Germany VAT calculator
The standard VAT rate in Germany is 19%, with reduced rate of 7%. Rates checked on 21 October 2026 against European Commission, Taxes in Europe Database (TEDB).
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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: https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/tedb/#/vat-search · https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/ustg_1980/__12.html. Last checked 21 October 2026. Rates cover the categories most businesses invoice; the source lists every item.
Germany VAT numbers look like DE999999999. Check a VAT number
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- 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.