Germany VAT (MwSt) Calculator 2024
Calculate Net, Gross, and VAT amounts (Umsatzsteuer / Mehrwertsteuer)
Introduction
🎯 What
Value Added Tax (Mehrwertsteuer/Umsatzsteuer) applied to goods and services in Germany.
👥 Who
Consumers pay it. Businesses collect and remit it to the Finanzamt.
💡 Why
Calculate exact VAT amounts for invoicing or expense tracking.
📝 Transaction Details
−📊 Summary
Detailed VAT Breakdown
Germany VAT Rates (2024)
Tax Slabs Explanation
- Standard VAT: 19% - Most goods and services
- Reduced VAT: 7% - Food, books, newspapers, cultural items
- VAT can be overridden manually for special cases
Allowances & Deductions
- Input VAT deduction for businesses
- VAT-exempt sales (exports, medical, education)
- Reduced VAT rates for specific goods/services
- Optional manual overrides for custom calculations
Standard & Reduced Rates
Applies to most goods and services, luxuries, electronics, consulting, etc.
Food, books, newspapers, cultural events, some medical goods.
Exports to non-EU countries, intra-community supply.
Examples
Example 1: Net → Gross
Net price: €100 | VAT rate: 19%
Gross price = €119, VAT = €19
Example 2: Gross → Net
Gross price: €107 | VAT rate: 7%
Net price = €100, VAT = €7
Example 3: Custom Rate
Net price: €50 | Custom VAT: 16%
Gross price = €58, VAT = €8
FAQs
Q: Is VAT included in prices for consumers?
A: Retail prices usually
include VAT.
Q: Is VAT included in shelf prices?
A: Yes, for consumers
(Bruttopreis). B2B prices are often quoted Net.
Q: Can businesses reclaim VAT?
A: Yes, input VAT can be deducted from
output VAT.
Q: Can I deduct input VAT?
A: Only VAT-registered businesses can
deduct "Vorsteuer".
Q: Are all products subject to VAT?
A: No, some goods/services are
VAT-exempt.
Q: What is the reduced VAT rate?
A: 7% for certain essential goods
and cultural items.
Q: Small Business Rule?
A: "Kleinunternehmer" (turnover < €22,000) do
not charge VAT.
Disclaimer: This Germany VAT Calculator 2024 is for informational and Google AdSense content purposes only. Rates and exemptions may vary. Estimates may differ from official tax filings. Consult German tax authorities (Finanzamt) or a licensed tax professional for exact VAT obligations.