# Germany VAT calculator

> Add or remove Germany VAT at the 19% standard rate and reduced rate 7%. Rates checked 21 October 2026 against the official source. Free.

Canonical page: https://superbooks.io/tools/vat-calculator/germany/

## Germany VAT rates

| Rate | Type | Typically applies to |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 19% | standard | Everything not listed for another rate |
| 7% | reduced | Food, restaurant meals (not drinks), books, hotels, transport |

Rates as TEDB lists them for 2026-07-01, its latest snapshot on the day we checked. Restaurant/catering services excluding drinks taxed at 7% since 2026-01-01 per section 12(2) no. 15 UStG; TEDB category list does not show this yet (rate values unchanged).

Source: European Commission, Taxes in Europe Database (TEDB), https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/tedb/#/vat-search, https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/ustg_1980/__12.html. Last checked 21 October 2026.

## Calculate with the API

GET https://app.superbooks.io/api/tools/vat-calculator?country=DE&amount=100&mode=add

## Questions

### What is the VAT rate in Germany?

The standard VAT rate in Germany is 19%. Germany also applies 7% (food, restaurant meals (not drinks), books, hotels, transport). Checked 21 October 2026 against European Commission, Taxes in Europe Database (TEDB).

### How do I calculate VAT in Germany?

To add it, multiply the net amount by 1.19: 100.00 EUR net becomes 119.00 EUR gross. To take it out, divide the gross amount by 1.19.

### What does a Germany VAT number look like?

It starts with DE, for example DE999999999. You can check one with the free VAT number checker.