How do you calculate VAT (19% & 7%)?

To calculate VAT from a net amount, multiply the net amount by 0.19 (for 19% standard rate) or 0.07 (for 7% reduced rate). Gross amount equals Net + VAT.

How do you convert Gross to Net?

To extract the net amount from a gross amount, divide the gross total by 1.19 (for 19% VAT) or 1.07 (for 7% VAT).

What is the difference between VAT, Sales Tax (USt), and Input Tax (Vorsteuer)?

In everyday German usage, Mehrwertsteuer (MwSt) and Umsatzsteuer (USt) are identical. Vorsteuer (input tax) refers to the VAT paid by a business on purchases, which can be refunded by the tax office.

VAT Calculator (MwSt-Rechner)

Calculate gross, net, and VAT amounts instantly with German tax rates (19% & 7%) or custom rates.

Amount (€)

Calculation Mode

Tax Rate

Calculation Results

Net Amount

100,00 €

VAT Amount (Umsatzsteuer) (19%)

19,00 €

Gross Amount

119,00 €

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Calculate VAT: How the MwSt & VAT Calculator Works

With our free MwSt & VAT calculator, you can instantly calculate net amounts, gross amounts, and included value-added tax (VAT) according to current tax rates in Germany.

1Net to Gross (Add VAT)

Calculate the gross amount from the net amount. For the standard rate of 19%, multiply the net amount by 1.19.

Gross = Net × (1 + Tax Rate / 100)

2Gross to Net (Extract VAT)

Want to extract VAT from a gross total? Simply divide the gross amount by 1.19 (for 19% VAT).

Net = Gross / (1 + Tax Rate / 100)

German VAT Rates at a Glance

19% Standard Rate: Applies to most goods, services, electronics, and consulting services.
7% Reduced Rate: Applies to food, books, newspapers, artwork, and certain local passenger transport.
0% Tax Exempt: Applies to small business owners under § 19 UStG or tax-free intra-EU deliveries.

VAT Calculator (MwSt-Rechner)

Calculate gross, net, and VAT amounts instantly with German tax rates (19% & 7%) or custom rates.

Amount (€)

Calculation Mode

Tax Rate

Calculation Results

Net Amount

100,00 €

VAT Amount (Umsatzsteuer) (19%)

19,00 €

Gross Amount

119,00 €

Need to write a proper invoice?

Solobuch automatically applies correct German tax rules, formats PDFs, and handles XRechnung/ZUGFeRD exports.

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Calculate VAT: How the MwSt & VAT Calculator Works

With our free MwSt & VAT calculator, you can instantly calculate net amounts, gross amounts, and included value-added tax (VAT) according to current tax rates in Germany.

1Net to Gross (Add VAT)

Calculate the gross amount from the net amount. For the standard rate of 19%, multiply the net amount by 1.19.

Gross = Net × (1 + Tax Rate / 100)

2Gross to Net (Extract VAT)

Want to extract VAT from a gross total? Simply divide the gross amount by 1.19 (for 19% VAT).

Net = Gross / (1 + Tax Rate / 100)

German VAT Rates at a Glance

19% Standard Rate: Applies to most goods, services, electronics, and consulting services.
7% Reduced Rate: Applies to food, books, newspapers, artwork, and certain local passenger transport.
0% Tax Exempt: Applies to small business owners under § 19 UStG or tax-free intra-EU deliveries.