Hungary VAT calculator
Calculate VAT for transactions in Hungary easily. Current standard rate is 27%.
EU member
- Standard
- 27%
- Reduced
- 5% 18%
- Currency
- HUF
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European Union
Austria
20%
-
Belgium
21%
-
Bulgaria
20%
-
Croatia
25%
-
Cyprus
19%
-
Czech Republic
21%
-
Denmark
25%
-
Estonia
24%
-
Finland
25.5%
-
France
20%
-
Germany
19%
-
Greece
24%
-
Hungary
27%
-
Ireland
23%
-
Italy
22%
-
Latvia
21%
-
Lithuania
21%
-
Luxembourg
17%
-
Malta
18%
-
Netherlands
21%
-
Poland
23%
-
Portugal
23%
-
Romania
21%
-
Slovakia
23%
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Slovenia
22%
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Spain
21%
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Sweden
25%
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Other European countries
Iceland
24%
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Norway
25%
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Switzerland
8.1%
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Turkey
20%
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United Kingdom
20%
- No countries found
The standard rate applies to most goods and services.
Total (incl. VAT)
HUF 254.00
HUF 200.00 plus 27% VAT in Hungary
- Net amount
- HUF 200.00
- VAT 27%
- + HUF 54.00
- Gross amount
- HUF 254.00
Recent calculations
Hungary VAT rates and formulas
Rate reference
- Standard The standard rate applies to most goods and services. In force since 1 Jan 2012, replacing 25%
- 27%
- Reduced Reduced rates cover categories such as food, books, medicines or accommodation, depending on the country.
- 18%
- Reduced Reduced rates cover categories such as food, books, medicines or accommodation, depending on the country.
- 5%
- Currency
- HUF Ft
- EU member
- Yes
- VAT number format
- HU99999999
Calculation reference
Adding 27% VAT
Net × 1.27 = gross
HUF 100.00 → HUF 127.00
Removing 27% VAT
Gross ÷ 1.27 = net
HUF 100.00 → HUF 78.74
For the VAT inside a price that includes 27% VAT, multiply the price by 27 and divide by 127.
Hungary VAT on common amounts
At the standard rate of 27%. Open a figure for the full breakdown, ready to share.
| Amount | Adding 27% VAT | Removing 27% VAT |
|---|---|---|
| HUF 100 | +HUF 27.00 HUF 127.00 | −HUF 21.26 HUF 78.74 |
| HUF 200 | +HUF 54.00 HUF 254.00 | −HUF 42.52 HUF 157.48 |
| HUF 500 | +HUF 135.00 HUF 635.00 | −HUF 106.30 HUF 393.70 |
| HUF 1,000 | +HUF 270.00 HUF 1,270.00 | −HUF 212.60 HUF 787.40 |
| HUF 2,500 | +HUF 675.00 HUF 3,175.00 | −HUF 531.50 HUF 1,968.50 |
| HUF 5,000 | +HUF 1,350.00 HUF 6,350.00 | −HUF 1,062.99 HUF 3,937.01 |
| HUF 10,000 | +HUF 2,700.00 HUF 12,700.00 | −HUF 2,125.98 HUF 7,874.02 |
Hungary VAT guide
Businesses operating in Hungary must register for VAT if their annual turnover exceeds the national threshold. Foreign companies trading in Hungary may need to register immediately without a threshold. The standard VAT rate of 27% applies to most goods and services.
Questions about VAT in Hungary
What is the VAT rate in Hungary?
The standard VAT rate in Hungary is 27%. Reduced rates of 5%, 18% apply to selected goods and services.
How do I add VAT to a price in Hungary?
Multiply the net price by 1.27. For example, HUF 100.00 plus 27% VAT is HUF 127.00.
How do I remove VAT from a price in Hungary?
Divide the price including VAT by 1.27. For example, HUF 100.00 including 27% VAT is HUF 78.74 before VAT.
When did the VAT rate in Hungary last change?
The standard rate changed from 25% to 27% on 1 January 2012.
What does a VAT number from Hungary look like?
VAT numbers from Hungary start with HU and follow the format HU99999999, where 9 is a digit, L a letter and X a letter or a digit. You can check one against the EU's VIES register with the VAT number validator.