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Áireamhán CBL

Ríomh CBL go héasca do idirbhearta in Germany. Is é 19.00% an ráta caighdeánach reatha.

Ráta
Saincheaptha %
Germany
Méid Glan
€100.00
Sonraí oifigiúla an Choimisiúin Eorpaigh 27 tír an AE 100% saor in aisce Gan clárú riachtanach

Adding 19.00% VAT

Gross = Net × 1.19
Example: €100 net → €119.00 gross

Removing 19.00% VAT

Net = Gross ÷ 1.19
Example: €100 gross → €84.03 net

Rátaí CBL reatha

Rátaí CBL - Germany

Ráta Caighdeánach
19.00%
Ráta Laghdaithe
7%

Key Information

Country Code
de
Currency
Standard Rate
19.00%
VAT Number Format
deXXXXXXXXX
EU Member
Yes
VIES Validation
Available

Germany VAT Guide

VAT Registration & Compliance

Businesses operating in Germany must register for VAT if their annual turnover exceeds the national threshold. Foreign companies trading in Germany may need to register immediately without a threshold. The standard VAT rate of 19.00% applies to most goods and services.

Rate Structure

Germany applies different VAT rates depending on the product or service:

  • Standard Rate (19.00%) — applies to most goods and services
  • Reduced Rate (7%) — applies to essential goods like food, books, and pharmaceuticals

Frequently Asked Questions

The standard VAT rate in Germany is 19.00%. This is applied to most goods and services. Reduced rates may apply to certain categories. Reduced Rate (7%) — applies to essential goods like food, books, and pharmaceuticals
Multiply the net price by 1.19. For example, €100 × 1.19 = €119.00 including 19.00% VAT.
Divide the gross price by 1.19. For example, €119.00 ÷ 1.19 = €100.00 net price.
VAT numbers in Germany start with the country code de followed by digits. The format is deXXXXXXXXX.
If your business exceeds the national VAT registration threshold in Germany, you must register. Foreign companies selling to consumers may also need to register under the EU's One-Stop Shop (OSS) scheme.

VAT Rates Map

Standard VAT Rate

≥25%
23-24%
21-22%
20%
19%
<19%

Summary

Germany

Ráta Caighdeánach
19.00%

Rátaí CBL

Ráta Caighdeánach
19.00%
Ráta Laghdaithe
7%