EU VAT Info

Germany VAT Rate 2026

Current VAT rates for Germany. Standard rate: 19.00%. Currency: euro (EUR).

Standard Rate
19.00%
Reduced Rate
7%
Zero Rate
0%
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Country Details
CountryGermany (Deutschland)
ISO CodeDE
Currencyeuro (EUR) — €
EU MemberYes
VIES AvailableYes
VAT Rate History
Type Rate Effective From Effective To
Standard 19.00% 2021-01-01 Present
Standard 16.00% 2020-07-01 2021-01-01
Standard 19.00% 2007-01-01 2020-07-01
Standard 16.00% 1998-04-01 2007-01-01
Standard 15.00% 1993-01-01 1998-04-01
Standard 14.00% 1983-07-01 1993-01-01
Standard 13.00% 1979-07-01 1983-07-01
Standard 12.00% 1978-01-01 1979-07-01
Standard 11.00% 1968-07-01 1978-01-01
Standard 10.00% 1968-01-01 1968-07-01