VAT Calculator Germany
Calculate VAT instantly. Add VAT, remove VAT, or break down pricing with one click. Optimized for freelancers and businesses in Germany.
Current Rates
Fiscal Year 2025Standard
19%
Most goods and services
Reduced
7%
Food, books, cultural services, overnight accommodation (room only)
Zero
0%
Intra-EU supplies and exports
Registration & Compliance Rules
Overview
Germany operates one of the largest VAT systems in the EU under the Mehrwertsteuer regime.
Registration Threshold
€22,000 for small resident businesses; €0 for non-residents.
Filing Frequency & Deadlines
Monthly or quarterly depending on VAT due. Annual return mandatory.
Non-compliance Penalties
Late filing surcharges up to 10% of VAT due (max €25,000).
Digital Services (B2C)
EU OSS available for B2C digital services.
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Tax Compliance
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Estimates & Quotes
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Compare with other countries
See how Germany's VAT rates compare to other jurisdictions.
Switzerland
Mehrwertsteuer (MWST)
France
Taxe sur la Valeur Ajoutée (TVA)
Germany
Mehrwertsteuer (MwSt)
United Kingdom
Value Added Tax (VAT)
Italy
Imposta sul Valore Aggiunto (IVA)
Spain
Impuesto sobre el Valor Añadido (IVA)
Frequently Asked Questions
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Stop worrying about tax rates and manual calculations. BillingNow automatically applies the correct Mehrwertsteuer (MwSt) rules to your invoices.