The Sales Tax Rate in Germany stands at 19 percent. Sales Tax Rate in Germany averaged 18.08 percent from 2000 until 2025, reaching an all time high of 19.00 percent in 2007 and a record low of 16.00 percent in 2001. source: Bundeszentralamt für Steuern



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Corporate Tax Rate 30.00 30.00 percent Dec 2026
Personal Income Tax Rate 45.00 45.00 percent Dec 2026
Sales Tax Rate 19.00 19.00 percent Dec 2025
Social Security Rate 38.74 38.74 percent Dec 2025
Social Security Rate For Companies 19.42 19.42 percent Dec 2025
Social Security Rate For Employees 19.33 19.33 percent Dec 2025
Withholding Tax Rate 0.00 0.00 percent Dec 2025


Germany Sales Tax Rate - VAT
In Germany, the sales tax rate is a tax charged to consumers based on the purchase price of certain goods and services. The benchmark we use for the sales tax rate refers to the highest rate. Revenues from the Sales Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of Germany.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
19.00 19.00 19.00 16.00 2000 - 2025 percent Yearly