EU member
Hungary VAT calculator
Calculate VAT for transactions in Hungary easily. Current standard rate is 27%.
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European Union
Austria
20%
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Belgium
21%
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Bulgaria
20%
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Croatia
25%
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Cyprus
19%
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Czech Republic
21%
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Denmark
25%
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Estonia
24%
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Finland
25.5%
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France
20%
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Germany
19%
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Greece
24%
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Hungary
27%
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Ireland
23%
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Italy
22%
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Latvia
21%
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Lithuania
21%
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Luxembourg
17%
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Malta
18%
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Netherlands
21%
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Poland
23%
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Portugal
23%
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Romania
21%
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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.
Net amount
HUF 4,484.30
HUF 5,000.00 including 27% VAT in Hungary
- Net amount
- HUF 4,484.30
- VAT 27%
- − HUF 515.70
- Gross amount
- HUF 5,000.00
Recent calculations
Key information
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 |
European Union guidance
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.