German VAT Calculator (19 % and 7 %)
With this German VAT calculator you can add VAT to a net price or remove it from a gross price – at the standard rate of 19 %, the reduced rate of 7 % or a custom rate.
VAT Calculator
Net → gross or gross → net · 19 %, 7 % or custom rate
Gross amount–
Net amount–
VAT rate–
VAT amount–
Gross amount–
Formula: gross = net × (1 + rate). VAT from gross = gross × 19 / 119 (or 7 / 107).
VAT formulas
- Net → gross: net × 1.19 (or × 1.07)
- Gross → net: gross ÷ 1.19 (or ÷ 1.07)
- VAT contained in gross: gross × 19 ÷ 119 (or × 7 ÷ 107)
When does the reduced 7 % rate apply?
- most food products
- books, newspapers and magazines, including e-books
- local public transport and long-distance rail tickets
- hotel accommodation
- food served in restaurants and cafés – permanently since 1 January 2026 (drinks remain at 19 %)
Frequently asked questions
How do I remove 19 % VAT from a price?
Divide the gross price by 1.19. The result is the net price; the difference is the VAT.
Is Mehrwertsteuer the same as Umsatzsteuer?
Yes. Umsatzsteuer is the legal term, Mehrwertsteuer is what most people say.