Add or remove VAT at Germany's standard rate of 19%. Pre-set to EUR — switch modes to work forwards from a net price or backwards from a VAT-inclusive total.
€300.00 × 1.19 = €357.00
Adding 19% VAT to a smartphone priced at €300.00 (net) gives €357.00 gross — that's €57.00 of VAT.
€45.00 ÷ 1.19 = €37.82
Removing 19% VAT from a bar tab marked €45.00 (gross) leaves €37.82 net — the VAT portion is €7.18.
| Rate | Applies to |
|---|---|
| 19% standard | Most goods and services |
| 7% | Food, books & newspapers, public transport, hotel stays |
Businesses in Germany generally must register for VAT once taxable turnover reaches €25,000 prior-year turnover / €100,000 current-year turnover (Kleinunternehmer). VAT registration and returns are administered by Finanzamt (örtliches Finanzamt).
The standard VAT rate in Germany is 19%. Reduced rates of 7% apply to items such as food, books & newspapers, public transport, hotel stays. (Rates as of 2026-08-15.)
Divide the VAT-inclusive price by 1.19 (that is, 1 + 19%). Removing 19% VAT from a bar tab marked €45.00 (gross) leaves €37.82 net — the VAT portion is €7.18.
Multiply the net price by 1.19. Adding 19% VAT to a smartphone priced at €300.00 (net) gives €357.00 gross — that's €57.00 of VAT.
You must register for VAT in Germany once your taxable turnover reaches €25,000 prior-year turnover / €100,000 current-year turnover (Kleinunternehmer). Registration is handled by Finanzamt (örtliches Finanzamt).
Rates and thresholds shown as of 2026-08-15. Tax rules change — confirm current figures with Finanzamt (örtliches Finanzamt) before relying on them.