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Etsy Fee Calculator Germany

German rates in euros, with 19% VAT and the regulatory fee.

Enter 0 for free shipping — the fee is charged on the item price either way.

Charged at 19% unless you have supplied a registration number.

Adds roughly 2.5% on the payout.

Rates last verified August 2026. Platforms change fees without much notice — every rate here is editable, and you should check the current schedule before pricing against it.

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€31.64

Germany · EUR

Transaction fee€2.41
Processing (4% + €0.30)€1.78
Regulatory operating fee€0.12
VAT on fees€0.86
Total cost of the sale€5.36 (14.5%)

How the Etsy Fee Calculator Germany works

German sellers face the European processing rate of 4% plus €0.30, a regulatory operating fee, and 19% VAT on Etsy's fees unless a VAT ID has been supplied. Kleinunternehmer status changes the sales-side VAT picture but not what Etsy charges you.

Not financial advice. Marketplace fees change, and they vary by country, plan and seller status. Every rate here is an editable default, not a quoted price — check the platform's current fee schedule before you price a product against it. This is not tax or business advice.

Frequently asked questions

What are Etsy's fees for German sellers?

$0.20 USD listing fee, 6.5% transaction fee, 4% plus €0.30 payment processing, and a regulatory operating fee on the order total. VAT at 19% is added to Etsy's fees unless you supply a valid VAT identification number.

What is the Regulierungsgebühr on Etsy?

The regulatory operating fee, charged as a percentage of the order total in markets including Germany to offset digital services taxes and compliance costs. It sits on top of the standard transaction fee.

How does Kleinunternehmerregelung affect Etsy selling?

Under the small business rule you do not charge VAT on your sales and cannot reclaim input VAT. It does not change the fees Etsy charges — and without a VAT ID, Etsy will apply VAT to those fees, which you then cannot reclaim.

Do I need to supply a VAT ID to Etsy?

If you have one, yes — it generally moves fee billing to the reverse charge, so Etsy bills without VAT and you account for it on your return. Without one, VAT is added to every fee.

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