Germany Reverse VAT
Calculator
Pre-filled with Germany's standard 19% vat rate. Enter any gross total amount to calculate the net ex-tax price instantly.
Pre-filled with Germany's standard VAT rate
About Germany VAT
Germany charges standard Value Added Tax (known as Mehrwertsteuer - MwSt or Umsatzsteuer - USt) at a rate of 19%. A reduced rate of 7% applies to basic foodstuffs, books, public transport, and hotel stays.
Reversing the German MwSt at 19% requires dividing the total price by 1.19. This isolates the net price from the tax component, which is vital for German businesses preparing their monthly or quarterly VAT declarations (Umsatzsteuervoranmeldung).
The MwSt rate is federal and uniform across all German states and cities including Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, and Frankfurt.
Tax Rates in Major Germany Cities
* Consumption taxes like VAT and GST are levied strictly at the national level in Germany. Municipal or city-level surcharges do not apply, so rates are completely uniform country-wide.
When to Use This Calculator in Germany
MwSt Auditing
German businesses use this calculator to verify MwSt calculations on vendor bills and to accurately record net expenses in their accounting systems.
Frequently Asked Questions: Germany VAT/GST
How do I calculate net price from gross MwSt in Germany?+
To find the net price before 19% MwSt in Germany, divide the gross total price by 1.19. For example, a gross total of €119.00 divided by 1.19 equals €100.00 net price. The MwSt is €19.00.