Value Added Tax (VAT) — Overview
VAT Rates by Country
All prices on our website include the applicable Value Added Tax (VAT) for your country. Since VAT rates differ across the EU, the final price at checkout may vary depending on your shipping destination.
Our base prices are calculated with the German VAT rate of 19%. When you select a different shipping country, the price automatically adjusts to reflect the local VAT rate.
EU VAT Rates Overview
| Country | VAT Rate | Price Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 19% | Base price |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | 20% | +1% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | 21% | +2% |
| 🇧🇬 Bulgaria | 20% | +1% |
| 🇭🇷 Croatia | 25% | +6% |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | 21% | +2% |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | 25% | +6% |
| 🇪🇪 Estonia | 22% | +3% |
| 🇫🇮 Finland | 25.5% | +6.5% |
| 🇫🇷 France | 20% | +1% |
| 🇬🇷 Greece | 24% | +5% |
| 🇭🇺 Hungary | 27% | +8% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | 23% | +4% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | 22% | +3% |
| 🇱🇻 Latvia | 21% | +2% |
| 🇱🇹 Lithuania | 21% | +2% |
| 🇱🇺 Luxembourg | 17% | −2% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | 21% | +2% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | 23% | +4% |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | 23% | +4% |
| 🇷🇴 Romania | 19% | Same as Germany |
| 🇸🇰 Slovakia | 23% | +4% |
| 🇸🇮 Slovenia | 22% | +3% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 21% | +2% |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | 25% | +6% |
Non-EU Countries
| Country | VAT Rate | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | 8.1% | Prices remain the same as Germany |
How It Works
Shopify automatically calculates and displays the correct VAT rate based on your selected shipping country. You will always see the final price including VAT before completing your purchase — no hidden fees or surprises at checkout.
Example
A product listed at €100 (incl. 19% German VAT) would cost approximately:
- €100.84 in Austria (20% VAT)
- €101.68 in the Netherlands (21% VAT)
- €105.04 in Denmark (25% VAT)
- €106.72 in Hungary (27% VAT)
The exact price depends on the product and is always shown at checkout.
Questions?
If you have any questions about VAT or pricing, feel free to contact us.