Netcup 0% VAT Guide: Automatic Country-Based Tax Exemption (China & US 0% MwSt.)
Official 2026 Netcup VAT guide: Non-EU customers (China, United States, and Other) now automatically enjoy 0% VAT at checkout without passport verification or manual support tickets. View official country VAT rates and use the interactive savings calculator.
Previously, international customers had to purchase servers with the default 19% German VAT, then submit a support ticket attaching a passport photo or utility bill to request a refund. Netcup has now fully automated tax calculation based on country selection: customers in China, the United States, and all non-EU nations ("Other") automatically receive 0% VAT in the cart and checkout. Zero documents required, zero waiting!
Under German and European Union tax legislation (§ 4 Nr. 1a UStG), all hosting and server services consumed outside the EU qualify as tax-exempt export services. European business entities with a verified VIES VAT ID also qualify for 0% VAT reverse charge billing.
Combined with active single-use promo vouchers on netcup.vip, international developers and businesses can save up to 35%–50% compared to standard European retail pricing.
1. Official Netcup Country-by-Country VAT Rate Schedule (2026)
In Netcup's portal settings ("Select your settings") and checkout address, VAT is computed strictly according to your selected billing country:
| Country / Territory | Netcup VAT Rate | Required Verification | Activation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | 0% VAT | None (Zero passport/ID required) | Instant (Automatic in Cart & CCP) |
| 🇺🇸 United States | 0% VAT | None (Zero documentation required) | Instant (Automatic in Cart & CCP) |
| 🌍 Other (Non-EU / International) Canada, Japan, Australia, Singapore, etc. |
0% VAT | None (Select "Other" in Country dropdown) | Instant (Automatic in Cart & CCP) |
| 🏢 EU Businesses (outside Germany) Cross-border EU B2B |
0% VAT (Reverse Charge) | Valid VIES EU VAT Identification Number | Instant automatic VIES API check |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland & 🇱🇮 Liechtenstein | 8.1% VAT | None (Standard Swiss VAT) | Automatic based on country |
| 🇱🇺 Luxembourg | 17% VAT | None (EU Retail OSS) | Automatic based on country |
| 🇲🇹 Malta | 18% VAT | None (EU Retail OSS) | Automatic based on country |
| 🇩🇪 Germany & 🇨🇾 Cyprus | 19% MwSt. | None (Domestic German retail rate) | Automatic (Default) |
| 🇦🇹 Austria, 🇬🇧 UK, 🇫🇷 France, 🇧🇬 Bulgaria | 20% VAT | None (Standard retail rate) | Automatic based on country |
| 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇨🇿 Czechia, 🇱🇹 Lithuania, 🇱🇻 Latvia, 🇷🇴 Romania | 21% VAT | None (Standard retail rate) | Automatic based on country |
| 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇸🇮 Slovenia | 22% VAT | None (Standard retail rate) | Automatic based on country |
| 🇵🇱 Poland, 🇮🇪 Ireland, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇸🇰 Slovakia | 23% VAT | None (Standard retail rate) | Automatic based on country |
| 🇪🇪 Estonia, 🇬🇷 Greece | 24% VAT | None (Standard retail rate) | Automatic based on country |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark, 🇭🇷 Croatia, 🇸🇪 Sweden | 25% VAT | None (Standard retail rate) | Automatic based on country |
| 🇫🇮 Finland | 25.5% VAT | None (Standard retail rate) | Automatic based on country |
| 🇭🇺 Hungary | 27% VAT | None (Standard retail rate) | Automatic based on country |
🧮 Interactive Netcup Country VAT & Savings Calculator
Select your product and billing country to instantly calculate your exact VAT rate, monthly checkout cost, and first-year voucher savings:
2. How Automatic 0% VAT Works on Netcup (Under 30 Seconds)
- Open Netcup with a Voucher Link: Click any direct voucher link on netcup.vip to auto-load your promo code into the Netcup shopping cart.
- Select Your Country ("Select your settings"): On netcup.com, click the globe / country settings icon in the top header or proceed to cart. In the modal, select China, United States, or Other (for all other non-EU countries).
- Instant 0% VAT Application: Click Apply settings. Netcup's store immediately removes the 19% German tax. The cart total drops instantly to the net 0% VAT amount.
- Complete Order Without ID Uploads: Enter your real address and contact information during checkout. You will NOT be asked to upload passport scans, ID cards, or proof-of-address documents. Your order is processed immediately!
If you created your account in the past and accidentally selected Germany or an EU country, you can request Netcup's accounting team to retroactively update your master account profile to 0% VAT (MwSt.-frei) and credit back any overcharged tax on past invoices. Use this quick support ticket template:
3. Recommended Netcup Plans with Automatic 0% VAT & Active Vouchers
| Product Plan | Dedicated Specs | 0% VAT Base Rate | Voucher Benefit | Direct Checkout Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RS 1000 G12 | 4 Dedicated Zen 5 Cores, 8GB DDR5 ECC, 256GB NVMe | €10.74 / mo | 2 Months Free | Auto-Apply Code » |
| RS 2000 G12 | 8 Dedicated Zen 5 Cores, 16GB DDR5 ECC, 512GB NVMe | €18.00 / mo | 1 Month Free | Auto-Apply Code » |
| VPS 1000 G12 | 4 vCores, 8GB DDR5, 256GB RAID10 NVMe (0.014 €/h) | €8.70 / mo | 1 Month Free | Auto-Apply Code » |
| €5 Universal Cart Voucher | Valid on any new order (Root Server, VPS, Hosting, Domains) | Universal | €5 Instant Off | Auto-Apply €5 » |