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VAT Calculator Germany (MwSt.)

Calculate German VAT (Mehrwertsteuer/MwSt.) instantly. Add 19% or 7% VAT to a net price, or remove VAT from a gross price. Perfect for invoices, receipts, and business calculations.

VAT Calculator Germany (MwSt.)

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German VAT (MwSt.) Rates 2024

19% standard rate applies to most goods and services (§12 Abs. 1 UStG)

7% reduced rate applies to food, books, public transport, cultural events (§12 Abs. 2 UStG)

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German VAT (Mehrwertsteuer) Explained

Germany's value-added tax is called Mehrwertsteuer (MwSt.) or Umsatzsteuer and is governed by the Umsatzsteuergesetz (UStG). The standard rate is 19%, introduced in 2007. A reduced rate of 7% applies to essential goods and services. Germany was one of the first countries to introduce VAT in 1968, and its system is fully harmonized with EU VAT directives.

What Does the 7% Reduced VAT Rate Apply To?

The 7% reduced German VAT rate (ermäßigter Steuersatz) applies to: food and non-alcoholic beverages, books and newspapers, public transport tickets, cultural events and museum entry, short-term accommodation (hotel stays), agricultural products, and certain medical supplies. Always check the current UStG as temporary exemptions are sometimes granted (such as during COVID-19 when restaurant food was taxed at 7%).

VAT for Businesses and Freelancers

German businesses and freelancers with annual revenue above €22,000 must register for VAT (Umsatzsteuerpflicht) and file regular VAT returns (Umsatzsteuervoranmeldung) — monthly or quarterly via ELSTER. They collect VAT from customers (Umsatzsteuer) and can deduct input VAT paid on business expenses (Vorsteuer). The net amount goes to the Finanzamt. Kleinunternehmer (small businesses under €22,000) are exempt but cannot deduct input VAT.

How to Calculate VAT in Germany

To add 19% VAT: Gross = Net × 1.19. To remove 19% VAT from a gross price: Net = Gross ÷ 1.19. VAT amount = Gross − Net. For the 7% rate: multiply or divide by 1.07. German invoices (Rechnungen) must show the net amount, VAT rate, VAT amount, and gross total separately. The tax number (Steuernummer) or VAT ID (Umsatzsteuer-Identifikationsnummer / USt-IdNr.) must also appear on all business invoices.

VAT Calculator Germany – Add or Remove MwSt. (19% & 7%) Instantly

Got Questions? We have you covered

Germany's standard VAT rate (Regelsteuersatz) is 19%, which applies to most goods and services. A reduced rate of 7% (ermäßigter Steuersatz) applies to essential items like food, books, and public transport. There is also a 0% rate for certain exports and intra-EU deliveries.

To extract 19% VAT from a gross price: Net = Gross ÷ 1.19. VAT amount = Gross − Net. For example, if the gross price is €119: Net = €119 ÷ 1.19 = €100. VAT = €119 − €100 = €19. Our calculator does this instantly by switching to 'Remove VAT' mode.

The Kleinunternehmerregelung (§19 UStG) exempts businesses and freelancers with annual revenue below €22,000 from charging VAT. This simplifies bookkeeping but means they cannot claim back input VAT (Vorsteuer). If you're a Kleinunternehmer, your invoices must state 'Gemäß §19 UStG wird keine Umsatzsteuer berechnet.'

Yes, if you are VAT registered. German invoices must include: your VAT ID (USt-IdNr.), the net amount (Nettobetrag), VAT rate and amount, and the gross total (Bruttobetrag). Invoices above €250 require additional details like the recipient's full address. Kleinunternehmer invoices should state they are VAT-exempt under §19 UStG.

Yes. During the COVID-19 pandemic (July–December 2020), Germany temporarily reduced its standard VAT rate from 19% to 16% and the reduced rate from 7% to 5% to stimulate the economy. As of 2021, rates returned to 19% and 7%. Always verify the current rates with the Bundeszentralamt für Steuern for any recent changes.

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