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🇩🇪Germany Mehrwertsteuer (MwSt / USt) Calculator

Calculate German VAT (Mehrwertsteuer). Convert Netto to Brutto or extract MwSt from Brutto amounts at 19% standard and 7% reduced tax rates.

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Germany Mehrwertsteuer (MwSt / USt)

Deutschland • Currency: EUR ($)

Calculation Mode & Tax Rates

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$1$5,000
Total Price (Tax-Inclusive)
$119
Net (Tax-Excl.)$100
VAT (19%)$19
Gross (Tax-Incl.)$119
Invoice Accounting SummaryMehrwertsteuer (MwSt / USt)
Taxable Amount (19%):$100
Calculated Tax (19%):+$19
Total Payable:$119
Mathematical Step:

Gross = Net (100) + [Net × 19% (19)]

Quick Reference Table (19% Mehrwertsteuer (MwSt / USt))Adding tax to base prices

Base InputNet PriceTax Amount (19%)Total Price
$10$10+$2$12
$25$25+$5$30
$50$50+$10$60
$100$100+$19$119
$250$250+$48$298
$500$500+$95$595
$1,000$1,000+$190$1,190

Germany Tax Rules: Mehrwertsteuer (MwSt / USt)

In Germany, value-added tax is governed by the Value Added Tax Act (Umsatzsteuergesetz - UStG). Businesses charge either 19% standard or 7% reduced VAT and must issue invoices clearly distinguishing net amount, applicable VAT rate, and total gross amount.

Standard 19% MwSt rate on commercial products, automotive, electronics, and consulting services.
Reduced 7% statutory rate on staple groceries, books, cultural tickets, and domestic passenger transit.
Computes Netto to Brutto and Brutto to Netto (Herausrechnen der Mehrwertsteuer).
Compliant invoice layout displaying net subtotal, calculated VAT, and gross invoice sum (§ 14 UStG).

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is VAT in Germany?

German VAT (Mehrwertsteuer) is 19% on most goods and services. A reduced 7% rate applies to most food, books, newspapers, hotel stays and local public transport. Prices shown to consumers in Germany must include VAT.

What are the statutory VAT / sales tax rates in Germany?

In Germany, value-added tax is governed by the Value Added Tax Act (Umsatzsteuergesetz - UStG). Businesses charge either 19% standard or 7% reduced VAT and must issue invoices clearly distinguishing net amount, applicable VAT rate, and total gross amount.