Germany VAT Calculator
Add 19% VAT (Umsatzsteuer) to a net price, or work backwards from a VAT (Umsatzsteuer)-inclusive total, for Germany. Free and instant.
Presets show each country’s standard rate. Most countries also have reduced or zero rates for specific goods (food, books, medicine); enter those with the custom rate box. Rates change by law, so confirm the current rate for your category before invoicing.
How VAT (Umsatzsteuer) works in Germany
The standard rate is 19%. Adding VAT (Umsatzsteuer) means multiplying the net price by 1.19. Removing it is the step people get wrong: you divide the gross by 1.19, you do not subtract 19%. Taking 19% off a VAT (Umsatzsteuer)-inclusive total leaves you short, because the 19% was charged on the smaller net figure, not on the total.
Adding 19% VAT (Umsatzsteuer)
| Net amount | VAT (Umsatzsteuer) at 19% | Gross amount |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | 19 | 119 |
| 250 | 47.50 | 297.50 |
| 500 | 95 | 595 |
| 1,000 | 190 | 1,190 |
| 2,500 | 475 | 2,975 |
| 5,000 | 950 | 5,950 |
| 10,000 | 1,900 | 11,900 |
Removing 19% VAT (Umsatzsteuer) from a gross amount
Use this direction when you have a receipt or an inclusive price and need the net figure for your books:
| Gross amount | Net amount | VAT (Umsatzsteuer) included |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | 84.03 | 15.97 |
| 250 | 210.08 | 39.92 |
| 500 | 420.17 | 79.83 |
| 1,000 | 840.34 | 159.66 |
| 2,500 | 2,100.84 | 399.16 |
| 5,000 | 4,201.68 | 798.32 |
| 10,000 | 8,403.36 | 1,596.64 |
Reduced and zero rates
Not everything is charged at 19%. In Germany the reduced and zero rates cover 7% on food, books, newspapers, public transport and cultural events. The calculator above accepts any rate, so switch to a custom rate when you are invoicing something outside the standard band.
Registering and charging
Small businesses under the Kleinunternehmerregelung can stay outside the VAT system below the turnover limit. Until you are registered you must not charge VAT (Umsatzsteuer), and once you are, your invoices need your registration number, the rate applied and the VAT (Umsatzsteuer) amount shown separately. Keep the arithmetic on the invoice consistent with your filings: rounding each line differently is a common source of small mismatches.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the VAT (Umsatzsteuer) rate in Germany?
The standard rate is 19%. Reduced or zero rates apply to 7% on food, books, newspapers, public transport and cultural events.
How do I add 19% VAT (Umsatzsteuer) to a price?
Multiply the net price by 1.19. For example 1,000 net becomes 1,190 gross, of which 190 is VAT (Umsatzsteuer).
How do I remove 19% VAT (Umsatzsteuer) from a total?
Divide the gross amount by 1.19. A 1,000 inclusive total is 840.34 net plus 159.66 of VAT (Umsatzsteuer). Subtracting 19% from the total gives the wrong answer.
Is this Germany VAT calculator free?
Yes. It runs entirely in your browser, there is no sign-up, and nothing you type is sent anywhere.