The subject of the diploma thesis is value added tax in tourism. Certain subjects that do business in tourism are obliged to apply a special travel service scheme for services provided according to the Act No. 235/2004 on Value Added Tax. In comparison with normal rules, this scheme simplifies the rules of application of the value added tax, though it is not applicable in all situations. The major aim of this thesis is to make a complete outline of the rules related to the application of value added tax in tourism and present suitable practical examples. Another aim of the thesis is to analyze the difference between the legislation of the special scheme according to the Act on Value Added Tax and according to the European Directive 2006/112...