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Germany VAT Calculator

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

Standard Rate
19.00%
Rate
Custom %
Germany
Net Amount

Official European Commission data Always up to date

Key Information

Current VAT Rates and formulas

Rate reference

Standard Rate
19.00%
Reduced Rate
7%
Currency
EUR · €
Country Code
DE
EU Member
Yes
VIES Validation
Available

Calculation reference

Adding 19.00% VAT

Net × 1.19 = gross

€100 net → €119.00 gross

Removing 19.00% VAT

Gross ÷ 1.19 = net

€100 gross → €84.03 net

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 19.00% applies to most goods and services.