Germany
VAT Calculator

Calculate VAT for transactions in Germany easily. Current standard rate is 19.00%.

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Country

€

Rate

Custom %

Net Amount

€100.00

€

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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

Current VAT Rates

VAT Rates - Germany

Standard Rate: 19.00%
Reduced Rate: 7%

Key Information

Country Code

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.

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