Germany VAT (MwSt) Calculator
Add 19% MwSt to a net amount or strip it back from a gross total — for German invoices, quotes, and EU cross-border transactions. Also calculates at the 7% reduced rate (food, books, transport). Enter any amount: net, MwSt, and gross shown instantly.
Germany VAT Calculator (MwSt)
Most goods and services (Regelsteuersatz)
Formula
Add MwSt: Gross = Net × (1 + Rate/100) | Remove MwSt: Net = Gross ÷ (1 + Rate/100)
Germany uses the same EU VAT arithmetic. At 19%: Net × 1.19 = Gross. To extract the net from a gross price: Gross ÷ 1.19 = Net. At the reduced rate of 7%: Net × 1.07 = Gross.
Worked Example
19% MwSt on 100:
€100 net × 19% = €19.00 MwSt → €119.00 gross
19% MwSt on 1,000:
€1,000 net × 19% = €190.00 MwSt → €1,190.00 gross
Large invoice — software agency:
A Hamburg agency invoices a domestic client €8,000 net. Standard MwSt at 19% applies.
€8,000 × 19% = €1,520.00 MwSt → €9,520.00 gross
For cross-border B2B services to a VAT-registered EU business, the reverse charge typically applies and no German MwSt is charged.
Remove MwSt from a gross price:
A receipt shows €238 including 19% MwSt. What is the net?
€238 ÷ 1.19 = €200.00 net • MwSt = €38.00
Common Mistakes
- Applying 19% to food and books. Germany's 7% reduced rate covers food items (excluding restaurant meals), books, newspapers, hotel stays, and public transport. Applying the standard 19% rate to these categories will result in over-charging and potential penalties.
- Confusing MwSt with USt. MwSt (Mehrwertsteuer) and USt (Umsatzsteuer) are the same tax. MwSt is the common consumer-facing term; USt is used in legislation and on official filings. Both abbreviations appear on German invoices and tax forms.
- Missing the Kleinunternehmerregelung threshold. German businesses with turnover below €22,000 (previous year) and under €50,000 (current year) can opt out of charging MwSt under the small business rule (§19 UStG). If you apply this rule, you must not show MwSt on invoices.
Guide
How to Use
- 1
Select the MwSt rate
Choose 19% standard for most services and goods, 7% for food, books, newspapers, hotels, and public transport, or 0% for zero-rated and exempt supplies.
- 2
Choose Add or Remove
Add MwSt to a net price to get the gross, or extract the net from a gross price that already includes MwSt.
- 3
Enter the amount
Type the price in euros. The percentage calculation works identically for any currency.
- 4
Click Calculate
The result shows the net amount, MwSt, and gross price. Use the copy button to paste into an invoice or record.
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