Short answer: Yes! Standard, reduced, zero-rated, and reverse charge. Different rates per line item supported.
Our EU VAT invoice generator supports all VAT rates across EU member states, including the ability to apply different rates to different line items on the same invoice.
Supported VAT Rate Types
1. Standard VAT Rates (19-27%)
Most common rates for goods and services:
- Germany: 19%
- France: 20%
- Spain: 21%
- Netherlands: 21%
- Estonia: 22%
- Ireland: 23%
- Poland: 23%
- Denmark: 25%
- Sweden: 25%
- Hungary: 27%
2. Reduced VAT Rates (5-15%)
Applied to specific goods/services like books, food, medical supplies:
- Germany Reduced: 7%
- France Reduced: 5.5%, 10%
- Spain Reduced: 10%
- Italy Reduced: 5%, 10%
3. Zero-Rated (0%)
Specific cases where 0% VAT applies:
- Reverse Charge: B2B cross-border EU
- Exports: Non-EU customers
- Exempt Services: Certain categories
4. Reverse Charge
Automatic 0% VAT with notation for B2B EU transactions.
How to Use Multiple VAT Rates
Single Rate Per Invoice
Include VAT rate in your CSV:
- CSV Column: VAT_rate, Tax_rate, VAT_percentage
- Example Values: 19, 21, 0, 7
- System: Applies specified rate to invoice
Multiple Rates Per Invoice
For invoices with different rates per line item:
- Include rate column in CSV for each line
- System calculates VAT for each line separately
- Invoice shows breakdown by VAT rate
Automatic Rate Detection
System can auto-detect appropriate rate based on:
- Customer VAT Number: Presence triggers reverse charge check
- Billing Country: Determines applicable rate
- Transaction Type: B2B vs B2C
- Product Category: If specified in CSV
VAT Rate by EU Country
Standard rates across all 27 EU member states:
| Country | Standard Rate | Reduced Rates |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | 20% | 10%, 13% |
| Belgium | 21% | 6%, 12% |
| Estonia | 22% | 9% |
| Germany | 19% | 7% |
| France | 20% | 5.5%, 10% |
System supports all 27 EU member state VAT rates.
How Invoices Display Multiple Rates
When invoice has multiple VAT rates:
- Line Items: Each shows applicable VAT rate
- VAT Breakdown: Summary section groups by rate
- Example: "VAT 19%: €38.00 | VAT 7%: €7.00 | Total VAT: €45.00"
- Clear Calculation: Accountant can verify amounts easily
Reverse Charge Mixed with Standard VAT
Some businesses need both on same CSV batch:
- B2B EU Customers: Reverse charge (0%)
- B2C EU Customers: Standard rate (19-27%)
- Non-EU Customers: Zero-rated (0% export)
System handles all scenarios in same batch automatically based on customer VAT number presence.