Germany Reverse VAT Calculator
German prices typically include 19% MwSt. Divide your € total by 1.19—or 1.07 on reduced-rate groceries and books when the receipt shows 7%.
Enter the total you paid (VAT included) and your rate.
Step 2 — Your breakdown
We reverse the tax using the standard formula:
Enter a total and tax rate to see your breakdown.
Nineteen percent MwSt is the norm on electronics and most services. Seven percent covers many foods, books, and cultural tickets—check the Steuersatz on the Rechnung.
B2B USt-IdNr. validation enables reverse charge on some cross-border B2B supplies with no VAT on your invoice.
Berlin startups and Hamburg wholesalers both need rate-matched divisors on tax-inclusive quotes—never assume 19% when the Rechnung shows 7% on grocery lines.
Munich manufacturers reverse VAT on tax-inclusive tool invoices. Amazon.de gross deposits need per-order 19% or 7% splits for DATEV import.
Automotive suppliers in Stuttgart comparing tax-inclusive quotes from Austrian vendors must use each country's divisor on the pretax net value, not a blended EU average.
Small businesses under Kleinunternehmer rules may not charge MwSt but still receive tax-inclusive invoices from suppliers. Reverse VAT on those purchases before claiming Vorsteuer in Elster filings when eligible.
E-invoicing and XRechnung requirements mean B2B PDFs should show net and VAT explicitly—when only a gross figure appears, divide by 1.19 or 1.07 per line before DATEV posting.
Nettobetrag = Bruttobetrag ÷ (1 + Steuersatz/100).
Cross-border B2C sales into Germany from EU warehouses must show German MwSt when the platform collects at checkout—reverse using the rate on that receipt.
| Rate | Category | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| 19% standard VAT | Standard VAT | German Mehrwertsteuer (MwSt) standard rate. |
| Reduced | Lower VAT tiers | Many EU countries apply reduced VAT on food, books, or hospitality — use your invoice rate. |
| Zero | Zero-rated supplies | Exports and certain essentials may be zero-rated; confirm on your document. |
€119 inclusive at 19% MwSt.
Net €100 | MwSt €19 | Total €119
Register with Finanzamt when required. ELSTER filing and e-invoicing rules evolve—confirm with a Steuerberater. Archive Rechnung PDFs showing 7% vs 19% splits for DATEV import audit trails.
19% MwSt on most goods and services.
7% on many essentials per German VAT law.
Net €100; VAT €19.
Some B2B EU supplies show no VAT—you may self-assess separately.
