Country rates
VAT in Hungary
27% standard rate, one of the highest in the EU, with reduced rates of 18% and 5% for food and essentials.
| Standard rate | 27% |
|---|---|
| Reduced rates | 18%, 5% |
| Currency | HUF |
Worked example
100.00 net plus 27% VAT comes to Ft 127.00.
A Ft 100.00 gross price splits into Ft 78.74 net and Ft 21.26 VAT.
Try the VAT calculatorWhat you should know about Hungary VAT
The standard rate of 27% applies to most supplies. Reduced rates of 18% and 5% cover specific categories such as food, books, medicines and transport, and only where the supply fits the exact definition in Hungary's tax law.
Registration rules differ by country. In the UK there is a turnover threshold before you must register; in many EU countries it is lower or absent. The guides cover the UK threshold and the EU OSS scheme for cross-border sales.
Rates and rules change. This page is reviewed quarterly against official sources, and you should confirm the applicable rate with the Hungary tax authority before filing.