What is the VAT registration threshold in Germany?

Registration with BZSt is required once taxable turnover exceeds €25,000 (previous year).

🇩🇪 Germany

VAT rates in Germany (2026)

Q: What is the current VAT rate in Germany?

The standard VAT rate in Germany is 19%, with reduced rates of 7% for eligible goods and services.

All current VAT rates collected in one table — use them with the VAT calculator for Germany.

Rate	Name	Applies to
19%	Standard (Regelsteuersatz)	Most goods and services
7%	Reduced (ermäßigter Satz)	Food, books, newspapers, hotels

VAT registration threshold

Businesses must register for VAT with BZSt once taxable turnover exceeds €25,000 (previous year). Below the threshold, registration is usually optional but can still be beneficial if your customers are VAT-registered businesses.

Reverse charge

The reverse charge mechanism applies in Germany: when you sell to a VAT-registered business in another EU/ covered jurisdiction, you typically invoice without VAT and the customer accounts for it.

What is the current VAT rate in Germany?

The standard VAT rate is 19%, with reduced rates of 7%.

Do I have to register for VAT in Germany?

If your taxable turnover exceeds €25,000 (previous year), registration with BZSt is mandatory. Voluntary registration can make sense below the threshold if you serve VAT-registered businesses.