19% standard, 7% on food, books, public transport and cultural events. Since 1 January 2026, food served in restaurants and by caterers is taxed at 7% again (drinks stay at 19%).
€19.16 of it is tax, leaving €100.84 before tax.
Mehrwertsteuer rates in Germany for 2026
Germany charges Mehrwertsteuer at a standard rate of 19%, with a reduced rate of 7%. Amounts on this page are in Euro (EUR).
19% standard, 7% on food, books, public transport and cultural events. Since 1 January 2026, food served in restaurants and by caterers is taxed at 7% again (drinks stay at 19%).
Rate
Type
Gross = net ×
Tax share of the gross price
19%
standard
1.19
15.97%
7%
reduced
1.07
6.54%
How much Mehrwertsteuer is inside a price
If a price already includes Mehrwertsteuer, divide by 1 plus the rate: at 7%, €100 ÷ 1.07 = €93.46 before tax, so €6.54 is tax.
Rate
Tax in €100
Net of €100
Tax in €1,000
Net of €1,000
19%
€15.97
€84.03
€159.66
€840.34
7%
€6.54
€93.46
€65.42
€934.58
Adding Mehrwertsteuer to a net amount
For a quote or invoice, multiply the net amount by 1 plus the rate: at 7%, €1,000 × 1.07 = €1,070.
Rate
Tax on €100
€100 plus tax
Tax on €1,000
€1,000 plus tax
19%
€19
€119
€190
€1,190
7%
€7
€107
€70
€1,070
How Germany's standard rate compares
Germany's 19% standard rate compares with a median of 18%: 14 of the 39 countries in this calculator's table charge more, 22 less. Its lowest rate above zero is 7%: 20 countries go lower, and 17 have no rate that low.
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