Gross-Net Calculator for VAT (MwSt)
The gross-net calculator for VAT converts any price in both directions: from the net amount to the gross amount including VAT, and back again. Just enter an amount, choose 19 %, 7 % or 0 %, and you instantly see net, VAT amount and gross. Important: this is about value-added tax on prices – not wages, salary or income tax.
- No signup required
- German formatting (1.234,56 €)
- § 14 UStG compliant
- Hosted in Germany
Extract the VAT out of a gross price.
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Create invoiceGross-net for VAT – not to be confused with salary
When you search for "gross-net" there are two completely different meanings. For salary, gross-net describes what is left of your wage after income tax and social contributions. That is not what this page is about.
This calculator deals with value-added tax (VAT) on prices: the net amount is the pure value of the goods without tax, while the gross amount additionally includes VAT. The difference is the VAT amount that businesses pay to the tax office.
In short: if you want your take-home pay, you need a salary calculator. If you want to know how much tax is contained in an invoice or quote price, you are in the right place.
How does gross-net conversion with VAT work?
The conversion follows two simple formulas. To go from net to gross, you add the tax on top:
- Gross = Net × (1 + rate/100)
- Example: 100.00 € net at 19 % → 100.00 € × 1.19 = 119.00 € gross (19.00 € VAT)
- Example: 100.00 € net at 7 % → 100.00 € × 1.07 = 107.00 € gross (7.00 € VAT)
To go from gross to net (extracting the VAT) the formula is:
- Net = Gross × 100 / (100 + rate)
- VAT = Gross − Net
- Example: 119.00 € gross at 19 % → 119.00 € × 100 / 119 = 100.00 € net, so 19.00 € VAT
19 %, 7 % or 0 % – which VAT rate applies?
In Germany there is the standard VAT rate of 19 % and the reduced rate of 7 %. In addition, some transactions are tax-free (0 %).
The reduced 7 % rate applies, among other things, to:
- most groceries (basic foodstuffs)
- books, e-books, newspapers and magazines
- local public transport
- hotel stays
- admission tickets for theatre, concerts and museums
- plants and certain agricultural products
For most other goods and services the standard rate of 19 % applies. Note for hospitality: food consumed on-site is taxed at 19 % – the temporary 7 % rule ended on 31 December 2023. Drinks are usually taxed at 19 %.
What do you need the gross-net calculator for in practice?
The calculator helps wherever prices appear with and without tax:
- Pricing quotes: you know your net price and want to show the gross price to the customer.
- Checking invoices: a receipt only shows the gross amount and you want to extract the VAT it contains.
- Determining input tax: as a business with input-tax deduction, the net share of a purchase matters to you.
- Retail price tags: B2C prices are gross, but in your bookkeeping you need the net figure.
Example: a hospitality invoice of 142.80 € gross contains exactly 22.80 € VAT and 120.00 € net at the 19 % rate.
From the calculator straight to a finished invoice
Once you have determined net, VAT and gross, a real invoice still needs the mandatory legal fields under § 14 of the German VAT Act (UStG) – such as the sequential invoice number, the date of supply and the net amount broken down by tax rate, together with the applicable rate and tax amount.
With our free invoice generator you can turn this into a § 14 UStG-compliant PDF invoice – without signing up. If you create an account, you can save company details, logo, templates and your invoice history.
This way you move seamlessly from the quick gross-net calculation to a clean, legally sound invoice – all in one place.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between gross and net for VAT?
Net is the pure price without VAT, gross is the price including VAT. The difference is the tax amount the business pays to the tax office. Example: 100.00 € net plus 19 % VAT equals 119.00 € gross. The VAT amount here is 19.00 €.
Is the gross-net VAT calculator the same as a salary calculator?
No. This calculator refers to value-added tax on prices, not to wages or salary. Salary gross-net is about income tax and social contributions (take-home pay). Here it is solely about how much VAT is contained in or added to a price.
How do I extract the VAT from a gross amount?
Use the formula: Net = Gross × 100 / (100 + rate). The VAT amount is then gross minus net. Example at 19 %: 119.00 € × 100 / 119 = 100.00 € net, so 19.00 € VAT. At 7 %, divide by 107 instead of 119.
Which VAT rate applies – 19 % or 7 %?
The standard VAT rate is 19 % and applies to most goods and services. The reduced rate of 7 % applies to things like groceries, books, newspapers, public transport, hotel stays and admission tickets. Some transactions are tax-free (0 %).
How do I add 19 % VAT to a net amount?
Multiply the net amount by 1.19. Example: 250.00 € net × 1.19 = 297.50 € gross, of which 47.50 € is VAT. At 7 %, multiply by 1.07 instead, so 250.00 € × 1.07 = 267.50 € gross.
Is the gross-net calculator free?
Yes, the gross-net calculator for VAT is completely free and requires no signup. You enter an amount, choose the tax rate and instantly get net, VAT amount and gross. From the result you can create a compliant invoice right away.
Do small businesses have to show VAT?
No. Small businesses (Kleinunternehmer) under § 19 UStG do not show VAT if prior-year turnover was no more than 25,000 € and current-year turnover does not exceed 100,000 €. The invoice carries the note: "Gemäß § 19 UStG wird keine Umsatzsteuer berechnet." Gross and net are then identical.