Germany VAT calculator (MwSt 19%)
Enter an amount in euros and choose add or remove to get MwSt at the standard 19%, or type 7 for reduced-rate goods.
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How to use it
- Enter amount, calculation and vat rate.
- The result appears straight away and updates as you edit.
- Copy the result, or copy a link that keeps the same values to share it.
How it is calculated
Add: VAT = amount × 19 ÷ 100 and total = amount × 1.19. Remove from an inclusive price: amount before VAT = total ÷ 1.19 and VAT = total × 19 ÷ 119.
Example
Inputs: Amount = 100 EUR, Calculation = Add VAT to the amount, VAT rate = 19 %. Result: Total including VAT: 119.00 EUR; Amount before VAT: 100.00 EUR; VAT amount: 19.00 EUR.
Limits and caveats
- The default 19% is the standard rate in the German VAT Act (UStG) as published by the Federal Ministry of Finance.
- The reduced 7% applies to items such as most food and books, so change the rate when needed.
Questions about this tool
What is the difference between Netto and Brutto?
Netto is the price before VAT and Brutto is the price including VAT. At 19%, Brutto = Netto × 1.19.
When do I use 7%?
For reduced-rate items such as most groceries, books and newspapers.
Has the rate changed before?
It was cut to 16% from July to December 2020 and went back to 19% on 1 January 2021.