The general VAT rate for goods in Germany is 19%, and the lower rate is 7%;
Sales tax VAT= Market selling price / 6 (VAT paid, actually 1/6 of the market selling price);
Market selling price (including tax) = Pricing (pre-tax price) X 1.2;
The German tax rate is generally divided into high and low rates according to the product and service . The standard VAT rate in Germany is 19%. According to the German VAT law, there is only one reduced VAT rate of 7%. The reduced VAT rate applies to the supply of specific goods such as food, books, medical equipment and works of art, as well as to services for specific activities (i.e. cultural activities).