Forvis Mazars Central and Eastern European tax guide 2025
The brochure provides an overview of tax systems across the CEE region. Since its launch in 2013 with 15 countries, the guide has expanded steadily and now includes data for 25 jurisdictions.
In addition to the core Central European countries - Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Poland (the so called Visegrád Group) - this edition covers Southeast Europe, Germany, Austria, Ukraine, Romania, Moldova, the Baltic states, and contributions from Forvis Mazars offices in Central Asia (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan).
The first section presents a country-by-country overview of the tax systems, based on data provided by the relevant Forvis Mazars offices. At the end of the guide, summary tables offer side-by-side comparisons of key tax parameters.
Key highlights:
- The 25-country analysis reveals stark contrasts in employment tax burdens, wage levels, and VAT rates across Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
- Croatia applies a two-tier corporate income tax rate - 10% for annual revenues up to EUR 1 million and 18% above, placing Croatia mid-range in comparison to the CEE region average.
- As of 2025, Croatia has increased the threshold for VAT registration from previous EUR 40.000 to EUR 60.000, a measure that is expected to reduce tax burden and support small business.
We have also included the direct contact details of our offices and experts. We encourage you to reach out with any questions or requests for clarification.
Please visit the interactive online platform of the Forvis Mazars CEE tax guide 2025:
Forvis Mazars Central and Eastern European tax guide 2025
Download the pdf version of the guide in English by clicking the link below.
