EU member
Germany VAT calculator
Calculate VAT for transactions in Germany easily. Current standard rate is 19%.
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European Union
Austria
20%
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Belgium
21%
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Bulgaria
20%
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Croatia
25%
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Cyprus
19%
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Czech Republic
21%
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Denmark
25%
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Estonia
24%
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Finland
25.5%
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France
20%
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Germany
19%
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Greece
24%
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Hungary
27%
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Ireland
23%
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Italy
22%
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Latvia
21%
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Lithuania
21%
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Luxembourg
17%
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Malta
18%
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Netherlands
21%
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Poland
23%
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Portugal
23%
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Romania
21%
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Slovakia
23%
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Slovenia
22%
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Spain
21%
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Sweden
25%
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Other European countries
Iceland
24%
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Norway
25%
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Switzerland
8.1%
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Turkey
20%
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United Kingdom
20%
- No countries found
The standard rate applies to most goods and services.
Total (incl. VAT)
€535.00
€500.00 plus 7% VAT in Germany
- Net amount
- €500.00
- VAT 7%
- + €35.00
- Gross amount
- €535.00
Recent calculations
Key information
Germany VAT rates and formulas
Rate reference
- Standard The standard rate applies to most goods and services. In force since 1 Jan 2021, replacing 16%
- 19%
- Reduced Reduced rates cover categories such as food, books, medicines or accommodation, depending on the country.
- 7%
- Currency
- EUR · €
- EU member
- Yes
- VAT number format
- DE999999999
Calculation reference
Adding 19% VAT
Net × 1.19 = gross
€100.00 → €119.00
Removing 19% VAT
Gross ÷ 1.19 = net
€100.00 → €84.03
For the VAT inside a price that includes 19% VAT, multiply the price by 19 and divide by 119.
Germany VAT on common amounts
At the standard rate of 19%. Open a figure for the full breakdown, ready to share.
| Amount | Adding 19% VAT | Removing 19% VAT |
|---|---|---|
| €100 | +€19.00 €119.00 | −€15.97 €84.03 |
| €200 | +€38.00 €238.00 | −€31.93 €168.07 |
| €500 | +€95.00 €595.00 | −€79.83 €420.17 |
| €1,000 | +€190.00 €1,190.00 | −€159.66 €840.34 |
| €2,500 | +€475.00 €2,975.00 | −€399.16 €2,100.84 |
| €5,000 | +€950.00 €5,950.00 | −€798.32 €4,201.68 |
| €10,000 | +€1,900.00 €11,900.00 | −€1,596.64 €8,403.36 |
European Union guidance
Germany VAT guide
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% applies to most goods and services.
Questions about VAT in Germany
What is the VAT rate in Germany?
The standard VAT rate in Germany is 19%. Reduced rates of 7% apply to selected goods and services.
How do I add VAT to a price in Germany?
Multiply the net price by 1.19. For example, €100.00 plus 19% VAT is €119.00.
How do I remove VAT from a price in Germany?
Divide the price including VAT by 1.19. For example, €100.00 including 19% VAT is €84.03 before VAT.
When did the VAT rate in Germany last change?
The standard rate changed from 16% to 19% on 1 January 2021.
What does a VAT number from Germany look like?
VAT numbers from Germany start with DE and follow the format DE999999999, where 9 is a digit, L a letter and X a letter or a digit. You can check one against the EU's VIES register with the VAT number validator.