VAT Germany

Basic information on the VAT system in Germany

Data updated on 28.08.2023
Local Tax authority Bundesministerium der Finanzen
Local name of the tax Umsatzsteuer [Ust] Mehrwersteuer [MwSt]
Structure of the VAT number DE + 9 digits
VAT rates Standard 19%; reduced 7%
Intrastat – threshold 800.000 EUR (arrivals); 500.000 EUR (dispatches)
VAT period Monthly (quarterly) and annually
VAT return form Electronically
Filing a VAT return – deadline 10th day of the month following the tax period; Annual report – 31.07. of the next calendar year
Payment of VAT – deadline 10th day of the month following the tax period
Filing recapitulative statement (EC sales listing) – deadline 25th day of the month following the tax period

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