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Hungary VAT rates 2026
The standard VAT rate in Hungary is 27%. Reduced rates: 18%, 5%.
| Standard rate | 27% |
|---|---|
| Reduced rates | 18%, 5% |
| VAT number prefix | HU (HU + 8 digits) |
| Last reviewed | 2026-10-12 |
Hungary has the highest standard VAT rate in the EU.
Hungarian VAT calculator
What is the VAT rate in Hungary?
The standard VAT rate in Hungary is 27%. Reduced rates of 18%, 5% apply to specific goods and services.
How do I add Hungarian VAT to a price?
Multiply the net price by 1.27. For example, €100 net becomes €127.00 including 27% VAT.
How do I remove Hungarian VAT from a price?
Divide the gross price by 1.27. For example, €100 including VAT is €78.74 net, of which €21.26 is VAT.
Do I charge Hungarian VAT to a Hungarian business?
If you sell from another EU country to a VAT-registered business in Hungary, you normally invoice without VAT under the reverse charge, and the customer accounts for Hungarian VAT. Check their HU VAT number in VIES first and keep the proof.
Check a Hungarian VAT number
Before invoicing a Hungarian business without VAT, confirm their number is valid in VIES.