Germany - VAT Rates & Refunds
VAT reclaim from Germany can be complex. To makes things simpler, we’ve broken down the percentage of VAT on Germany expenses that you can reclaim for
The following rates table apply if your company is not based in the EU.
If your company is based in the EU, click here
How far back can I claim?
January to December of the previous yearDeadline for claims submissions
30 June of each year (Within 6 months of the end of the calendar year in which the tax was incurred)Training Courses / Seminars
19%
Conferences / Trade Show
19%
Fuel
0%
Hotels
7%/19%
Marketing Costs
19%
Goods and Samples
19%
Office Expenses
19%
Telephone
19%
Professional Fees
19%
Public Transport
7%/19%
Restaurants
19%
Entertainment
7%/19%
Taxis
7%/19%
Car Rental
19%
Other Services
0%
Download the full VAT Table