Tax Crime Defense

Overview

Tax crimes are a serious area of Czech criminal law. The most common offenses include tax evasion, VAT fraud, carousel fraud, unjustified claims for tax refunds, and customs offenses. Investigations are typically conducted jointly by police and tax authorities, often over extended periods and involving large volumes of financial documentation.

A key feature of tax crime cases is that an administrative tax dispute and a criminal investigation can run in parallel. Statements made during tax inspections can later be used in criminal proceedings. Anyone under tax investigation — even at the administrative level — should be aware of this risk and seek legal advice early.

Our Representation

We defend clients in criminal tax proceedings at all stages. Our legal assistance includes:

• advice when a criminal investigation begins alongside a tax audit
• representation during police questioning in tax offense investigations
• review of evidence including tax documentation and financial records
• defense in VAT fraud, carousel fraud, and customs offense cases
• coordination with tax advisors and forensic accountants
• negotiation with prosecutors on settlements or alternative outcomes
• full trial representation and appeal

We understand both the legal and financial dimensions of tax crime cases. We work to build a defense grounded in the actual facts of your tax situation and challenge any procedural irregularities in the investigation.

Foreign Clients

Foreign businesses and individuals operating in the Czech Republic may become subject to tax investigations without fully understanding the local tax rules or the risk of criminal liability. We advise foreign clients in English, Polish, French, and German and help them navigate both the criminal and administrative aspects of tax proceedings.