Germany company car calculator
Calculate taxable benefit of a German company car under the 1% rule (Dienstwagenrechner) with 0.03% commute rate and EV/hybrid tax relief.
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Calculate the taxable non-cash benefit (geldwerter Vorteil) of a German company car (Dienstwagen) under the 1% rule. Includes distance charges for commuting (0.03% per km) and preferential tax reductions for electric (0.25%) and hybrid vehicles (0.5%).
How to use it
- 1 Enter the vehicle gross list price (Bruttolistenpreis) when new, including extras and VAT.
- 2 Enter the one-way distance between your residence and workplace in kilometres.
- 3 Select vehicle powertrain: Combustion (1.0%), Hybrid (0.5%), or Pure Electric (0.25%).
- 4 Review your monthly taxable benefit and estimated net monthly out-of-pocket cost.
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How does the 1% company car rule work in Germany?
Employees must pay tax on 1% of the car's gross list price each month for private use, plus 0.03% of the list price per kilometre of one-way commute distance.
What are the tax advantages for electric company cars in Germany?
Pure electric vehicles with a gross list price up to €70,000 are taxed at only 0.25% per month, reducing the taxable benefit by 75% compared to combustion cars.
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Is this tool free?
Yes. It’s free to use with no sign-up and no limits for normal use.
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