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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
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What do you need to calculate?
Calculate Germany working days
9 national Feiertage excluded for 2026
Add German MwSt at 19%
19% standard, 7% reduced rate
Get Germany invoice due date
Zahlungsziel from net terms
Germany business days from today
Arbeitstage from any start date
Germany real due date
Adjust when due date falls on Feiertag
Check gross margin
Handelsspanne from cost and sell price
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 dateMwSt & tax compliance
Add or remove German MwSt at 19% standard or 7% reduced rate for compliant Rechnungen with Nettobetrag and Bruttobetrag.
Germany MwSt calculatorPayroll & HR
Count Arbeitstage for notice periods, probation, and project timelines with all 9 national Feiertage pre-loaded for 2026.
Germany working daysLogistics & freight
Quote LCL sea freight with CBM calculations for shipments through Hamburg — Germany's main container port.
CBM for sea freightProject management
Count Arbeitstage from today using Germany-specific public holiday data for accurate project and approval deadlines.
Germany business days from todayPricing & margin
Calculate Handelsspanne and markup on MwSt-exclusive prices before applying the 19% rate to client-facing Angebote.
Margin calculatorMost searched in Germany
Tax & MwSt
Working Days
Workflows
Germany Business Workflows
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Invoicing (Rechnungsstellung) Workflow
- 1. Issue invoiceInvoice Due Date Calculator
Set Zahlungsziel from invoice date and net terms
- 2. Adjust for FeiertageReal Due Date Calculator
Move due date to next Arbeitstag if needed
- 3. Count ArbeitstageBusiness Days Calculator
See exactly how many working days until due
MwSt & Pricing Workflow
- 1. Check gross marginMargin Calculator
Verify Handelsspanne before quoting
- 2. Apply markupMarkup Calculator
Set Aufschlag % to reach target sell price
- 3. Add 19% MwStGermany VAT Calculator
Show Nettobetrag, MwSt, and Bruttobetrag
Logistics Workflow
- 1. Calculate cargo CBMCBM Calculator
Get total m³ for LCL sea freight quote
- 2. Find delivery dateAdd Business Days
Dispatch + transit days to arrival date
- 3. Set ZahlungszielInvoice Due Date Calculator
Match supplier invoice to net terms
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Germany VAT Calculator (MwSt)
Add or remove German MwSt at 19% standard or 7% reduced rate (ermäßigt). Shows net, tax, gross.
Germany Working Days Calculator
Count German Arbeitstage with 9 national Feiertage excluded for 2026.
Business Days Calculator
Count working days between any two dates, weekends excluded.
Add Business Days
Find the date that is N Arbeitstage from any start date.
Invoice Due Date Calculator
Calculate exact Zahlungsziel from Net 7, 14, 30, 60, 90 terms.
Real Due Date Calculator
Adjust due date to next working day after a weekend or Feiertag.
Margin Calculator
Gross profit margin from cost and selling price — Handelsspanne.
CBM Calculator
Shipping volume in cubic metres for LCL sea freight quotes.
Working Days Europe
Working days across all EU member states with country-specific public holidays.
VAT Calculator Europe
VAT rates and calculations for Germany, France, Spain, Italy and 7 more EU countries.
Reference
German VAT (MwSt) Rate Reference
| Category | Rate | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Standard rate (Normalsatz) | 19% | Most goods and services |
| Reduced rate (ermäßigt) | 7% | Food, books, newspapers, public transport, cultural events |
| Zero rate | 0% | Exports outside the EU |
| VAT registration | No threshold | All VAT-taxable businesses in Germany must register immediately |
| Filing (Voranmeldung) | Monthly or quarterly | Depending on prior year VAT liability |
| Finanzamt | Tax authority in Germany | Each 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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