Germany VAT calculator (MwSt)
Calculate German Mehrwertsteuer (MwSt) at 19% standard or 7% reduced rate, or reverse calculate pre-tax net amounts from gross receipts.
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About this tool
Calculate German Value Added Tax (Mehrwertsteuer / Umsatzsteuer) under § 12 UStG. Add 19% standard VAT or 7% reduced VAT to net amounts, or extract VAT from gross invoice totals with instant 1-click results.
How to use it
- 1 Enter the Euro transaction amount.
- 2 Choose "Add VAT" (Netto zu Brutto) or "Extract VAT" (Brutto zu Netto).
- 3 Select the applicable VAT rate: 19% standard, 7% reduced, or 0% tax-exempt.
- 4 View the net price, VAT tax amount, and gross total.
Questions
What are the standard VAT rates in Germany?
Germany has two main VAT rates: the standard rate of 19% on most goods and services, and the reduced rate of 7% on basic groceries, books, newspapers, and cultural events.
How do I reverse calculate German VAT?
To extract 19% VAT from a gross amount, divide the gross total by 1.19. The difference between the gross total and the net amount is the VAT.
Is my data uploaded?
No. This tool runs in your browser, so your text and files never reach our server.
Is this tool free?
Yes. It’s free to use with no sign-up and no limits for normal use.
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