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Germany VAT & Freelancer Tax Guide

Reviewed Jun 2026

Standard VAT
19%
Reduced rates
7%
Self-employed income tax (mid)
~30%

How to use this in VatVantage

Open Settings and select Germany from the country preset. VatVantage will set VAT to 19% and the income tax estimate to ~30%. Adjust the sliders if your bracket differs.

Notes for freelancers

  • Currency: €
  • Region: EU
  • EU VAT rules: charge customer-country VAT for cross-border B2C digital services (OSS scheme).
  • These rates are an estimate for planning only. Confirm with bzst.de or a local accountant before filing.

Try the interactive Germany demo

Open the dashboard pre-loaded with sample invoices and expenses using Germany's VAT (19%) and income tax estimate (~30%). No account needed.

Open Germany demo →