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Topic 2

Understanding VAT (Umsatzsteuer)

How German VAT works.

  1. 2.1How does VAT work?
  2. 2.2What Is Input Tax?
  3. 2.3What is the Umsatzsteuer-Zahllast (VAT payable)?
  4. 2.419%, 7% or Tax-Exempt: Which Tax Rate Applies?
  5. 2.5What is the small business regulation (Kleinunternehmerregelung)?
  6. 2.6Is the small business regulation worth it for me?
  7. 2.7Cash Accounting or Accrual Accounting for VAT?
  8. 2.8What Must Be on an Invoice? Mandatory Details
  9. 2.9What Is a Small-Value Invoice (Kleinbetragsrechnung)?
  10. 2.10E-Invoicing: What Applies When?
  11. 2.11Customer Advance Payments: When Is VAT Due?
  12. 2.12Incorrect invoice: How do I correct it?
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