VAT Calculator DE
Add or remove consumption tax and see the net and gross amounts.
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How it works
Adding tax multiplies the net price by the rate and adds it on. Removing tax works backwards from a tax-inclusive price to find the original net amount.
Gross = Net × (1 + rate); Net = Gross ÷ (1 + rate)Frequently asked questions
What is the VAT rate in Germany?
The standard rate is 19%. Germany’s VAT (Mehrwertsteuer, USt) has a standard rate of 19% and a reduced rate of 7% on essentials such as most food, books, newspapers and public transport.
How do I add VAT to a price?
Multiply the net amount by 1.19. For example, €100 plus 19% VAT is €119.
How do I remove VAT from a total?
Divide the tax-inclusive total by 1.19. So €119 ÷ 1.19 = €100 before tax, and the VAT portion is €19.
Who has to register for VAT?
There is a small-business scheme (Kleinunternehmerregelung): businesses below modest turnover limits can opt out of charging VAT, but most register and account for it through periodic returns.
What is the reduced VAT rate in Germany?
7%, applied to most food, books, newspapers and public transport, versus the 19% standard rate.
What is Mehrwertsteuer?
It is the German word for value-added tax (VAT), often shown as MwSt or USt on receipts and invoices.
How VAT works in Germany
Germany charges VAT at a standard rate of 19% on most goods and services. It is a consumption tax collected in stages: businesses add it to their sales and reclaim the VAT they pay on purchases, so the cost ultimately falls on the final consumer.
Adding and removing VAT
To add 19% VAT, multiply the net price by 1.19 — so €100 becomes €119, of which €19 is tax. To remove it from a tax-inclusive total, divide by 1.19: €119 ÷ 1.19 = €100 before tax.
Rates and registration
Germany’s VAT (Mehrwertsteuer, USt) has a standard rate of 19% and a reduced rate of 7% on essentials such as most food, books, newspapers and public transport. There is a small-business scheme (Kleinunternehmerregelung): businesses below modest turnover limits can opt out of charging VAT, but most register and account for it through periodic returns.
VAT is administered by the Finanzamt. Businesses charge VAT on sales (Umsatzsteuer) and deduct the VAT on purchases (Vorsteuer), remitting the difference; the 7% reduced rate keeps everyday staples cheaper.
Results are estimates for general guidance in Germany and may not reflect the latest local rates, fees or rules. Check official sources before making decisions.