: complex group structures, non-standard supplies, triangulation, SOPARFI-like structures. |
26 
27---
28 
29## Confidence Tier Definitions
30 
31Every rule in this skill is tagged with a confidence tier:
32 
33- **[T1] Tier 1 -- Deterministic.** Apply exactly as written. No reviewer judgement required.
34- **[T2] Tier 2 -- Reviewer Judgement Required.** Flag the issue and present options. A qualified danovy poradca must confirm before filing.
35- **[T3] Tier 3 -- Out of Scope / Escalate.** Skill does not cover this. Do not guess. Escalate to qualified adviser.
36 
37---
38 
39## Step 0: Client Onboarding Questions
40 
41Before classifying ANY transaction, you MUST know these facts about the client. Ask if not already known:
42 
431. **Entity name and IC DPH (VAT ID)** [T1] -- SK + 10 digits
442. **VAT registration type** [T1] -- Standard (Section 4), Voluntary (Section 4a), Group registration (Section 4b), Registered for EU purposes only (Section 7/7a), or non-registered
453. **Filing frequency** [T1] -- Monthly (default for turnover >= EUR 100,000) or quarterly (turnover < EUR 100,000, after first year of registration)
464. **Industry/sector** [T2] -- impacts deductibility and rate classification
475. **Does the business make exempt supplies?** [T2] -- If yes, partial attribution required (koeficient); reviewer must confirm
486. **Does the business trade goods for resale?** [T1] -- impacts classification
497. **Excess credit brought forward** [T1] -- from prior period (nadmerny odpocet)
508. **Does the business use import VAT reverse charge?** [T2] -- new from July 2025 (DPHv25 form)
519. **Is the client subject to the vehicle restriction (from 2026)?** [T1] -- M1 vehicles, motorcycles
52 
53**If any of items 1-3 are unknown, STOP. Do not classify any transactions until confirmed.**
54 
55---
56 
57## Step 1: Transaction Classification Rules
58 
59### 1a. Determine Transaction Type [T1]
60- Sale (output DPH / dan na vystupe) or Purchase (input DPH / dan na vstupe / odpocitanie dane)
61- Salaries, social contributions (Socialna poistovna, zdravotne poistenie), tax payments, loan repayments, dividends, bank charges = OUT OF SCOPE
62- **Legislation:** VAT Act Sec. 2-3 (scope of tax), Sec. 8-10 (supply of goods), Sec. 9 (supply of services)
63 
64### 1b. Determine Counterparty Location [T1]
65- Slovakia (domestic): supplier/customer country is SK
66- EU: AT, BE, BG, HR, CY, CZ, DK, EE, FI, FR, DE, GR, HU, IE, IT, LV, LT, LU, MT, NL, PL, PT, RO, SI, ES, SE
67- Non-EU: everything else
68- **Note:** UK is Non-EU post-Brexit. Ukraine is Non-EU. Czech Republic is a separate EU member.
69 
70### 1c. Determine VAT Rate [T1]
71 
72**Rates from 1 January 2025 (Consolidation Act amendments):**
73 
74| Rate | Category | Legislation |
75|------|----------|-------------|
76| 23% | Standard rate -- most goods and services | VAT Act Sec. 27(1) |
77| 19% | Reduced rate -- foodstuffs, non-alcoholic beverages, medicines, certain construction/renovation of residential housing, sporting events entrance, accommodation, newspapers | VAT Act Sec. 27(2), Annex 7 |
78| 5% | Super-reduced rate -- basic foodstuffs (bread, butter, milk, meat, fish, fruit, vegetables, eggs), books and periodicals | VAT Act Sec. 27(3), Annex 7a |
79| 0% | Zero-rated -- intra-EU supplies of goods (Sec. 43), exports (Sec. 47) | VAT Act Sec. 43-47 |
80| Exempt with credit | International transport, supplies connected with international trade | VAT Act Sec. 47 |
81| Exempt without credit | Financial services (Sec. 39), insurance (Sec. 37), healthcare (Sec. 29), education (Sec. 31), postal services (Sec. 28), residential rental (Sec. 38(3)), gambling, transfer of going concern | VAT Act Sec. 28-42 |
82 
83**Pre-2025 rates (for historical periods):** Standard 20%, Reduced 10%
84 
85### 1d. Determine Expense Category [T1]
86- Capital goods: investment property and tangible assets used for business; adjustment applies on change of use
87- Immovable property: 20-year adjustment period (VAT Act Sec. 54a)
88- Movable capital goods: 5-year adjustment period (VAT Act Sec. 54)
89- Resale: goods bought to resell
90- Overhead/services: everything else
91- **Legislation:** VAT Act Sec. 54-54a (adjustment of deduction for capital goods)
92 
93---
94 
95## Step 2: VAT Return Form Structure (DPHv25 -- from July 2025) [T1]
96 
97**Legislation:** VAT Act Sec. 78; form DPHv25 prescribed by Financial Administration.
98 
99### Output DPH Section
100 
101| Row | Description | Rate | Notes |
102|-----|-------------|------|-------|
103| 01 | Domestic supplies at 23% -- taxable base | 23% | Standard-rated sales |
104| 01a | Output DPH at 23% | -- | Calculated |
105| 02 | Domestic supplies at 19% -- taxable base | 19% | Food, accommodation, etc. |
106| 02a | Output DPH at 19% | -- | Calculated |
107| 03 | Domestic supplies at 5% -- taxable base | 5% | Basic food, books |
108| 03a | Output DPH at 5% | -- | Calculated |
109| 04 | Intra-Community supply of goods (exempt with credit) | 0% | Report on EC Sales List |
110| 05 | Export of goods outside EU | 0% | Customs documentation |
111| 06 | Exempt supplies without right of deduction | -- | Financial, insurance, healthcare |
112| 07 | Intra-Community acquisition of goods -- taxable base | RC | Self-assessed |
113| 07a | Self-assessed output DPH on IC acquisition | -- | At applicable SK rate |
114| 08 | Services received from EU (reverse charge) -- taxable base | RC | B2B services from EU |
115| 08a | Self-assessed output DPH on EU services | -- | At applicable SK rate |
116| 09 | Services/goods received from non-EU (reverse charge) -- taxable base | RC | B2B from non-EU |
117| 09a | Self-assessed output DPH on non-EU | -- | At applicable SK rate |
118| 10 | Domestic reverse charge supplies received -- taxable base | RC | Construction, waste, etc. |
119| 10a | Self-assessed output DPH on domestic RC | -- | At applicable rate |
120| 11 | Import VAT -- output side (reverse charge, from July 2025) | RC | New DPHv25 feature |
121| 11a | Self-assessed output DPH on imports | -- | At applicable rate |
122| 12 | Self-supply / deemed supply | applicable | Private use, free gifts |
123 
124### Input DPH Section
125 
126| Row | Description | Notes |
127|-----|-------------|-------|
128| 20 | Input DPH on domestic purchases at 23% | Standard-rated input |
129| 21 | Input DPH on domestic purchases at 19% | Reduced-rated input |
130| 22 | Input DPH on domestic purchases at 5% | Super-reduced input |
131| 23 | Input DPH on intra-Community acquisitions | Mirrors Row 07a |
132| 23a | Input DPH on imports (reverse charge, from July 2025) | New DPHv25 feature |
133| 24 | Input DPH on services from EU (reverse charge) | Mirrors Row 08a |
134| 25 | Input DPH on services from non-EU (reverse charge) | Mirrors Row 09a |
135| 26 | Input DPH on domestic reverse charge | Mirrors Row 10a |
136| 27 | Adjustments to input DPH | Corrections, pro-rata, capital goods |
137| 28 | Total input DPH deductible | Sum |
138 
139### Summary Section
140 
141| Row | Description | Notes |
142|-----|-------------|-------|
143| 30 | Total output DPH | Sum of all output rows |
144| 31 | Total input DPH | Row 28 |
145| 32 | DPH liability (Row 30 - Row 31) -- if positive | TO PAY |
146| 33 | Excess DPH (Row 31 - Row 30) -- if positive | TO REFUND |
147| 34 | Coefficient of proportional deduction (%) | For mixed businesses |
148 
149---
150 
151## Step 3: Transaction Classification Matrix [T1]
152 
153### Purchases -- Domestic (Slovak Supplier)
154 
155| VAT Rate | Category | Input Row | Notes |
156|----------|----------|-----------|-------|
157| 23% | Overhead/services | Row 20 | Standard domestic |
158| 19% | Overhead/services | Row 21 | Food, accommodation |
159| 5% | Overhead/services | Row 22 | Basic food, books |
160| 0% | Any | -- | No DPH to claim |
161| Any | Capital goods | Row 20/21/22 | Track for 5/20-year adjustment |
162| Any | Entertainment (blocked) | -- | No deduction (Sec. 49(7)) |
163| Any | Vehicle (50% from 2026) | Row 20 at 50% | M1, L1e, L3e restriction |
164 
165### Purchases -- EU Supplier (Reverse Charge)
166 
167| Type | Output Row | Input Row | Notes |
168|------|-----------|-----------|-------|
169| Physical goods | Row 07/07a | Row 23 | Intra-EU acquisition |
170| Services (B2B) | Row 08/08a | Row 24 | EU service RC |
171| Out-of-scope | -- | -- | NEVER reverse charge |
172| Local consumption abroad | -- | -- | Foreign VAT at source |
173 
174### Purchases -- Non-EU Supplier
175 
176| Type | Output Row | Input Row | Notes |
177|------|-----------|-----------|-------|
178| Services (B2B) | Row 09/09a | Row 25 | Non-EU service import |
179| Physical goods (customs, traditional) | -- | Row 20 | VAT paid at customs border |
180| Physical goods (import RC from July 2025) | Row 11/11a | Row 23a | New self-assessment |
181| Out-of-scope | -- | -- | NEVER reverse charge |
182 
183### Sales -- Domestic
184 
185| Rate | Row | Notes |
186|------|-----|-------|
187| 23% | Row 01/01a | Standard-rated |
188| 19% | Row 02/02a | Food, accommodation, etc. |
189| 5% | Row 03/03a | Basic food, books |
190| Exempt with credit | Row 04/05 | IC supply, exports |
191| Exempt without credit | Row 06 | Financial, insurance, healthcare |
192 
193### Sales -- EU / Non-EU
194 
195| Location | Type | Row | Notes |
196|----------|------|-----|-------|
197| EU B2B goods | Intra-EU supply | Row 04 | Zero-rated, EC Sales List |
198| EU B2B services | Place of supply in customer MS | Reported separately | VIES |
199| Non-EU | Export | Row 05 | Zero-rated, customs docs |
200 
201---
202 
203## Step 4: Reverse Charge Mechanics [T1]
204 
205**Legislation:** VAT Act Sec. 69 (reverse charge); Sec. 11 (intra-EU acquisition).
206 
207### Intra-EU Acquisitions of Goods (Sec. 11)
2081. Report taxable base in Row 07 and self-assessed output DPH in Row 07a
2092. Claim input DPH in Row 23
2103. Net effect: zero for fully taxable businesses
2114. Report on EC Sales List
212 
213### EU Services Received -- B2B (Sec. 15(1))
2141. Report in Row 08 (base) / Row 08a (output DPH)
2152. Claim in Row 24
2163. Net effect: zero
217 
218### Non-EU Services Received (Sec. 69(2)-(3))
2191. Report in Row 09 (base) / Row 09a (output DPH)
2202. Claim in Row 25
2213. Net effect: zero
222 
223### Import VAT Reverse Charge (from July 2025) [T2]
224**Legislation:** VAT Act Sec. 69(6)-(8) (new); DPHv25 form.
225 
226| Feature | Detail |
227|---------|--------|
228| Eligibility | Registered businesses importing goods into Slovakia |
229| How it works | Instead of paying import DPH at customs, self-assess on DPH return |
230| Output side | Row 11 (base) / Row 11a (output DPH at applicable rate) |
231| Input side | Row 23a (input DPH) |
232| Net effect | Zero for fully taxable businesses |
233| Documentation | Must have customs declaration and proper authorization |
234 
235**Flag for reviewer: confirm client is eligible for import reverse charge and has proper customs documentation.**
236 
237### Domestic Reverse Charge [T1]
238**Legislation:** VAT Act Sec. 69(12).
239 
240| Supply Type | Legislation | Threshold |
241|-------------|-------------|-----------|
242| Construction services | Sec. 69(12)(a) | No threshold |
243| Supply of waste and scrap metals | Sec. 69(12)(b) | No threshold |
244| Supply of certain agricultural products | Sec. 69(12)(c) | As specified |
245| Supply of mobile phones and integrated circuits | Sec. 69(12)(d) | > EUR 5,000 per transaction |
246| CO2 emission allowances | Sec. 69(12)(e) | No threshold |
247| Supply of immovable property (when seller opts to tax) | Sec. 69(12)(f) | No threshold |
248 
249Domestic reverse charge procedure:
2501. Report in Row 10 (base) / Row 10a (output DPH)
2512. Claim in Row 26
2523. Net effect: zero
253 
254### Exceptions to Reverse Charge [T1]
255- Out-of-scope categories: NEVER reverse charge
256- Local consumption abroad: NOT reverse charge
257- EU supplier charged local VAT > 0%: NOT reverse charge
258- Mobile phones/circuits below EUR 5,000: normal DPH applies
259 
260---
261 
262## Step 5: Deductibility Check
263 
264### Blocked / Restricted Categories [T1]
265**Legislation:** VAT Act Sec. 49(7).
266 
267| Category | DPH Recovery | Legislation | Notes |
268|----------|-------------|-------------|-------|
269| Hospitality and entertainment (pohostenie a zabava) | 0% | Sec. 49(7)(a) | Always blocked, no exceptions |
270| Business gifts | 0% | Sec. 49(7)(a) | Part of entertainment |
271| Passenger vehicles M1 (from 2026) | 50% | Sec. 49(7)(b) (new) | Unless proven 100% business |
272| Motorcycles L1e/L3e (from 2026) | 50% | Sec. 49(7)(b) (new) | Unless proven 100% business |
273| Fuel for 50%-restricted vehicles | 50% | Sec. 49(7)(b) | Follows vehicle rule |
274| Maintenance/repairs for restricted vehicles | 50% | Sec. 49(7)(b) | Follows vehicle rule |
275| Personal use items | 0% | Sec. 49(2) | No deduction |
276| Supplies for exempt-without-credit activities | 0% | Sec. 49(2) | Financial, insurance inputs |
277 
278### Vehicle Restriction Rules (from 1 January 2026) [T1]
279**Legislation:** VAT Act Sec. 49(7)(b) (Consolidation Act 2025 amendment).
280 
281| Scenario | DPH Deduction | Evidence Required |
282|----------|--------------|-------------------|
283| M1 passenger car, mixed use | 50% | Default assumption |
284| M1 passenger car, exclusively business | 100% | Electronic records + notification to tax authority [T2] |
285| L1e/L3e motorcycle, mixed use | 50% | Default assumption |
286| L1e/L3e motorcycle, exclusively business | 100% | Electronic records + notification to tax authority [T2] |
287| N1 van / N2+ truck | 100% | No restriction (commercial vehicles) |
288| Taxi / car rental vehicle | 100% | Qualifying business activity |
289| Fuel for 50% vehicle | 50% | Follows vehicle classification |
290| Fuel for 100% vehicle | 100% | Follows vehicle classification |
291 
292**To claim 100% deduction:** Taxpayer must (1) maintain electronic records of vehicle usage, (2) notify the tax authority in advance, and (3) demonstrate exclusive business use. Flag for reviewer.
293 
294### Registration-Based Recovery [T1]
295 
296| Registration Type | Input VAT Recovery | Legislation |
297|-------------------|-------------------|-------------|
298| Section 4 registered (standard) | Full recovery (subject to blocks) | Sec. 49 |
299| Section 4a (voluntary) | Full recovery once registered | Sec. 49 |
300| Section 7/7a (EU purposes only) | NO input VAT recovery | Sec. 7 |
301| Non-registered | NO recovery | -- |
302 
303### Partial Exemption -- Coefficient [T2]
304**Legislation:** VAT Act Sec. 50.
305 
306If business makes both taxable and exempt supplies:
307 
308`Coefficient = Taxable Supplies / (Taxable Supplies + Exempt Supplies)`
309 
310| Rule | Detail | Legislation |
311|------|--------|-------------|
312| Rounding | Round UP to nearest whole percent | Sec. 50(4) |
313| De minimis | If >= 95%, treated as 100% | Sec. 50(4) |
314| Provisional | Use prior year coefficient during year | Sec. 50(5) |
315| Annual adjustment | True-up at year-end | Sec. 50(6) |
316| Excluded | Incidental financial/property transactions, sale of capital goods | Sec. 50(3) |
317 
318**Flag for reviewer: coefficient must be confirmed by qualified accountant. Annual adjustment applies.**
319 
320---
321 
322## Step 6: Control Statement (Kontrolny vykaz) [T1]
323 
324**Legislation:** VAT Act Sec. 78a.
325 
326| Feature | Detail |
327|---------|--------|
328| Filing obligation | Mandatory for all VAT payers alongside DPH return |
329| Filing deadline | Same as VAT return (25th of following month/quarter) |
330| Content | Transaction-level detail for cross-checking with trading partners |
331| Structure | Sections A (supplies made) and B (supplies received) |
332| Threshold for detail | Invoices > EUR 5,000 require individual reporting |
333| Aggregation | Invoices <= EUR 5,000 may be aggregated |
334| Penalty for non-filing | Up to EUR 10,000 |
335 
336---
337 
338## Step 7: Key Thresholds
339 
340| Threshold | Value | Legislation |
341|-----------|-------|-------------|
342| Mandatory VAT registration | EUR 50,000 prior year turnover OR EUR 62,500 current year turnover (from 2025); proposed increase to EUR 85,000 from July 2026 | Sec. 4(1) |
343| Quarterly filing eligibility | Annual turnover < EUR 100,000 (after first year) | Sec. 78(2) |
344| EU distance selling threshold | EUR 10,000/calendar year | EU Directive 2017/2455 |
345| EU SME scheme (from 2025) | EUR 85,000 domestic + EUR 100,000 EU-wide | EU Directive 2020/285 |
346| Domestic RC (electronics) | > EUR 5,000 per transaction | Sec. 69(12)(d) |
347| Vehicle 50% restriction (from 2026) | All M1, L1e, L3e unless proven 100% business | Sec. 49(7)(b) |
348| Control Statement detail | > EUR 5,000 per invoice | Sec. 78a |
349| Capital goods -- movable | 5-year adjustment | Sec. 54 |
350| Capital goods -- immovable | 20-year adjustment | Sec. 54a |
351| Refund minimum | EUR 10 | Sec. 79(2) |
352 
353---
354 
355## Step 8: VAT Registration [T1]
356 
357| Feature | Detail | Legislation |
358|---------|--------|-------------|
359| VAT number format | SK + 10 digits | Sec. 4 |
360| Mandatory registration | Turnover > EUR 50,000 prior calendar year OR > EUR 62,500 in current calendar year (from 2025); proposed increase to EUR 85,000 from July 2026 | Sec. 4(1) |
361| Registration deadline | Immediate if EUR 62,500 exceeded in current year; by 20th of month following calendar year if EUR 50,000 prior-year threshold exceeded | Sec. 4(2) |
362| Voluntary registration | May register below threshold | Sec. 4a |
363| Group registration | Available for related entities | Sec. 4b |
364| Section 7/7a registration | For EU acquisition/service purposes only, no input recovery | Sec. 7 |
365| Deregistration | After 1 year, if no longer obligated | Sec. 81 |
366| Fiscal representative | Required for non-EU businesses | Sec. 69a |
367 
368---
369 
370## Step 9: Filing Deadlines and Penalties
371 
372### Filing Deadlines [T1]
373 
374| Filing | Period | Deadline | Legislation |
375|--------|--------|----------|-------------|
376| DPH return (monthly) | Monthly | 25th of following month | Sec. 78(1) |
377| DPH return (quarterly) | Quarterly | 25th of month following quarter end | Sec. 78(2) |
378| Control Statement (Kontrolny vykaz) | Same as VAT return | 25th of following month/quarter | Sec. 78a |
379| EC Sales List (Suhrny vykaz) | Monthly | 25th of following month | Sec. 80 |
380| DPH payment | Same as return | 25th of following month/quarter | Sec. 78 |
381| Intrastat | Monthly | 15th of following month | Statistical Office regulation |
382 
383### Penalties [T1]
384 
385| Violation | Penalty | Legislation |
386|-----------|---------|-------------|
387| Late filing of DPH return | EUR 30 - EUR 16,000 | Tax Administration Act Sec. 155 |
388| Late payment of DPH | Interest at ECB rate + 10% p.a., from day after due date | Tax Administration Act Sec. 156 |
389| Tax shortfall (additional assessment) | 10% of additional tax (if voluntary disclosure) / 20% (if audit) | Tax Administration Act Sec. 154 |
390| Control Statement non-filing | Up to EUR 10,000 | Sec. 78a |
391| EC Sales List non-filing | Up to EUR 10,000 | Sec. 80 |
392| Failure to register | Back-assessment + penalty | Sec. 4 |
393| Repeated non-compliance | Double penalties | Tax Administration Act Sec. 155(3) |
394 
395---
396 
397## Step 10: Derived Box Calculations [T1]
398 
399```
400Row 30 = Sum of all output DPH rows (01a + 02a + 03a + 07a + 08a + 09a + 10a + 11a + ...)
401Row 31 = Row 28 = Sum of all input DPH rows (20 + 21 + 22 + 23 + 23a + 24 + 25 + 26 + 27)
402 
403IF Row 30 > Row 31 THEN
404 Row 32 = Row 30 - Row 31 -- Tax Payable
405 Row 33 = 0
406ELSE
407 Row 32 = 0
408 Row 33 = Row 31 - Row 30 -- Excess Credit (Refund)
409END
410```
411 
412---
413 
414## Step 11: Edge Case Registry
415 
416### EC1 -- EU hotel / restaurant / taxi booked abroad [T1]
417**Situation:** Slovak DPH-registered client pays for hotel in Austria. Invoice shows Austrian 13% VAT.
418**Resolution:** NOT reverse charge. Foreign VAT was charged at source. No DPH boxes. Austrian VAT is irrecoverable.
419**Legislation:** VAT Act Sec. 16 -- place of supply for accommodation is where property is located.
420 
421### EC2 -- SaaS subscription from non-EU provider (AWS, Notion) [T1]
422**Situation:** Monthly charge from US company, no VAT on invoice.
423**Resolution:** Reverse charge. Row 09 (base) / Row 09a (output DPH at 23%). Row 25 (input DPH at 23%). Net effect zero.
424**Legislation:** VAT Act Sec. 15(1) -- place of supply for B2B services is customer's establishment.
425 
426### EC3 -- Construction services (domestic reverse charge) [T1]
427**Situation:** Slovak construction company provides services to another Slovak VAT-registered business. EUR 30,000.
428**Resolution:** Domestic reverse charge. Supplier invoices without DPH. Recipient: Row 10 = EUR 30,000, Row 10a = EUR 6,900 (23%). Row 26 = EUR 6,900. Net zero.
429**Legislation:** VAT Act Sec. 69(12)(a).
430 
431### EC4 -- Passenger vehicle purchase (from 2026, 50% restriction) [T2]
432**Situation:** Client purchases M1 car EUR 25,000 + DPH EUR 5,750 (23%). Mixed business/private.
433**Resolution:** From 1 January 2026, input DPH limited to 50% = EUR 2,875. Unless taxpayer proves 100% business use with electronic records and tax authority notification. Flag for reviewer.
434**Legislation:** VAT Act Sec. 49(7)(b).
435 
436### EC5 -- Business dinner / entertainment (blocked) [T1]
437**Situation:** Client hosts business dinner at restaurant. EUR 300 + DPH EUR 69 (23%).
438**Resolution:** Input DPH is NOT deductible. 0% recovery on entertainment/hospitality under Sec. 49(7)(a). Full EUR 369 is cost.
439**Legislation:** VAT Act Sec. 49(7)(a).
440 
441### EC6 -- Import VAT reverse charge (from July 2025) [T2]
442**Situation:** Client imports goods from China and opts for import VAT reverse charge on DPHv25 form.
443**Resolution:** Output side in Row 11/11a, input side in Row 23a. Net effect zero. Flag for reviewer: confirm eligibility and customs documentation.
444**Legislation:** VAT Act Sec. 69(6)-(8).
445 
446### EC7 -- Credit notes [T1]
447**Situation:** Client receives a credit note from supplier.
448**Resolution:** Reverse the original entry. Reduce applicable input DPH row by credit note amount.
449**Legislation:** VAT Act Sec. 25 (correction of tax base).
450 
451### EC8 -- EU B2B sale (intra-EU supply) [T1]
452**Situation:** Registered client sells goods to Czech company at 0% DPH.
453**Resolution:** Row 04 (intra-Community supply). No output DPH. Report on EC Sales List (Suhrny vykaz).
454**Legislation:** VAT Act Sec. 43.
455 
456### EC9 -- Mobile phones above EUR 5,000 (domestic RC) [T1]
457**Situation:** Slovak company buys mobile phones worth EUR 8,000 from another Slovak company.
458**Resolution:** Domestic reverse charge applies (above EUR 5,000). Buyer: Row 10/10a (output), Row 26 (input). Net zero.
459**Legislation:** VAT Act Sec. 69(12)(d).
460 
461### EC10 -- Mobile phones below EUR 5,000 (normal DPH) [T1]
462**Situation:** Slovak company buys phones worth EUR 3,000 from another Slovak company.
463**Resolution:** Normal DPH applies. Domestic RC threshold not met. Seller charges DPH at 23%.
464**Legislation:** VAT Act Sec. 69(12)(d) -- threshold not met.
465 
466### EC11 -- Section 7/7a registered entity receives EU services [T1]
467**Situation:** Entity registered under Section 7 (EU purposes only) receives consulting from German supplier.
468**Resolution:** Must self-assess output DPH (Row 08/08a). But CANNOT claim input DPH (no deduction rights). Must pay the DPH.
469**Legislation:** VAT Act Sec. 7, Sec. 49(1).
470 
471### EC12 -- Intra-EU goods acquisition [T1]
472**Situation:** Slovak company buys goods from Polish supplier at 0% with PL VAT number.
473**Resolution:** Row 07 = EUR value, Row 07a = DPH at 23%, Row 23 = same. Net zero. EC Sales List.
474**Legislation:** VAT Act Sec. 11.
475 
476### EC13 -- Export of goods [T1]
477**Situation:** Slovak company exports goods to US customer. EUR 10,000.
478**Resolution:** Row 05 = EUR 10,000. No output DPH. Zero-rated. Customs documentation required.
479**Legislation:** VAT Act Sec. 47.
480 
481### EC14 -- Immovable property sale (option to tax) [T2]
482**Situation:** Company sells an office building 6 years after first occupation (default exempt).
483**Resolution:** Seller may opt to tax under Sec. 38(8), in which case domestic reverse charge applies (Sec. 69(12)(f)). Buyer self-assesses. Flag for reviewer: confirm option-to-tax election and buyer's agreement.
484**Legislation:** VAT Act Sec. 38(8) and Sec. 69(12)(f).
485 
486### EC15 -- Fuel for unrestricted vehicle (100%) [T1]
487**Situation:** Client buys diesel for N1 delivery van. EUR 200 + DPH EUR 46 (23%).
488**Resolution:** Row 20 += EUR 46. Fully deductible (N1 category, no restriction).
489**Legislation:** VAT Act Sec. 49 -- no restriction on commercial vehicles.
490 
491### EC16 -- Passenger vehicle before 2026 (full deduction) [T1]
492**Situation:** M1 car purchased in December 2025, EUR 15,000 + DPH EUR 3,450.
493**Resolution:** Full deduction: Row 20 += EUR 3,450. The 50% restriction only applies from 1 January 2026. Pre-2026 purchases have full deduction rights.
494**Legislation:** VAT Act Sec. 49(7)(b) -- effective date 1 January 2026.
495 
496---
497 
498## Step 12: VAT Rates -- Detailed Supply Classification [T1]
499 
500### 23% Standard Rate (Sec. 27(1))
501 
502| Supply Category | Examples |
503|----------------|----------|
504| General goods | Electronics, furniture, clothing, motor vehicles, household items |
505| Professional services | Legal, accounting, consulting, IT, advertising |
506| Telecommunications | Mobile, fixed-line, internet |
507| Alcohol | Beer, wine, spirits |
508| Tobacco | Cigarettes, cigars |
509| Construction materials | Cement, steel, timber |
510| Energy | Electricity, gas (non-residential) |
511 
512### 19% Reduced Rate (Sec. 27(2), Annex 7)
513 
514| Supply Category | Examples |
515|----------------|----------|
516| Foodstuffs (general) | Processed foods, confectionery, non-basic items |
517| Non-alcoholic beverages | Soft drinks, juice, coffee, tea |
518| Medicines | Prescription and OTC pharmaceuticals |
519| Accommodation | Hotels, guesthouses, camping |
520| Construction/renovation of residential housing | Certain qualifying residential works |
521| Sporting events | Admission to sports matches, gyms |
522| Newspapers | Daily and weekly newspapers, periodicals |
523 
524### 5% Super-Reduced Rate (Sec. 27(3), Annex 7a)
525 
526| Supply Category | Examples |
527|----------------|----------|
528| Basic foodstuffs | Bread, butter, milk, meat, fish, fruit, vegetables, eggs |
529| Books | Printed and electronic books |
530| Periodicals | Magazines, journals |
531 
532---
533 
534## Step 13: Comparison with Malta
535 
536| Feature | Slovakia (SK) | Malta (MT) |
537|---------|--------------|------------|
538| Standard rate | 23% (from 2025; previously 20%) | 18% |
539| Reduced rates | 19%, 5% (from 2025; previously 10%) | 12%, 7%, 5% |
540| Return form | DPHv25 (~34 rows from July 2025) | VAT3 (45 boxes) |
541| Control Statement | Kontrolny vykaz (mandatory) | No equivalent |
542| Filing frequency | Monthly / Quarterly | Quarterly (Art. 10), Annual (Art. 11) |
543| Filing deadline | 25th of following month | 21st of month after quarter |
544| Payment deadline | 25th | Same as filing |
545| Small enterprise threshold | EUR 49,790 | EUR 35,000 |
546| Capital goods movable | 5-year adjustment | > EUR 1,160 gross |
547| Capital goods immovable | 20-year adjustment | No specific adjustment period |
548| Blocked: entertainment | Yes (fully blocked, Sec. 49(7)(a)) | Yes (10th Schedule) |
549| Blocked: passenger cars | 50% from 2026 (M1/L1e/L3e) | Fully blocked (10th Schedule) |
550| Import VAT reverse charge | Available from July 2025 | Not available |
551| Domestic reverse charge | Construction, waste, electronics > EUR 5K, emissions | No domestic reverse charge |
552| Currency | EUR | EUR |
553| Tax authority | Financna sprava | CFR |
554 
555---
556 
557## Step 14: Reviewer Escalation Protocol
558 
559When a [T2] situation is identified, output:
560 
561```
562REVIEWER FLAG
563Tier: T2
564Transaction: [description]
565Issue: [what is ambiguous]
566Options: [list the possible treatments]
567Recommended: [which treatment is most likely correct and why]
568Action Required: Danovy poradca must confirm before filing.
569```
570 
571When a [T3] situation is identified, output:
572 
573```
574ESCALATION REQUIRED
575Tier: T3
576Transaction: [description]
577Issue: [what is outside skill scope]
578Action Required: Do not classify. Refer to danovy poradca. Document gap.
579```
580 
581---
582 
583## Step 15: Test Suite
584 
585### Test 1 -- Standard domestic purchase, 23% DPH [T1]
586**Input:** Slovak supplier, office supplies, gross EUR 246, DPH EUR 46, net EUR 200. Registered taxpayer.
587**Expected output:** Row 20 += EUR 46. Fully recoverable.
588 
589### Test 2 -- EU service, reverse charge [T1]
590**Input:** German supplier, consulting EUR 1,000, no VAT. Registered taxpayer.
591**Expected output:** Row 08 = EUR 1,000. Row 08a = EUR 230 (23%). Row 24 = EUR 230. Net = zero.
592 
593### Test 3 -- Entertainment expense (blocked) [T1]
594**Input:** Slovak restaurant, business dinner EUR 500 gross, DPH EUR 94 (23%), net EUR 406.
595**Expected output:** Input DPH = EUR 0. Entertainment fully blocked (Sec. 49(7)(a)). No recovery.
596 
597### Test 4 -- EU B2B sale [T1]
598**Input:** Registered client sells goods to Polish company EUR 5,000, 0% DPH.
599**Expected output:** Row 04 = EUR 5,000. No output DPH. EC Sales List.
600 
601### Test 5 -- Non-EU software subscription [T1]
602**Input:** US supplier (Notion), EUR 20/month, no VAT. Registered taxpayer.
603**Expected output:** Row 09 = EUR 20. Row 09a = EUR 4.60 (23%). Row 25 = EUR 4.60. Net = zero.
604 
605### Test 6 -- Reduced rate domestic purchase (5%) [T1]
606**Input:** Slovak supplier, bread and milk at 5%, gross EUR 105, DPH EUR 5, net EUR 100.
607**Expected output:** Row 22 += EUR 5. Fully recoverable.
608 
609### Test 7 -- Import VAT reverse charge (from July 2025) [T2]
610**Input:** Client imports machinery from US, customs value EUR 50,000. Opts for import RC.
611**Expected output:** Row 11 = EUR 50,000. Row 11a = EUR 11,500 (23%). Row 23a = EUR 11,500. Net = zero. Flag for reviewer: confirm eligibility.
612 
613### Test 8 -- Passenger vehicle (from 2026, 50%) [T2]
614**Input:** M1 car EUR 20,000 + DPH EUR 4,600 (23%). Mixed business/private use. No electronic records.
615**Expected output:** Row 20 += EUR 2,300 (50%). Remaining EUR 2,300 is cost. Flag for reviewer.
616 
617### Test 9 -- Construction services (domestic RC) [T1]
618**Input:** Slovak subcontractor, construction EUR 15,000. Both parties registered.
619**Expected output:** Buyer: Row 10 = EUR 15,000, Row 10a = EUR 3,450 (23%). Row 26 = EUR 3,450. Net = zero.
620 
621### Test 10 -- Export of goods [T1]
622**Input:** Slovak company exports to US client, EUR 8,000.
623**Expected output:** Row 05 = EUR 8,000. No output DPH. Zero-rated.
624 
625### Test 11 -- Intra-EU goods acquisition [T1]
626**Input:** Austrian supplier, goods EUR 3,000, 0% with AT VAT number.
627**Expected output:** Row 07 = EUR 3,000. Row 07a = EUR 690 (23%). Row 23 = EUR 690. Net = zero.
628 
629### Test 12 -- Section 7 entity receives EU services (no deduction) [T1]
630**Input:** Section 7 registered entity receives German consulting EUR 500.
631**Expected output:** Row 08 = EUR 500. Row 08a = EUR 115 (23%). NO input deduction. Must pay EUR 115.
632 
633---
634 
635## Step 16: Refund Process [T1]
636 
637| Feature | Detail | Legislation |
638|---------|--------|-------------|
639| Automatic refund | If excess DPH (Row 33 > 0) and no outstanding tax liabilities | Sec. 79 |
640| Refund threshold | Minimum EUR 10 | Sec. 79(2) |
641| Refund timeline | Within 30 days of filing deadline (standard) | Sec. 79(1) |
642| Extended timeline | If tax authority initiates verification, up to 60 days | Sec. 79(3) |
643| Carry forward | Credit can be carried forward to next period | Sec. 79 |
644| Offset | Tax authority may offset against other tax liabilities | Tax Administration Act |
645| New registrations | First 12 months: refund within 60 days (extended verification possible) | Sec. 79(4) |
646 
647---
648 
649## Step 17: Penalty-Free Voluntary Disclosure [T1]
650 
651| Feature | Detail | Legislation |
652|---------|--------|-------------|
653| Additional return | Can file amended return within 4 years | Tax Administration Act Sec. 16 |
654| Reduced penalty | 10% of additional tax (vs 20% if found by audit) | Tax Administration Act Sec. 154(1) |
655| Late payment interest | Still applies on any additional amount due | Tax Administration Act Sec. 156 |
656| Deadline | Before tax authority starts audit proceedings | Tax Administration Act Sec. 16(2) |
657 
658---
659 
660## Step 18: Out of Scope -- Direct Tax (Reference Only) [T3]
661 
662This skill does not compute income tax. The following is reference information only. Escalate to qualified adviser.
663 
664- **Corporate income tax (dan z prijmov pravnickych osob):** 21% (from 2025) on adjusted profit
665- **Small business CIT:** 10% for companies with revenue up to EUR 60,000 (from 2025)
666- **Personal income tax:** 19% (up to EUR 47,537.98) / 25% above
667- **Dividend tax:** 7% withholding (from 2025)
668- **Social contributions:** employer ~35.2%, employee ~13.4%
669- **Health insurance:** employer 10%, employee 4%
670- **Motor vehicle tax (dan z motorovych vozidiel):** Based on engine power, for business vehicles
671- **Local taxes:** Property tax (administered by municipalities)
672- **Minimum tax (from 2025):** EUR 340 - EUR 3,840 depending on revenue tier
673- **Special industry levies:** Banking levy, insurance levy, regulated industry contributions
674- **Withholding tax:** 19% on royalties, interest, and management fees paid to non-residents (reduced by DTTs)
675- **MOSS/OSS:** One-stop shop for B2C digital services and distance sales to EU consumers
676 
677---
678 
679## PROHIBITIONS [T1]
680 
681- NEVER let AI guess VAT box -- it is 100% deterministic from facts
682- NEVER apply reverse charge to out-of-scope categories (wages, dividends, bank charges)
683- NEVER apply reverse charge to local consumption services abroad (hotel, restaurant, taxi)
684- NEVER allow non-registered or Section 7/7a entities to claim input DPH
685- NEVER confuse zero-rated (exports/intra-EU) with exempt without credit (financial, insurance)
686- NEVER apply reverse charge when EU supplier charged local VAT > 0%
687- NEVER apply 100% input deduction on entertainment/hospitality expenses (Sec. 49(7)(a))
688- NEVER apply 100% vehicle deduction without confirmed exclusive business use documentation (from 2026, Sec. 49(7)(b))
689- NEVER apply domestic RC to mobile phones/circuits below EUR 5,000 (Sec. 69(12)(d))
690- NEVER apply old rates (20%/10%) to transactions from 2025 onward without checking transitional rules
691- NEVER omit Control Statement -- it is mandatory alongside the DPH return
692- NEVER compute any number -- all arithmetic is handled by the deterministic engine, not Claude
693 
694---
695 
696## Contribution Notes
697 
698This skill covers Slovakia's VAT system based on Act No. 222/2004 Coll. as amended by the Consolidation Act 2025. Key distinctive features include: the 2025 rate restructuring (20% to 23%, new 19%/5% tiers), the import VAT reverse charge from July 2025 (DPHv25 form), the vehicle 50% restriction from 2026, the mandatory Control Statement, entertainment fully blocked, and domestic reverse charge for construction/waste/electronics. Validation by a qualified Slovak danovy poradca is required before production use.
699 
700**A skill may not be published without sign-off from a qualified practitioner in the relevant jurisdiction.**
701 
702 
703---
704 
705## Disclaimer
706 
707This skill and its outputs are provided for informational and computational purposes only and do not constitute tax, legal, or financial advice. Open Accountants and its contributors accept no liability for any errors, omissions, or outcomes arising from the use of this skill. All outputs must be reviewed and signed off by a qualified professional (such as a CPA, EA, tax attorney, or equivalent licensed practitioner in your jurisdiction) before filing or acting upon.
708 
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Use this skill whenever asked to prepare, review, or create a Slovak VAT return (DPH form / DPHv25) for any client. Trigger on phrases like "prepare VAT return", "do the DPH", "fill in DPH", "create the return", "Slovak VAT", or any request involving Slovakia VAT filing. Also trigger when classifying transactions for VAT purposes from bank statements, invoices, or other source data. This skill contains the complete Slovak VAT classification rules, box mappings, deductibility rules, reverse charge treatment, import VAT reverse charge, and filing deadlines required to produce a correct return. ALWAYS read this skill before touching any VAT-related work for Slovakia.

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