Germany to hike VAT next year 6 Oct 2006 - By Staff reporter Comments | 0 Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share to E-mail Print this page EXPORTERS TO Germany have been advised that the German Value Added Tax rate (VAT) will increase from 16% to 19% from January 1, 2007. The new VAT rate applies to all taxable transactions performed after December 31, 2006, according to Deloitte. Sign up to our mailing list and get daily news headlines and weekly features directly to your inbox free. Subscribe to receive print copies of Freight News Features to your door.