VAT rates 2026
VAT rates in Hungary
The standard VAT rate in Hungary is 27%, with reduced rates of 18% and 5%.
Standard rate
27%
Reduced rate
18%
Reduced rate
5%
Hungary VAT calculator
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Which rate applies?
The standard rate of 27% applies to most goods and services. The reduced rates (18% and 5%) apply only to goods and services listed in the VAT law of Hungary, typically food, books, medicines, public transport or accommodation; the exact lists differ by country and change often, so check the tax authority's list for your products.
VAT in Hungary at a glance
- Local name: ÁFA (általános forgalmi adó)
- Tax authority: The National Tax and Customs Administration (NAV)
- VAT number: Közösségi adószám (ANUM), HU + 8 digits. Format, check digit and common mistakes.
- Currency: HUF. Invoices may be issued in another currency, but the EU VAT Directive requires the VAT amount of a supply taxed in Hungary to be stated in HUF as well.
Selling to Hungary from another country
B2B sales of goods and services between VAT-registered businesses in different EU countries are usually invoiced without VAT under the reverse charge. You must check that your customer's VAT number is valid, ideally when they place the order, and keep the result as proof. Check a Hungary VAT number in the VAT number checker, or many at once with the bulk VAT validator.
Rates from the open-source ibericode/vat-rates data set, updated October 1, 2026. Always confirm rates with the national tax authority before relying on them.
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{
"country_code": "LU",
"vat_number": "26375245",
"format_valid": true,
"checksum_valid": true,
"registration_info": {
"is_registered": true,
"name": "AMAZON EUROPE CORE S.A R.L.",
"address": "38, AVENUE JOHN F. KENNEDY\nL-1855 LUXEMBOURG",
"address_parts": null,
"checked_at": "2026-10-16T09:12:44.000000Z"
},
"registration_info_history": []
}