Long-Term Investment Product
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3 benefits that will convince you
Low fees
An ongoing fee of 0.12% p.a. and a zero entry fee for exchange-traded funds (ETFs) purchased on a regular basis.
Online arranging
In Patria Finance’s Webtrader app, you can open an LTIP; you will then also see it in your ČSOB Smart banking app.
A truly broad offer
You have a choice of many investment instruments from ČSOB and Patria Finance.
Patria Finance offers the best Long-Term Investment Product according to the Hospodářské noviny contest in the categories Visa Best Bank of the Year and Visa Best Insurance Company of the Year and also according to the Finparáda.cz ranking. The product is the only one of the 35 rated on finparada.cz to have been awarded the maximum number of stars – all five.
Read more about the success of Patria Finance’s LTIP in the Hospodářské noviny contest in the category Visa Best Bank of the Year and about the award at finparada.cz.
Come to us for the best LTIP.
Arranging
Patria Finance, as a provider of a Long-Term Investment Product, is a subsidiary of the ČSOB Group. It is a licensed investment firm that has been operating in the market for more than 30 years. More about Patria Finance.
Questions you ask us
I’m considering an LTIP
What exactly does an LTIP mean?
A Long-Term Investment Product (LTIP) is an account used for tax-advantaged investing or saving. The money in it does not earn any interest, but you can apply it towards a tax base reduction. Through investing, it is possible to achieve higher returns over a long-term investment horizon. You can invest in stocks, bonds, ETFs, mutual funds and other instruments.
Who is an LTIP suitable for?
Simply put, for anyone who wants to invest money for retirement. You must be 18 years of age or older and a tax resident in the Czech Republic.
What tax benefits does an LTIP bring?
One tax benefit pertains to your own deposits, starting with the first amount you deposit into your LTIP account. You can thus deduct up to CZK 48,000 per year from your tax base. You will then get 15% of that amount back in tax, i.e., up to CZK 7,200 per year. So, if you send, for example, CZK 1,000 per month to your LTIP account, you can deduct CZK 12,000 for the year in question. A one-off payment of CZK 12,000 in, say, December will have the same effect.
Another tax-advantaged portion of the LTIP is your employer’s contributions. Not only do you not tax them, but you also do not pay any health insurance or social security on them, up to CZK 50,000 per year. It is like getting the money in net income. But please note: These contributions are not tax-deductible.
If you want to maximise your tax benefits, transfer at least CZK 48,000 to your LTIP account each year. It does not matter whether you do it at the beginning or end of the calendar year. However, you cannot prepay several years at once and gradually apply such “prepaid” contributions.
You can deduct up to CZK 48,000 a year from your tax base for the LTIP, supplementary pension savings, life insurance and long-term care insurance combined.
What should I bear in mind?
By law, you must hold the LTIP for at least 10 years and you must not withdraw the money before you turn 60. This condition is simply referred to as the 10/60 (or 120/60) rule and the running of the period is always counted from the opening of the LTIP account, even if funds are transferred between different providers.
What can I deduct from my tax base?
You can deduct up to CZK 48,000 a year from your tax base for the LTIP, supplementary pension savings, life insurance and long-term care insurance combined. Therefore, if you have any of these financial products, please bear in mind that the tax benefit is calculated on all of them together.
What is the relationship between an LTIP and other retirement savings products (supplementary pension savings, life insurance, long-term care insurance)?
A common feature of all of these retirement savings products is tax relief granted in the form of a reduction in the tax base of up to CZK 48,000 per year. In the ČSOB Financial Group we can offer you most of these products. It is up to you what type(s) you opt for. You can use all of them, some of them, or just one. We will help you choose the right ones.
If you arrange for an LTIP, you need not terminate any other products that you keep as a retirement reserve.
Each of the retirement products has its own specifics. With an LTIP, for example, you can influence where exactly you invest.
Does the LTIP investment count towards the TOP rate limit for Savings with a Bonus?
Yes, it does. It does not matter if it is an investment under an LTIP or a regular portfolio. Nor do we draw any distinction between your own contributions and those of your employer.
How can I transfer my LTIP account from another provider?
Each LTIP provider may offer a different product range. Therefore, contact your banker or call the ČSOB 24-hour line on 495 300 300 or the Patria Finance line on 221 424 240 (on weekdays from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.). We are also available at patria@patria.cz.
Can I have multiple LTIP accounts with different providers?
Yes, you can have LTIP accounts with multiple providers at the same time. Just remember that you can deduct a maximum of CZK 48,000 per year from your tax base for all your LTIP accounts combined.
I’m arranging an LTIP
I have an LTIP
When can I terminate the LTIP and withdraw my money?
To terminate your LTIP properly, you must meet two specified conditions: hold the LTIP for at least 10 years and withdraw the funds no earlier than the year in which you turn 60. The reason is that otherwise you would have to pay retroactively the tax relief that was granted.
Is my money in the LTIP account protected?
Money in an LTIP account that has not been invested yet is insured by law in a similar way to a savings account. Of course, this does not apply to money already invested under the LTIP.
Where can I find information about my LTIP account?
You can see the current value of your investments in your LTIP account in the Patria Finance section of Smart; details can be found in the Patria Finance mobile app or the WebTrader web app. In the Investment Portal, you can only see funds offered by the KBC Group and distributed by ČSOB that you have invested in under your LTIP.
What is the relationship between an LTIP and other retirement savings products (supplementary pension savings, life insurance, long-term care insurance)?
A common feature of all of these retirement savings products is tax relief granted in the form of a reduction in the tax base of up to CZK 48,000 per year. In the ČSOB Financial Group we can offer you most of these products. It is up to you what type(s) you opt for. You can use all of them, some of them, or just one. We will help you choose the right ones.
If you arrange for an LTIP, you need not terminate any other products that you keep as a retirement reserve.
Each of the retirement products has its own specifics. With an LTIP, for example, you can influence where exactly you invest.
Does the LTIP investment count towards the TOP rate limit for Savings with a Bonus?
Yes, it does. It does not matter if it is an investment under an LTIP or a regular portfolio. Nor do we draw any distinction between your own contributions and those of your employer.
Who can I turn to with questions about my LTIP account?
We will be happy to answer your questions on the phone number 221 424 240 on weekdays from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. We are also available at patria@patria.cz.
You can also find an overview of your LTIP account in your Smart or in the Patria Finance app.
You can see the current value of your investments in your LTIP account in the Patria Finance section of Smart; details can be found in the Patria Finance mobile app or the WebTrader web app. In the Investment Portal, you can only see funds offered by the KBC Group and distributed by ČSOB that you have invested in under your LTIP.
Where should my employer remit contributions for me?
Do you have an LTIP from Patria Finance? Then you can find everything in your Long-Term Investment Product (LTIP) Agreement (WebTrader under My Profile> Documents and Statements> Signed documents, or in the mobile app under “How I can have my employer send money for me”).
Do you have an LTIP from ČSOB arranged before 18 October 2025? Your employer can remit contributions to a collection account, No. 330655771/0300, using the VS (variable symbol) identifier of your LTIP account, which you will find in your contract. If your employer remits both your contribution and theirs at the same time, they must enter the SS (specific symbol) identifier 7777777777 (ten sevens) for your payment. The employer’s contribution has no SS (specific symbol) identifier.
Can I terminate my LTIP early?
The statutory requirement is that you hold the LTIP for at least 10 years and that you do not withdraw the money before you turn 60. This is simply referred to as the 10/60 rule.
Although you can terminate the LTIP early, in such a case you will have to pay any tax benefits you have been granted up to that point. An exception is termination for reasons such as third-degree disability. We therefore recommend that you do observe the 10/60 rule.
When and where will I receive a tax certificate for the LTIP?
Documents (for tax return purposes) on ČSOB LTIPs arranged before 18 October 2025 are available from 20 January 2026. These include a statement and certificate of funds deposited into the LTIP. You can find them in your Smart in the bottom bar under Menu, section Information – Contracts and documents, or in Internet Banking under Reports – Documents.
Certificates of deposits made into LTIPs from Patria Finance are available in the WebTrader web app in the section “Documents for tax return purposes” from 15 January 2026. There are two possible paths: Menu – Next – Documents for tax return purposes, or My Profile – Documents and statements – Documents for tax return purposes.
This promotional document is for reference only and cannot be construed as the provision of investment advice or of any other investment services; nor is it a draft agreement. The value of an investment can fluctuate, and the return on it is not guaranteed. A specific investment instrument may not be suitable for every client in terms of the target market. Unlike traditional deposit products, investment instruments are not covered by the deposit insurance scheme. Taxation depends on the individual circumstances of each client.