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Germany vs Netherlands VAT rates

Compare current VAT structures and continue into each country's calculator, validation guide and recorded history.

Germany

Standard rate

19%

Netherlands

Standard rate

21%

2 pp higher

Germany vs Netherlands VAT rates

Measure Germany Netherlands
Standard rate 19% 21%
Reduced rates 7% 9%
Super-reduced rate None None
Parking rate None None
Currency EUR EUR
VIES validation Available Available
Recorded changes 9 9

VAT on a net amount of 100

Each figure is in the country's own currency.

Germany

Net
€100.00
VAT
+€19.00
Gross amount
€119.00

Netherlands

Net
€100.00
VAT
+€21.00
Gross amount
€121.00

VAT treatment depends on the transaction, customer status and goods or services supplied. Use this comparison as a rate reference and verify the applicable rule with the relevant authority.