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Germany Business Calculators — MwSt (VAT), Working Days, Invoice Dates & Finance Tools

Free Germany business calculators — MwSt (VAT) at 19% standard or 7% reduced rate, working days with all 9 national Feiertage excluded, invoice due dates (Zahlungsziel), gross margin, markup, and CBM shipping volume. All tools are browser-based with no sign-up required.

19%

Standard MwSt

7%

Reduced rate (ermäßigter Steuersatz)

~251

Working days/year

9

National Feiertage

Practical use cases

Useful for Germany businesses

Accounts receivable

Calculate Zahlungsziel for Net 30/45/60 invoices and find the next Arbeitstag when due dates fall on Feiertage.

Germany invoice due date

MwSt & tax compliance

Add or remove German MwSt at 19% standard or 7% reduced rate for compliant Rechnungen with Nettobetrag and Bruttobetrag.

Germany MwSt calculator

Payroll & HR

Count Arbeitstage for notice periods, probation, and project timelines with all 9 national Feiertage pre-loaded for 2026.

Germany working days

Logistics & freight

Quote LCL sea freight with CBM calculations for shipments through Hamburg — Germany's main container port.

CBM for sea freight

Project management

Count Arbeitstage from today using Germany-specific public holiday data for accurate project and approval deadlines.

Germany business days from today

Pricing & margin

Calculate Handelsspanne and markup on MwSt-exclusive prices before applying the 19% rate to client-facing Angebote.

Margin calculator

Workflows

Germany Business Workflows

Workflow tip

Use this in your Germany workflow

After calculating MwSt, invoice due dates, or working days, save the result into your team SOP, spreadsheet, CRM, Slack, Notion, email or checklist. Use the Copy result summary button in each calculator to paste a ready-made note your team can reference without recalculating.

Invoicing (Rechnungsstellung) Workflow

MwSt & Pricing Workflow

Logistics Workflow

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Reference

German VAT (MwSt) Rate Reference

CategoryRateExamples
Standard rate (Normalsatz)19%Most goods and services
Reduced rate (ermäßigt)7%Food, books, newspapers, public transport, cultural events
Zero rate0%Exports outside the EU
VAT registrationNo thresholdAll VAT-taxable businesses in Germany must register immediately
Filing (Voranmeldung)Monthly or quarterlyDepending on prior year VAT liability
FinanzamtTax authority in GermanyEach business registers with local Finanzamt

Rates correct as of 2026 — verify with your local Finanzamt or a German tax advisor for current guidance.

FAQ

Germany Business FAQs

What is the standard German VAT rate?

19% (Normalsatz). The reduced rate is 7% (ermäßigter Steuersatz) for food, books, newspapers, hotel accommodation, public transport tickets, and cultural events.

Is there a VAT registration threshold in Germany?

No. Unlike the UK or France, Germany does not have a turnover threshold for VAT registration — all VAT-taxable businesses must register for Umsatzsteuer immediately when starting taxable activity. There is a small business rule (Kleinunternehmerregelung) up to €22,000 turnover.

How many national public holidays (Feiertage) are there in Germany?

9 national Feiertage apply in all German states. Additional state-level holidays vary — Bavaria has the most (up to 13 total), while most northern states have 9. The Germany Working Days Calculator uses the 9 national holidays.

What are standard payment terms in Germany?

§271a BGB and §286 BGB apply. Standard commercial terms are Net 30 calendar days. German law entitles creditors to claim 9 percentage points above the ECB base rate as statutory interest after the deadline. Skonto (cash discount) is commonly offered: 2% within 10 days.

How many Arbeitstage are there in Germany in 2026?

Approximately 251 across Germany (using 9 national holidays): 365 minus 104 weekends minus 9 national Feiertage on weekdays. Some states have fewer working days due to additional Feiertage.

How do I calculate MwSt in Germany?

Standard: Net × 1.19 = Gross. To add 7%: Net × 1.07. To remove 19%: Gross ÷ 1.19 = Net. The Germany VAT Calculator shows the Nettobetrag, MwSt-Betrag, and Bruttobetrag together.

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