VATCalculate VAT in Germany
VAT in Germany: add or remove 19% or one of the reduced rates from any amount in EUR, with the result shown instantly.
Germany VAT · USt/MwSt
How to calculate VAT in Germany
Adding VAT to a net price
VAT = net × 19 / 100
Gross = net × 1.19
Removing VAT from a gross price
Net = gross / 1.19
VAT = gross − net
Do not subtract 19% from the total to find the net price — divide by 1.19 instead. Subtracting the percentage removes too much, because VAT is only 15.97% of the gross amount.
VAT rates in Germany
Germany uses 2 VAT rates: a standard rate of 19%, reduced rate of 7%. The standard rate is below the Europe average of 20% and shared with 8 other countries in our list.
The 7% reduced rate applies to most food, books, newspapers, local public transport and cultural events. Since January 2026 food served in restaurants is again taxed at 7%, while drinks stay at 19%.
Official source: bundesfinanzministerium.de. Rates checked October 2026.
VAT examples in EUR
Common amounts with 19% VAT added:
| Net | VAT 19% | Gross |
|---|---|---|
| 10.00 EUR | 1.90 EUR | 11.90 EUR |
| 50.00 EUR | 9.50 EUR | 59.50 EUR |
| 100.00 EUR | 19.00 EUR | 119.00 EUR |
| 500.00 EUR | 95.00 EUR | 595.00 EUR |
| 1,000.00 EUR | 190.00 EUR | 1,190.00 EUR |
| 10,000.00 EUR | 1,900.00 EUR | 11,900.00 EUR |
Removing VAT from gross prices
| Gross | Net | VAT |
|---|---|---|
| 59.50 EUR | 50.00 EUR | 9.50 EUR |
| 119.00 EUR | 100.00 EUR | 19.00 EUR |
| 595.00 EUR | 500.00 EUR | 95.00 EUR |
| 1,190.00 EUR | 1,000.00 EUR | 190.00 EUR |
Questions about VAT in Germany
What is the VAT rate in Germany?
The standard VAT rate in Germany is 19%. Reduced rates of 7% apply to selected goods and services.
How do I add 19% VAT to a price?
Multiply the net price by 1.19. For example 500.00 EUR × 1.19 = 595.00 EUR.
How do I remove VAT from a gross price in Germany?
Divide the gross price by 1.19. For example 595.00 EUR ÷ 1.19 = 500.00 EUR net; the difference is the VAT.
How much of a EUR price is VAT?
At 19%, VAT makes up 15.97% of the gross price (19 ÷ 119).