Germany VAT Calculator (Mehrwertsteuer)
Enter an amount, choose the standard or reduced rate, and choose whether the amount already includes VAT or not.
Reflects 19% / 7% rates (effective 2007-01-01).
Last checked 2026-09-11 · v1. Tax rules change — verify against an official source before relying on this for a filing.
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Germany VAT Calculator (Mehrwertsteuer)
Add or remove German VAT (Mehrwertsteuer) from an amount.
This is an estimate for general informational purposes only. VAT rate classification depends on the specific goods or service — verify the correct rate for your item before invoicing or filing a VAT return.
Germany charges a standard VAT (Mehrwertsteuer) rate of 19% on most goods and services, with a reduced 7% rate for items like food, books and local public transport.
Example
- With the default values shown above, this calculator returns: Net Amount ≈ EUR 100.00; VAT Amount ≈ EUR 19.00; Gross Amount ≈ EUR 119.00.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Germany’s standard VAT rate?
19%, in effect since 1 January 2007, applied to most goods and services.
What gets the reduced 7% rate?
Food, books, newspapers, local public transport and, since 2026, restaurant meals are among the categories taxed at the reduced 7% rate.