Tools / Trade tax calculator (Gewerbesteuer)
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Trade tax calculator (Gewerbesteuer)
Enter the trade income (profit plus additions minus deductions) and your municipality's Hebesatz.
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How to use it
- Enter the trade income from your profit calculation.
- Choose the legal form.
- Enter the Hebesatz of your municipality.
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Last checked: October 2026 · Based on: § 11, § 16 Trade Tax Act (GewStG); § 35 Income Tax Act (EStG). Found a mistake? Use the form below – we fix confirmed errors and update the date.
Frequently asked questions
Do freelancers pay trade tax?
No – freelancers (Freiberufler) under § 18 EStG are not subject to trade tax; only commercial businesses are.
From what profit do sole traders pay trade tax?
Above the allowance of €24,500 trade income per year.