German VAT Calculator 2026: net, gross & tax
Convert prices between net and gross and instantly see how much VAT (19% or 7%) is included, for invoices, quotes or purchases.
German VAT is 19% at the standard rate and 7% at the reduced rate in 2026, so gross = net × 1.19 (or × 1.07) and net = gross ÷ 1.19 (or ÷ 1.07).
The formula
Gross = net × (1 + rate ÷ 100); net = gross ÷ (1 + rate ÷ 100); VAT = gross minus net.
Worked example
Example at the standard 19% rate: a net price of €100 becomes €119 gross, of which €19 is VAT. The other way round, €119 gross ÷ 1.19 = €100 net.
Key figures for 2026
| Standard VAT rate 2026 | 19% |
|---|---|
| Reduced VAT rate 2026 | 7% |
| Reduced rate applies to | Food, books, newspapers, local public transport (Anlage 2 UStG) |
| Legal basis | § 12 UStG |
| Small businesses (§ 19 UStG) | Charge no VAT and cannot reclaim input tax |
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How the German VAT calculation works
Germany applies a standard VAT rate of 19% and a reduced rate of 7% for certain goods and services (e.g. food, books, newspapers, local public transport) under § 12 UStG and Anlage 2 UStG.
From net to gross: gross = net × 1.19 (or × 1.07 at the reduced rate). VAT itself is the difference between gross and net.
From gross to net: net = gross ÷ 1.19 (or ÷ 1.07). You need this, for example, when a price already includes VAT and you want the pure goods value.
Small businesses under the Kleinunternehmerregelung (§ 19 UStG) do not charge VAT on invoices and, in return, cannot reclaim input tax: for them this calculator is mainly useful for checking incoming invoices.
This calculator provides non-binding guidance and does not replace professional tax advice.
Frequently asked questions
- How much is German VAT at 19% or 7%?
- The standard rate is 19%, the reduced rate is 7% (e.g. food, books, newspapers, local transport). Basis: § 12 UStG.
- How do I convert gross to net?
- Net = gross ÷ 1.19 (or ÷ 1.07 at the reduced rate). VAT is the difference between gross and net.
- How do I convert net to gross?
- Gross = net × 1.19 (or × 1.07 at the reduced rate).
- When does the reduced 7% rate apply?
- The reduced rate applies to the goods and services exhaustively listed in Anlage 2 of the UStG, such as food, books, newspapers and local public transport.
- What applies to small businesses under § 19 UStG?
- Small businesses (Kleinunternehmer) do not charge VAT on their invoices and, in return, cannot reclaim input tax. Turnover thresholds apply. This calculator does not replace professional tax advice.
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As of (tax year 2026) · last verified: 2026-07
Sources: § 12 UStG (Steuersätze), Anlage 2 UStG (ermäßigter Steuersatz), § 19 UStG (Kleinunternehmerregelung)
Calculation logic editorially reviewed by the Nomado24 team. Not tax advice.