Companies can reclaim the VAT paid in Germany. Please send your German tax invoices and receipts to our VAT specialists. Even when you think or hear that reclaiming is not possible. We will look at the possibilities for refund of the VAT paid in Germany. So you will never miss a refunded Euro.
Deadline for reclaiming German VAT for the year 2024 for companies based within the EU is 30 September 2025
Deadline for reclaiming German VAT for the year 2024 for companies based outside the EU based on reciprocity is 30 June 2025
Refund of German VAT, what should I think about?
Refund of the VAT paid in Germany is possible for the following items:
Car rental
Fuel (limited possibilities).
Purchase of materials for installation
Purchase of raw materials
Costs relating to seminars, conferences, meeting or congresses
Food, drinks, lunch, dinner
Purchase and delivery
Accommodation
How can you know whether you have paid VAT in Germany?
If you have paid VAT in Germany, you can see this on the invoice that there is indicated Mehrwertsteuer (abbreviated MwSt) or Umsatzsteuer (abbreviated USt). The percentage indicated is 19% or 7%.
