German Company Car Tax Calculator
Before taking a company car with a new job in Germany, it is worth running the numbers. The calculator shows the monthly taxable benefit, how much less net pay you keep and how it compares to a private car.
Vehicle & Acquisition
Commute & Travel Distance
Salary & Tax Profile
Lease Details & Employee Co-Pay (Optional)
Benefit-in-Kind Breakdown (BiK)
0,25 %Salary Comparison (Monthly)
| Item | Without Car | With Company Car | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Salary | -- | -- | 0,00 € |
| + Benefit-in-Kind (BiK) | 0,00 € | + -- | + -- |
| = Taxable Gross | -- | -- | + -- |
| - Income Tax & Surcharges | -- | -- | - -- |
| - Social Security Contributions | -- | -- | - -- |
| - Non-Cash BiK Deduction | - | - -- | - -- |
| = Net Salary Payout | -- | -- | - -- |
Lease Factor & Deal Rating
Good Deal (0.7 - 0.9)The lease factor measures monthly lease price relative to gross list price.
Total Cost of Ownership: Company vs. Private
What would owning this new vehicle privately cost per month (all-inclusive TCO)?
Tax Optimization Tips
Home Office Advantage: Commuting fewer than 15 days/month? Request per-day taxation (0.002% per day) rather than 0.03% flat rate.
Commuter Allowance: Even with a company car, you can claim €0.30 per kilometer (€0.38 from km 21) as deductible business expenses on your tax return!
Free Workplace Charging: Charging electric and hybrid company vehicles at work is completely tax-free and exempt from social security contributions.
Note: All calculations are estimates for orientation and do not replace professional tax advice. Real payrolls may differ slightly based on specific regional exemptions and company car policies.
How it works: German Company Car Tax Calculator
- Enter the gross list price and drive type, or pick an example model.
- Add your commuting distance and tax class.
- Read off the taxable benefit and the effect on net pay.
All features are available in the tool Company Car & Leasing Calculator.
Frequently asked questions
Why the list price and not the purchase price?
German tax law uses the gross list price at first registration including extras, even if the car was bought used or at a discount.
When does the 0.25% rule for EVs apply?
For pure electric cars with a gross list price up to €70,000. More expensive EVs are taxed at 0.5%.
Similar tasks
How does this tool work?
Interactive company car and leasing calculator supporting the 1% rule, 0.5% hybrid rule, and 0.25% EV incentive, plus lease factor and TCO analysis.
Calculates the monthly taxable benefit-in-kind for private use and commute (0.03% standard or 0.002% per-day method for remote workers), actual net salary deductions factoring in tax brackets and social contributions, and a full total cost of ownership (TCO) comparison versus private car ownership. Includes vehicle presets, lease factor grading, and shareable configuration links.
Where are my data processed?
Only in your browser. Your data is not sent to any server.
The tool calculates and converts with JavaScript right on your device. Input and files are not sent to us or anyone else. You can check this yourself: load the page, disconnect from the internet, and the tool keeps working in the open tab.