VAT Calculator
Calculate net and gross prices with 19% or 7% German VAT. Includes small business check. Free, no signup required.
What is German VAT?
Value Added Tax (VAT), known in Germany as Mehrwertsteuer (MwSt) or Umsatzsteuer (USt), is an indirect consumption tax applied at every stage of the supply chain. The end consumer bears the final cost.
Standard rate: 19%
The standard German VAT rate is 19%, applicable to most goods and services. It was raised from 16% to 19% in 2007.
Reduced rate: 7%
Certain goods and services qualify for the reduced 7% rate, including food (excluding beverages), books, newspapers, public transport, and hotel stays.
Net vs. Gross
Net (Netto) is the amount before tax. Gross (Brutto) is the total including VAT. Our calculator converts in both directions — instantly and free.