What is the Mehrwertsteuer (MwSt) rate in Germany in 2025?

The standard Mehrwertsteuer (MwSt) rate in Germany is 19% as of 2025. Standard rate 19%; reduced rate 7% applies to food, books, newspapers and public transport.

How do I remove Mehrwertsteuer (MwSt) from a Germany price?

Divide the gross by 1.19. Select "Remove tax" mode — the calculator will automatically extract the 19% tax from the entered gross price and show you the net amount.

How do I add 19% MwSt to a net price?

Multiply the net price by 1.19. For example, €100 net becomes €119 gross — €100 net plus €19 tax. Use Add mode and the calculator shows the full breakdown.

What does the reduced 7% MwSt rate apply to?

The reduced 7% rate covers food, books, newspapers, magazines, public transport and certain cultural goods. Change the rate field to 7 to calculate with it.

Is MwSt the same as VAT?

Yes. Mehrwertsteuer (MwSt), also written Umsatzsteuer (USt) on invoices, is Germany's value-added tax. It works the same way as VAT in other EU countries.

Is my data sent anywhere when I use this calculator?

No. All Mehrwertsteuer (MwSt) calculations run entirely in your browser using JavaScript. No amounts, inputs or personal data are ever transmitted to any server.

Are there reduced Mehrwertsteuer (MwSt) rates in Germany?

Yes. Germany applies a reduced Mehrwertsteuer (MwSt) rate of 7%. Override the rate field to calculate with the reduced rate.

Germany MwSt Calculator (Mehrwertsteuer) 2025

This calculator adds or removes German Mehrwertsteuer (MwSt) — the value-added tax, also written Umsatzsteuer on invoices. The standard rate is 19% in 2025, with a reduced 7% rate for items such as food, books, newspapers and public transport. It’s useful for pricing, invoicing, and checking the tax inside a gross figure.

How it works

The calculator works in two modes:

Add tax treats your input as the net price. It computes tax = net × rate ÷ 100 and gross = net + tax. At 19%, the gross is simply net × 1.19.
Remove tax treats your input as the gross (tax-inclusive) price. It computes net = gross ÷ (1 + rate ÷ 100) and tax = gross − net. At 19%, divide the gross by 1.19.

You can override the rate field — for example to 7% — to handle reduced-rate goods.

Example

A net price of €200 at the standard 19% rate, in Add mode:

tax = 200 × 0.19 = €38.00
gross = 200 + 38 = €238.00

In Remove mode, entering €238 gross gives back €200 net and €38 tax.

Mode	Input	Tax (19%)	Result
Add	€200 net	€38.00	€238.00 gross
Remove	€238 gross	€38.00	€200.00 net

Reduced rate 7% applies to food, books, newspapers and public transport. The tool runs entirely in your browser — no amounts or personal data are transmitted.